Tangled in People-Pleasing, Overthinking & Going Solo (with Bryan Safi)

This week, Bryan Safi shares his journey from a conservative upbringing in El Paso, Texas, to becoming a multifaceted performer. He discusses the evolution of his one-man show, “Are you Mad at Me?,” the importance of humor in overcoming childhood struggles, and the significance of LGBTQ+ representation in comedy. Bryan reflects on his early celebrity crushes, the challenges of family dynamics, and the cathartic experience of performing his new show. The discussion also touches on relationships, the comedy community, and current obsessions.

Chapters

• Introduction and early connections
• The journey of a one-man show
• Childhood influences and family dynamics 
• Celebrity crushes and animated characters
• Career beginnings 
• LGBTQIA+ representation and community
• Finding humor in hard times 
• People-pleasing
• The catharsis of performance
• Jennifer Love Hewitt friendship
• Reflections on divorce
• Comedy community: Michelle Collins, Danielle Schneider and Casey Wilson
• Tangles