Papícock Podcast - Episode 28 - Chris Riggins
Papícock Podcast - Episode 28 - Chris Riggins
In this very special episode of Papicock Podcast (Recorded December 1, 2022), host Victor Pacheco sits down to interview 2022 San Francisco International Comedy Competition Winner, CHRIS RIGGINS!!!!!
Topics include: Victor recalls meeting Chris, Chris describes performing stand-up for the first time and it was with Dave Chappelle, making friends with Dave Chappelle, Chris’ strategy to win the San Francisco International Comedy Competition (SFICC), breaking down Victor’s Black Little Mermaid joke, discussion about hair and white beauty standards, Victor and Chris working the same event at the Monterey County Fairground this year, difference between hosting a comedy show and hosting a music concert, weed comedy shows, mental health and getting sober, advice on how to get sober, Shakir Stewart and prescription drugs used to treat depression, stigma about talking about mental health, drugs as a crutch and how Victor thought he was going to be famous, how Chris lost a bunch of weight and the sugar in alcohol, Chris explains the name of his most recent album, Chris’ joke writing structure, advice for riffing and crowd work, Chris defines mainstream comedy, giving out strategy to win the SFICC, breaking down the SFICC as a whole, how to write clean jokes, Chris explains why he keeps getting banned on social media, Chris answers if he’s afraid of cancel culture, advice on doing shows when you really don’t want to, and Chris makes a special announcement.
Be sure to follow Chris Riggins’ epic journey on social media and real life: