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Being a Mom, an LGBTQ Ally, and a Woman of Color in the World of Comedy with Debi Gutierrez

over 3 years ago

This week, we're joined by Debi Gutierrez (the first comedian Maz ever toured with!) who talks to us about the struggles of being a female comedian, how everyone should find a cause they care about and step up and be a part of it, and that if you end up marrying a marine, they may try to kill you with the lid of a ketchup bottle!

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