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Atlanta is Family

Update: 2025-05-21
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This episode of the "Absolutely Not" podcast features Heather McMahon discussing her recent Atlanta comedy show. She details the hectic pre-show period, including unexpected home repairs and numerous requests for free tickets, which created significant logistical and financial challenges despite a sold-out performance. The episode also includes a description of a celebratory post-show dinner at YEPA restaurant on the Atlanta BeltLine. Heather then shares her experience with a sudden cleaning spree, followed by reflections on the show's success and gratitude towards her audience. She promotes her upcoming New York shows and discusses her travel plans, including a trip to Portugal and Mallorca, booked using point.me. Finally, she shares listener voicemails, offering advice on theater etiquette and concluding with final thoughts and a call to action.

Outlines

00:00:05
Atlanta Show Recap and Pre-Show Chaos

Heather discusses the pressure of her hometown Atlanta show, unexpected pre-show challenges (home repairs, overwhelming free ticket requests), and the ultimately successful, though financially strained, sold-out performance.

00:08:16
Post-Show Celebration and Cleaning Spree

Heather details the post-show celebration at YEPA restaurant and her surprising burst of cleaning energy on a hungover Sunday, contrasting intense cleaning with a subsequent mosquito battle.

00:21:17
Post-Show Reflections, Future Plans & Travel

Heather shares her feelings about the Atlanta show, expresses gratitude to her audience, and discusses upcoming New York shows, her first points-based flight booking using point.me, and her upcoming trip to Portugal and Mallorca.

00:34:07
Listener Voicemails and Show Wrap-up

Heather addresses listener voicemails, discussing show etiquette, memorable experiences, and the challenges of performing live, concluding with final thoughts and a call to action.

Keywords

Hometown Show


The challenges and rewards of performing a comedy show in one's hometown.

Free Tickets


The logistical and financial implications of giving away free comedy show tickets.

Point.me


A website that helps users maximize their travel rewards points.

Theater Etiquette


Appropriate audience behavior during a live performance.

Atlanta Comedy Scene


The comedy scene and venues in Atlanta, Georgia.

Travel Rewards


Strategies for maximizing travel rewards points.

Podcast Listener Engagement


Interaction between a podcast host and their listeners.

Post-Show Reflection


A comedian's thoughts and feelings after a live performance.

Summer Vacation Planning


Tips and advice for planning a summer vacation.

Q&A

  • What were some of the unexpected challenges Heather faced before and during her Atlanta show?

    Unexpected home repairs, overwhelming free ticket requests, and a chaotic morning routine.

  • How did Heather feel about the audience response at her Atlanta show?

    Grateful for the strong turnout and positive feedback despite pre-show stress.

  • What advice does Heather offer regarding theater etiquette?

    Avoid recording without permission and maintain respectful audience behavior.

  • What is Point.me, and how did it help Heather?

    Point.me helps optimize travel rewards points; Heather used it to book a vacation.

  • What are Heather's plans for the summer?

    A vacation to Portugal and Mallorca, and a break from touring.

Show Notes

On this episode, Heather is in the studio after a big weekend performing at her home theatre - The Fox. She chats about how doing a show at home can be more stressful than any other cities and how the acquaintances come out of the woodwork to get those free tickets. She tries to relax on Sunday by putting out all her lawn furniture for the summer but the heat index had other plans. She is excited to get to NYC for her show at the Beacon and her week in the city. She gets to take some voicemail about the after party, a lost photo and a hot take on recording comedians.


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