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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