The Young & the Weary
89 year old comedic actress Dev Rogers and 32 year old stand-up Jeremy Pinsly share a common passion - both are pursuing a career in comedy in New York City. With their obvious different perspectives, they immerse themselves in conversations that are sometimes painful, frequently embarrassing and equally hilarious. They often end up educating each other as they celebrate life and comedy today.
The Young & the Weary
Ep 10 - Cris Italia Part 1: From Journalism to Comedy
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Jeremy Pinsly and Dev Rogers
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Season 1
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Episode 12
Cris Italia (co-owner of NYC’s The Stand Restaurant and Comedy Club, a manager and producer) shares his unique journey into comedy with Dev and Jeremy. Comedy is a salvage for many people and Cris is no exception. As a former investigative journalist, he uncovered some very heavy subject matter and as a result of his findings, significant changes have been made around the world. In search of healing from the emotional toll, Cris began to hang out at comedy clubs. He met others along the way and eventually found his way to a very successful new career.