Comedian Rachel Pegram joins Drew Afualo for a hilarious conversation about unconventional stand-up gigs, an SNL tattoo, international bombing and the questionable appeal of hot Dr. Pepper.
Comedian, actress and writer Rachel Pegram joins Drew Afualo for a wildly entertaining new episode of The Comment Section with Drew Afualo, bringing plenty of comedy war stories, questionable beverage choices and manifestation tactics to the conversation.
Known for creating a space where comedians, creators and entertainers can speak freely about everything from internet culture to the absurdities of everyday life, Afualo welcomes Pegram for a conversation that quickly proves there’s no such thing as a normal path through comedy.
Pegram looks back at some of the strangest moments of her stand-up journey, including performing comedy in front of a railroad track along the Los Angeles River and experiencing the humbling reality of bombing on stage all the way in New Zealand. Because apparently traveling thousands of miles doesn’t make silence from an audience hurt any less.
The two also tackle Pegram’s belief that being a genuinely good singer can actually be a curse, leading to a hilarious discussion about talent, expectations and why sometimes being mediocre at something might be the more peaceful existence.
Pegram also reveals one of her boldest acts of career manifestation: getting an SNL tattoo. Rather than simply making a vision board or writing down her goals, Pegram decided to put one of comedy’s most recognizable institutions permanently on her body and let the universe figure out the details.
And because every great conversation eventually arrives somewhere completely unexpected, Afualo and Pegram also venture into the surprisingly divisive world of hot Dr. Pepper—along with plenty of other stories, observations and hilarious detours.
With Afualo’s unmistakable conversational style and Pegram’s sharp comedic perspective, the episode delivers an unpredictable and refreshingly funny look at ambition, failure, stand-up comedy and the strange experiences collected while trying to make people laugh for a living.
The latest episode of The Comment Section with Drew Afualo featuring Rachel Pegram is streaming now on YouTube.
