Life is messy, beautiful, hard, and preciously short so why not “FIND THE FUNNY” in it? Comedian, Lisa Alvarado, helps people focus on the humor through the painful absurdities of life. You’re not alone, we all need laughter, love, and acceptance ❤️ 💯! Lisa will include voice mails from wonderful people like yourself and respond with brilliant comedians to help turn your 😢 into 🤣, or at least a 🍆🥶. Get an honest insight into the comedy bizz along with ridiculous personal stories with Lisa.

Find the Funny with Lisa Alvarado

This is the Launch Trailer for Find the Funny with Lisa Alvarado

Launch Trailer

Lisa’s Mom has been teaching her how to make lemonade out of lemons since she was just a kid.  The last time was the sweetest with both of them topless, laughing til they cried.

You are invited to share your own story. Let's find the funny together.
Go to FindtheFunnyPodcast.com to leave a 1.5 minute voice message and we will share it on the podcast.

Included in this episode is a clip from Richard Pryor: Live at the Sunset Strip (1982)

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Nude Photos of my Mom

Lisa celebrates her birthday in Sayulita Mexico in the special episode.  She also introduces her producer and they give us some travel tips for Mexico and share their favorite moments in Sayulita.  

For Information on the Spanish Experience Center go to https://secpv.com/
Information about Sayulita, Mexico at https://www.sayulitalife.com/

Birthday Celebration in Mexico

Lisa sits down with a high school friend and he shared the surprising news of his mother's terminal illness, hospice, and the aftermath of his mother's passing.   How can we laugh through the pain?  Lisa and Mike explore the lessons, different perspective, and humor that can come from the toughest times in life.  They share precious moments with humor and tenderness... leaving all of us with hope and joy.
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All this Valentine's week Lisa is in Alaska with Stand Up Comedy shows.  Go to lisaalvarado.com/on-tour for more information on where to get tix.

Thursday Feb 16 @ 7:30 pm - Wasilla, AK
Friday, Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm - Kenai, AK
Saturday, Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm - Anchorage, AK

DeathShhmeth

Lisa sits down with Alaska’s very own, Ken Peltier.  Ken is a well known country singer who survived stage 4 throat cancer, an accident that cut off 2 fingers, and being heckled by Lisa Alvarado.  Doctors said he wouldn’t sing again but God said differently.  Lisa has “Nubbin’ but Love” for Ken!

Nubbin‘ But Love with Ken Peltier

On Find the Funny this week, Lisa talks with Comedian, Grace Fraga @GraceFragaComedy 
 
Grace is the perfect name for a this dynamic woman who survived stage 3 breast cancer and turned her worst nightmare into a hilarious routine.  Lisa also shares her unbelievable "lump" story.  Join us as we laugh & heal together. 

0:00 Introducing Grace Fraga
5:01 Grapey Lumps
10:30 Grace's Boob Job
15:40 Lisa's Lump Story
22:12 Taking it to the Stage
33:27 Reconnection and Gratitude

Grace Fraga Website https://www.gracefraga.com
Instagram.com/gracefragacomedy
Facebook.com/gracefragacomedy


There are many organizations now that offer support for people fighting and surviving breast cancer.  Here is one: The National Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

Tell Lisa your story and let's find the funny together.
Go to FindtheFunnyPodcast.com to leave a 1.5 minute voice message and we will share it on the podcast.

Follow and Subscribe to Lisa Alvarado on YouTube @LisaAlvaradoComedian 
You can also find Lisa Alvarado on the socials:
Instagram - TikTok - Facebook at LisaAlvaradoComedian
Go to LisaAlvarado.com to for a calendar of Lisa's Upcoming Shows


#lisaalvaradocomedian #GraceFraga #podcast #findthefunny #fight #cancersurvivor #breastcancerawareness  #LisaAlvaradoComedian #LatinaAF #FunnyAF #ChistosaAF #Comedy #Standup

My Lumps, My Lumps, My Lovely Lady LUMPS

Alaska Comedy

Get to know Lisa on a deeper level.  She shares some great road stories and insights of her life as a Comedian.  Does she date other comedians?  Watch/listen to find out!!

Lisa's Upcoming Road Schedule - www.lisaalvarado.com for information and ticket links
Apr 27-29 - One Night Stans | Waterford, MI
May 15-19 - Comedy Cruise | Ensenada, MX
May 27 - Comedy Show | Cabo San Lucas, MX

Tell Lisa your story and let's find the funny together.
Go to FindtheFunnyPodcast.com to leave a 1.5 minute voice message and we will share it on the podcast.

