652 - How to Create a Comedy Special During a Pandemic with Comedian Dustin Nickerson
Story Worthy
Story Worthy Media
4.1 • 529 Ratings
🗓️ 15 December 2020
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Comic Dustin Nickerson (Overwhelmed, Netflix, Comedy Central, Hulu) decided to create a comedy special but how do you pull that off during a pandemic? Listen to find out and watch Dustin's special "Overwhelmed" on Amazon Prime.
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