UnCabaret's Godmother of Alternative Comedy: A Conversation with Beth Lapides

Discover the inspiration behind UnCabaret, the legendary and revolutionary comedy show that’s been around for over 25 years, as creator Beth Lapides joins us to share her story. Hear about her experiences in the entertainment industry, from Sex and the City to Will & Grace, and find out why she turned down the chance to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show.

My guest, Beth Lapides, and I discuss:

• Beth Lapides, the critically acclaimed author of “So You Need To Decide”, named one of Vulture’s best comedy books of 2022 
• Beth is the creator, host, and executive producer of the revolutionary UnCabaret, which has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years with its weekly live shows, TV, CD’s, streaming, and touring.
• Discover the inspiration behind UnCabaret and why The LA Times referred to Beth as the ‘godmother of alternative comedy’.
• Hear about Beth’s experience filming an episode of Sex in the City and her guest role on the TV show Will & Grace.
• Learn about Beth’s surprising run for First Lady of the United States in 1992.
• Beth’s podcast, ‘Life and Beth’
• Beth’s new show, ‘It’s a Lot!’
• Find out why Beth turned down an offer to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show.
• and so much more!

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Jeff Dwoskin Podcast Host

I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.

My passion for comedy led me to create Hashtag Roundup (@hashtagroundup on Twitter), a platform that has contributed to over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter. With the growth of social media, particularly Instagram, I founded Stampede Social, a company aimed at helping creators drive traffic to their content without relying solely on a link in their bio.