Follow and Subscribe to Lisa Alvarado on YouTube
You can also find Lisa Alvarado on the socials:
Instagram - TikTok - Facebook

Worst and Best Heckler

Brian Kiley Part 1

Brian Kiley Part 2

Lisa is joined by long time friend Markie, writer for Nickelodeon, who got her beginnings as a CBS page and worked her way through the system, getting work on James Corden's The Late, Late Show as well as "Last Man Standing". 

As writers, we all know how important it is to stay engaged with the writing community. In this episode, Lisa and Markie discuss the current writer's strike and what it means for the writing community. They also share their thoughts on the importance of writing and how it's changed over the years.

Fun and funny conversation you will truly enjoy.

The Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org


#wga #wgastrike #ai #thebachelorette #pressplay #writersstrike #findthefunny #tacobell #jamescordon #carpoolkaraoke #thelatelateshow #mentalhealthawareness

Writer’s Strike 💪🏽 Power to the Writers

Lisa and her good friend and comedian Peter Berman sit down together and talk about life, death and stand up comedy. Peter has a Comedy Central special among other TV appearances and together. 

They also discuss Lisa's documentary called "Don't Wait: The Michael Schmidt Story," (see link below for trailer) which revolves around helping a terminally ill man named Michael fulfill his dying wish of performing stand-up comedy. 

Michael had a degenerative disease similar to ALS and chose death with dignity. Peter and a group of talented comedians come together to write jokes for Michael, creating a unique and uplifting experience. The documentary also explores the complex emotions and challenges of writing jokes for someone in such a situation.  The comedians involved in the project felt a sense of responsibility and found the experience both moving and profound.

Through humor, they bring joy, laughter, and moments of levity to Michael's challenging journey, demonstrating the healing power of comedy.  The project not only impacts Michael's life but also teaches everyone involved about empathy, the importance of laughter, and the power of human connection.

And this is just Part One of the interview!

Link to Documentary Trailer -  https://youtu.be/EqjNaACKJrc

You can find Peter Berman on the socials @ https://www.facebook.com/peter.berman


#findthefunny #standupcomedy #lisaalvarado #deathwithdignity #documentary #michealschmid #comedy #peterberman #healingthroughcomedy

Peter Berman (Part 1)

Peter and Lisa continue their discussion about writing for Michael Schmid in this part two episode.  They also talk about the nuances of comedy writing, the emotional aspects as well as the challenges... they get pretty, pretty, pretty zen.

Peter Berman (Part 2)

Lisa is excited to shoot her new one hour comedy special in Chicago

August 3rd - 7 pm and 9:15 pm at the Den Theatre

She pulls the curtain back on what really happens when preparing to tape a comedy special. She talks about what comics go through in general and how she prepares from set lists to wardrobe to the venue.  And get’s advice for her friend and comedian Dwayne Perkins.

Support the show- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LisaAlvaradoComedian

Don't miss out on this rare chance to see Lisa Alvarado live in person at the Den Theatre in Chicago (https://thedentheatre.com) on AUGUST 3rd, 2023 where her new special is scheduled to be recorded.

Tickets to Lisa's Live Taping can be purchased here:

7:00 pm: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35386/production/1164592?performanceId=11304264
9:15 pm: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35386/production/1164592?performanceId=11304265
Select your seat from seating map


Tell Lisa your story and let's find the funny together.
Go to FindtheFunnyPodcast.com to leave a 1.5 minute voice message and we will share it on the podcast.

You can also send your story to lisa@findthefunnypodcast.com


#LisaAlvarado #standupcomedy #LatinaAF #Comedy #Standup #funnyvideos #specialrelease #comedyspecial #fullcomedyspecial #dwayneperkins #chrisrock #livecomedyshow #findthefunny #chicago #thedentheatre

Lisa's Comedy Special 🎤💃🏽 (Part 1)

Lisa has Special Guest Nick Hoff drop in.  Nick is on tour right now going to all 50 states.  They discuss the in and out of preparing for a comedy special, writing new jokes and reminiscing about the older ones!

Nick Hoff's All American Comedy Tour
For tour dates and more on Nick Hoff go to www.nickhoff.com

Support the show- https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LisaAlvaradoComedian

Nick Hoff (Part 1)

Nick Hoff and Lisa Alvarado continue their discussion as they pull out their old writing journals.

