Podcasts about lower classy

Cristela Alonzo jokes about her true feelings in her Netflix special, "Lower Classy". Follow @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Alonzo is one of several comedians, children of immigrants making good on the American dream of telling jokes for a living. Very few of them have the same background, age and temperament of Alonzo, but if you've seen Jesus Trejo, he may come closest of those with current specials.Lots of comedians have pandemic jokes, naturally.Alonzo's the first one I've heard to compare COVID to both the Star Wars franchise (“you know, every couple months, there's a new one out”) as well as to a horror movie come to life, as if we no longer should wonder how a zombie apocalypse might get out of hand.She's also got a sly way of comparing her 40s to being an iPhone 6, and stories about how her past two birthdays have been memorable in spectacularly unhappy ways.In the second half, Alonzo also shares a detailed account of her first visit to a gynecologist, which only happened in her 40s. Because as a Mexican-American growing up in South Texas, she didn't have proper health insurance until then.Turns out you didn't need to watch Lower Classy to get a sense of who Alonzo is or what she's all about, because her second hour catches you up on her upbringing among poor, undocumented relatives, the only one in her family without a strong Mexican accent thanks to her learning English from watching TV as a kid.Leaving Texas for college in Missouri opened her up to the way the rest of America thought, but it's only with two decades of perspective that she can understand how effed up people and policies have been. “Because back then it was OK, it was acceptable,” she says, adding that times have changed and continue to change. “Throughout time, there's certain things you can't do anymore.” At the same time, Alonzo's professional success has allowed her to see how most of the rest of the country lives, which seems equally weird when you've only known how to cope and adapt to life as a poor person. Therapy? Medication? A check-up at the doctor when you're not even sick? Seeing these seemingly ordinary practices through her eyes reminds us how extraordinary they may be.Alonzo sometimes tempers this all with some nostalgia for the way things were, at least with regard to telephones, the Internet and social media.I'm not sure any of us envisioned a platform such as TikTok might become popular for “hot people pointing at things for like a minute” but here we are.But at least we have comedians like Alonzo to point out things for like an hour.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, host Jesse David Fox welcomes comedian, actor, writer, and producer Cristela Alonzo! Creator and star of the ABC sitcom Cristela, Alonzo was the first Latina woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own US primetime comedy. Her debut Netflix special Lower Classy was released in 2017, and now Cristela's back with her second: Middle Classy. Instead of choosing a joke from her aforementioned new special, Cristela decided to go with something a little more symbolic of her life and career as a stand up: Hello, Es NASA. Not only is it the first joke she ever wrote about her family, but it's one of her first big jokes, period. From Conan to Last Comic Standing, to getting feedback that directly led to jokes written for Middle Classy, this joke and interview are a case study for Cristela Alonzo's success. Watch Middle Classy and Lower Classy on Netflix. Follow Cristela on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Jesse David Fox on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's What to Watch: Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short are on the suspect list in season 2 of the Hulu comedy Only Murders in the Building after their building board president Bunny was found dead in the season 1 finale. On the season finale of Superman & Lois, Superman jumps into action to save his fellow Smallville citizens after discovering that the merging of planets is already happening. And Cristela Alonzo stars in a new Netflix comedy special, Middle Classy, the follow-up to her 2016 special Lower Classy. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Carol Burnett's new role on Better Call Saul, and what it would take for Christian Bale to return as Batman — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cristela Alonzo jokes about realistic moms in her Netflix special, "Lower Classy". Grab your tickets at NetflixIsAJokeFest.com to see Cristela and your other favorite comedians in the Netflix is a Joke Fest happening April 28th-May 8th in Los Angeles.

Cristela Alonzo jokes about her favorite song in her Netflix special, "Lower Classy".

Cristelo Alonzo jokes about technology in her special, "Lower Classy" only on Netflix.

Cristela Alonzo jokes about Whole Foods in her special, "Lower Classy" only on Netflix.

Cristela Alonzo jokes about getting her shit together in her Netflix special, "Lower Classy".

Criestela Alonzo jokes about being first generation in her Netflix special, "Lower Classy".

Cristela Alonzo is a comedian, actress, show creator-writer, and an author with a new book "Music to My Years: A Mixtape-Memoir of Growing Up and Standing Up." Her stand-up special "Lower Classy" is streaming on Netflix. She is the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own primetime network sitcom "Cristela." During this podcast, Cristela talks about her life growing up in San Juan, Texas including the time her family lived as squatters in an abandoned diner. She also discusses her career choices, her sitcom, her connection to fans, and her reasons for turning down a permanent slot as a host on "The View."

Actor and comedian Cristela Alonzo (Cristela, Cars 3, Lower Classy) joins the 'boys to talk about growing up with authentic Mexican cuisine, and to make a return visit to Panda Express. Plus, another edition of The Wiger Challenge.

We're throwing it back to when Myte and FriedPapita were inhabiting the same space! This week we discussed the impact that Cristela Alonzo had on us while watching her short-lived television series, as well as her amazing Netflix stand up special, Lower Classy. We get really into how classism has affected us and talk about our career feels! Find show notes and links on our website cabronasychingonas.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and SnapChat @CYCpodcast Like and rate us on Facebook.com/cycpod Follow Cristela Alonzo @cristela9 Review us on iTunes and we'll send you a sticker (just slide into our DM's.)

We are so excited to share our conversation with our dear friend Cristela Alonzo the voice of “Cruz Ramirez” in the new Disney/Pixar "Cars 3" movie! There’s so much laughter and inspiration in this episode. You don’t want to miss a minute of it! Cristela is a history maker! In 2014, she became the first Latina to create, produce, write, and star in her own primetime comedy, Cristela. You may also recognize her from her her hilarious Netflix special Lower Classy. We talked to her about life lessons, broken teeth, how to deal with bullies, her Selena dreams and about being the “good” Latina daughter. Paulina also shares why this movie has special significance for her as a mother of daughters. Listen to the very end to hear Cristela's tip of the week that is sure to create Summer memories for you and your children. Don't forget to check out our show notes at Supermamas.LA.

This week we’re feeling the Swiss Army Man soundtrack (2:30), Cristela Alonzo’s stand up special Lower Classy (6:40), and Jane the Virgin (15:55). We then discuss the final installment of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine character, Logan (23:00). Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeelingItPod Leave a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1PXfRMS

Comedian Cristela Alonzo was raised by a single mom in an abandoned diner with no power or water in South Texas, but she says she can comfortably fill up a Target shopping cart these days. Don't forget about our "10 Things I Hate About You" remote viewing party TONIGHT! Find all the details on our Facebook page. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now. Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney. Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter! Email us any time at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.

Jesse talks with Cristela Alonzo. She starred in the ABC show Cristela, and now she's got a great new stand up special on Netflix called Lower Classy. Plus, Stretch Armstrong, co-host of the legendary hip hop radio show Stretch and Bobbito, which gave rise to a generation of New York rappers.

We talk life, (near-)death, and tree-climbing with “The OA” creator and star Brit Marling, then learn how she broke her nose making it… Comedian Cristela Alonzo gives us some “Lower Classy” advice… Booker Prize-winning novelist Aravind Adiga teaches us a thing or two about the sport of cricket… A medical breakthrough inspires a healthy tipple…And […]

Matt and Mark talk about the "big dog" comedians on the heels of a very large announcement about Jerry Seinfeld. Then, they weigh in on the odds of an Eddie Murphy return to stand-up comedy. Comedian Cristela Alonzo then joins us to talk about her time on her sitcom, Cars 3, and her new Netflix special, "Lower Classy." The conversation might also decay into total fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices