Unlocking Your Inner Funny

Vulnerability, Healing, and Comedy with Susanna Spies Welcome back to The Bucket Wish—which started as a documentary but has officially blossomed into a movement! Each week, host Erica Nicole Malone takes you on a journey to uncover hidden parts of yourself, face the seemingly impossible, and fearlessly chase your dreams. In this episode, Erica Nicole Malone is joined by her brilliant friend, veteran comedian, and premier comedy coach, Susanna Spies. Erica opens up about facing one of her own ultimate bucket list wishes: stepping up to the microphone to perform stand-up comedy. Together, Erica and Susanna pull back the curtain on what it really takes to find your comedic voice, master the stage, and use humor as a powerful tool for emotional survival and healing. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Stand-Up vs. Improv: Susanna breaks down the technical differences between navigating a spontaneous improv scene and meticulously crafting a stand-up set (from premises to act-outs). The Vulnerability Leap: How to push past being a private person, embrace the fear of the unknown, and authentically connect with an audience. Comedy as a Form of Ministry: A deep dive into how humor helps us navigate heavy times, lower our blood pressure, and find a cathartic release from life’s biggest struggles. Your Voice is Plentiful: Why comedy has no expiration date, why you should never try to emulate anyone else, and how to start finding the funny in your everyday, mundane experiences. "Funny is a bone. You’ve got funny bones out the gate. But I’m less interested about coaching how to be funny, and I’m more interested about how to teach you how to share who you are through comedy." *Susanna Spies* Connect with the Movement Don't let regret dictate your journey—get in front of it and enjoy the ride! There is no right or wrong when you trust your vision. Go out, live your dreams, and do something special just for you. Subscribe & Review: If this episode inspired you to dust off your own bucket list, please leave us a review and share this episode with a friend who needs a laugh today! Tune in Next Week: Join us every week for more incredible, soulful, and inspiring stories. See you next time!