0:00 Intro Part 2 Nick Hoff
0:41 Nick's Writing Style
5:15 Lisa startin' out
9:30 Michael Keaton
11:32 Bill Cosby
13:12 Lisa's Son
16:31 Nick Finds the Funny
20:00 Women in Comedy
26:34 Digging in the Journals
35:53 Nick Hoff on Tour 

Nick Hoff's All American Comedy Tour
For tour dates and more on Nick Hoff go to www.nickhoff.com
Check out Nick Hoff's "Front to Back" available on YouTube
  

 • Nick Hoff: Front to Back - Full Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWTntWJN_5g&t=509s

 • Lisa Alvarado: The Real LA - Full Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9m_Z3-uqDg&t=0s

Nick Hoff (Part 2)

Do you believe in spanking?  Lisa gets an interesting critique of her comedy show and goes off the rails as she lets the helicopter mom know what she thinks about an email she received.

In this episode, Lisa Alvarado talks about hate mail she's received and shares how she responded to  it.  This episode is sure to make you laugh!

0:00 Help Lisa Find the Funny
1:06 Meet Karen-olyn
5:48 Lisa's Response
9:05 Sarah's Hot Take
10:07 There's Levels To This
13:12 Latina AF
16:25 Why Respond?
24:09 Spanks or No?
27:21 Lookin' For Trouble
29:35 IG Hacked!




#findthefunny #lisaalvaradocomedian #comedy #standupcomedy #podcastlaughs #smartless #FindTheFunny #ComedyPodcast #ComedyTalk #ComedyCommunity #LaughOutLoud #PodcastChat #ComedyLife #Spanking #discipline #bullying #helicoptermom #karens

Karen-olyn

Today, Lisa and Sarah are joined by the one and only Lucy Alvarado.  Everyone loves Lucy!  This cute little rescue was adopted by Lisa in 2019.  Sadly, just recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, Lucy has gone thru a lot in the almost 4 years since then...  

Have you heard about the dangers of Cytopoint and Apoquel?  You are about to find out!

There are a lot of resources available if you would like to find out more.  Here are some of our findings:

Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets https://drjudymorgan.com

Apoquel | Spooky Drugs 05  10/21/2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYA3C2ewuRU&t=0s

Cytopoint | Spooky Drugs 07  10/25/2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QneUpfUzJUU

https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/drugs/apoquel-for-dogs-and-cancer-dr-nancy-reese-qa/
https://pureformpethealth.com/blogs/dog-health-conditions/apoquel-helpful-or-harmful-for-dogs-alternatives-to-apoquel

Article - April 2023 - vegan-dogfood.co.uk/2023/04/30/the-side-effects-of-apoquel
Blog - June 2023 - dogsnaturallymagazine.com/wouldnt-give-dog-new-allergy-drug
Blog - April 2022 - dogsnaturallymagazine.com/cytopoint-for-dogs-not-safe


Facebook Group Bringing Awareness to Link between Apoquel and Cancer


#lisaalvaradocomedian #findthefunny #doglovers #lymphoma #apoquel #cytopoint #dogsofyoutube  #lymphomaawareness #podcastlaughs #ComedyPodcast #ComedyTalk #ComedyCommunity #LaughOutLoud #PodcastChat #comedylife #doglovers

Dog Lovers Beware 🐶🐾

Lisa and Sarah continue their conversation.  Today we learn a little more about Sarah - what it means to be an editor nowadays with high end special effects, AI and the art of the Frankenbite.  Speaking of AI and the Deep Fake,  Lisa tells a story about AI dating that will blow your mind!


#alpacino #pachinobaby #arewedatingthesameguy #menopause #harrisonford #indianajones #movies #editing #realityshows #frankenbite

AI Dating & Frankenbizzle

Ever wonder what its like to work on a cruise ship?  Lisa gives you the insiders perspective in terms of the pros... and the cons of honing you craft on a cruise.



#comedy #comedytalk #comedianlife #cruiseship #cruising #findthefunny

Cruise Ships and Comedians

Life is messy, beautiful, hard, and preciously short so why not "FIND THE FUNNY" in it? Comedian, Lisa Alvarado, helps people focus on the humor through the painful absurdities of life. You're not alone, we all need laughter, love, and acceptance ❤️ 💯! Lisa will include voice mails from wonderful people like yourself and respond with brilliant comedians to help turn your 😢 into 🤣, or at least a 🍆🥶. Get an honest insight into the comedy bizz along with ridiculous personal stories with Lisa. You can leave a voicemail message a findthefunnypodcast.com.  Keep your questions to 1.5 minutes at length