Shut Up Gail - Mary Becquet, International Funny Woman

Mary Becquet | Comedy, Creativity, and Community What do Sony Pictures, Singaporean accents, single-engine airplanes, and the Alamo have in common? Mary Becquet has a story about every single one. Gail sits down with Mary Becquet, comedian, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and international stand-up performer , whose comedy career began with a corporate cover story that got wildly out of hand. After jotting down some "observations" about Sony Pictures executives, Mary left her notebook where someone found it and shared its contents. She claimed she was writing stand-up material. There was only one problem: she wasn't a stand-up comedian. Yet. From comedy clubs in Singapore to creating opportunities for women in Los Angeles, Mary shares what she's learned about taking risks, finding creative outlets, and supporting other performers. She also has big ideas for San Antonio's comedy scene, including a festival dedicated to one-person shows. Naturally, Gail discovers that Mary is also a licensed pilot, which raises some important questions about the relative dangers of flying airplanes and telling jokes. And just when Gail thinks she's made a new best friend, Mary takes the conversation in a completely unexpected direction. 👀 What You'll Definitely Not See Coming: A Sony Pictures executive retreat that accidentally launches a comedy career. A Singaporean accent that fails to impress Uncle Roger. An all-women's comedy showcase called Hot Medusa . Why flying a single-engine airplane requires a different kind of courage. The worst comedy advice Mary ever received about the Alamo. A "Shut Up Gail" that nobody, least of all Gail, sees coming. About Mary Becquet Mary Becquet is a comedian, actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has performed stand-up throughout the United States and internationally. A passionate advocate for creative collaboration, she co-founded the Los Angeles women's comedy showcase Hot Medusa and continues to champion performers and new artistic opportunities in San Antonio. Whether she's performing, teaching, producing, or helping other artists succeed, Mary believes that creativity and community are better when everyone has a chance to shine. If you want to yell at Gail, please email us at TheBITComedyNetwork@gmail.com "Billy Merritt's Improv Spotlight" is part of The BIT (Improv) Comedy Network. Visit www.BITComedyNetwork.com to listen to our other podcasts or apply to join the ensemble. CAST Gail: Hill Kane Mary Becquet: Herself MUSIC: "Shut Up Gail Theme" lyrics by Hill Kane, musical composition generated by Suno AI. "Zombie Clambake" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © | RIP buddy CREW Host, Producer, Director, Editor, Art, Co-Creator: Hill Kane Executive Producer, Co-Creator: Billy Merritt Co-Creator: Paul Vato <img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/show/530927/Screenshot_2024-05

Shut Up Gail - Mary Becquet, International Funny Woman | Ep 20