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Why did Cristina Mariani decide to pursue a career in comedy?
Cristina was working in insurance and felt lost, leading her to start doing things that scared her, like moving to Texas and trying stand-up comedy. She found it rewarding and felt good about herself, especially after reading self-help books that gave her pep talks and confidence.
What was Cristina Mariani's experience like on Kill Tony, a popular comedy podcast?
Cristina was super nervous during her first Kill Tony appearance as she was only three months into comedy. However, she had a good set and the panel was pretty nice to her. She felt she had mellowed out since then and was less nervous.
How does Cristina Mariani prepare her comedy material?
Cristina gets ideas randomly and expands on them, often making dark or absurd jokes. For example, she might think of a situation like going through a breakup and then create a joke around a misunderstanding, like thinking 'f***' is PDA.
What challenges does Cristina Mariani face in her comedy career?
Cristina struggles with nerves, especially when performing in front of live audiences. She also finds it challenging to navigate sensitive topics and has to read the room to gauge the audience's comfort level with darker humor.
How did Cristina Mariani's military-themed jokes resonate at a veteran comedy show?
Cristina's jokes caught the audience off guard with their dark humor, but they were well-received. She set a bold tone at the veteran comedy show, which the hosts found impressive and fitting for the context.
What is Cristina Mariani's approach to handling nerves before a performance?
Cristina tries to challenge herself by doing scary things, which helps build confidence. She also uses self-help books to boost her mental state before performances, ensuring she is in a good place to avoid a bad trip on psychedelics, for example.
How does Cristina Mariani manage to perform in different locations with varying audience sensitivities?
Cristina reads the vibe of the room and adjusts her material accordingly. She might start with self-deprecating jokes to ease the audience into her style, especially if they seem more sensitive. She aims to baby-f*** them into accepting her darker humor.
What was Cristina Mariani's most nerve-wracking moment in her comedy career?
Cristina found the podcast experience more nerve-wracking than performing stand-up. She felt vulnerable and anxious during the podcast, especially as it was one of her first, whereas she had become more comfortable with her nerves on stage.
What are some of the self-help books that have influenced Cristina Mariani?
Cristina mentioned liking 'Not Nice' and 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***,' which helped her work on setting boundaries and overcoming guilt. She also enjoys murder mystery and thriller books for fun reading.
How has Cristina Mariani's approach to social media evolved?
Cristina prefers people to see her content in person rather than through social media. She has an Instagram but doesn't actively post clips herself; instead, others often post her performances, making her a collaborator on those posts.