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South Beach Sessions - Phil Hendrie

Jul 23, 2026 ยท 1h 4m

Topics discussed

Introduction and the power of giving yourself permission Phil Hendry's midlife crisis and transition to comedy Creating characters and the 'theater of the mind' The existential crisis and inspiration from Turi Sponsor segments: Quince and Indeed The impact of comedy and the search for human connection Childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and forgiveness Early voice acting experiments and work on Rick and Morty Struggles with radio management and industry sales The intimacy of radio and inspiration from Casey Kasem Control, creativity, and subverting corporate expectations Professional success vs. personal happiness and Catholic guilt Conclusion: The communal joy of live performance
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