Comedian Chris Gethard Finds the Humor in Life's Biggest Struggles

The Leonard Lopate Show | Oct 24, 2016

Comedian Chris Gethard, host and star of “The Chris Gethard Show” on Fusion and the Earwolf podcast, "Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People,” joins us to discuss his new one-man off-Broadway show, “Career Suicide.” The show deals with his own struggles in life - depression, suicide attempts, alcohol abuse and the ups and downs in navigating the world of therapy.

"Career Suicide" is at The Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleeker Street, b/w Mott and Layfayette St.). For tickets, click here. 

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