Chris Silio on Winning Kill Tony’s Golden Ticket, Miami & Dating Blind | 2G1B Podcast EP. 208

Описание: In this episode of 2 Girls 1 Blunt, we sit down with Chris Silio — the newest Golden Ticket winner on Kill Tony — to talk about his big win, moving from Miami to Austin, and the wild reality of being a blind stand-up comic.

Chris shares stories from Miami’s chaotic comedy scene, compares it to Austin’s community, and reveals the funniest (and most awkward) moments of dating while blind. From losing his vision at 18 to crushing it on Kill Tony’s stage, we love having Chris in the studio, and we hope you do too.

01:07 – Moving to Austin after winning Kill Tony golden ticket
03:06 – Writing drunk driving jokes and realizing it might be a problem
04:16 – Comparing Miami and Austin comedy scenes
05:48 – Performing for half-English, half-Spanish-speaking audiences in Miami
09:07 – Why Chris’s hearing isn’t “superhero level” despite being blind
11:53 – Story of losing his sight unexpectedly after surgery at 18
15:31 – Full moon night swims at Barton Springs and fear of dark water
22:23 – Dating as a blind comic and the challenges of using dating apps
26:10 – Pitching a “Blind Dating” comedy show concept

2 Girls 1 Blunt is a Comedy Podcast hosted by Jaime Lee Simmons and Emily Wade, two shameless, st0ner comedians from Boston. Their raw, relatable, and unapologetic takes on the dating scene, personal experiences, improving your mental health, and the end of the world will leave you laughing, crying, and high on life.

Each week, Jaime and Emily interview your favorite comedians and entertainers and dive deep into their childhood trauma, life experiences, and wild stories they've accumulated along their journey.

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