Ted Swartz
Unfiltered: Conversations with Myron
Unfiltered: Conversations with Myron
Ted Swartz
Mar 10, 2025 Season 2 Episode 14
Myron Bontrager

In this episode of Unfiltered Conversations with Myron, Ted Swartz shares his journey as a storyteller and comedian. He grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania, where he was a part of a rural community that was influenced by Mennonite values. His brother and sister were part of a group that shared a love for baseball and comedy.

Ted was married at 19 and worked as a meat cutter until his father's store closed. He attended Eastern Mennonite University and seminary because it was the quickest path to Pastoral Ministry. He signed up for an acting class at the college, thinking it would help him in preaching and speaking.
Ted fell in love with acting almost immediately. He felt like he had been in hibernation in the world of comedy, but he knew it was the right thing to do.

Ted's story is about finding humor in any story, whether it's a comedic story or not. He believes that there's humor in everything, and that there's a purpose to his work. Ted's journey as a storyteller and comedian has been shaped by his upbringing, experiences, and passion for comedy.

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