We were lucky to catch up with Ridge Hershberger recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Ridge, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I started listening to podcasts and then I thought that a comedian would be the coolest job
i went on stage in morgantown wv at 123 pleasnt street
then i did standup maybe 20 times in 3 years
then i was like i gotta do someting
then covid happen
during covid I took an online comedy course
then i wanted to do it for real
so left the farm and moved to texas
did standup everday for 3 years
ran out of money almost died climbing over fence
12 stitches and $7000 later I had to move home
moved home thought i was going ot quit standup
conditued doing open mic
sherry dilling asked if i wanted to put on a show at ArtsAltoona
i said yes and thats how started the comeyd farm over a year ago
and I;ve been doing shows monthly every since. open mics showcasea and headliners
you have to take risk or you will learn nothing in life.

Ridge, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My favorite comedian right now is Kevin Nealon

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

I think if you like doing something you will keep doing it and if you don’t you’ll quit.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

I had to go from Austin just performing to Producing my own shows in Altoona

Contact Info:

• Website: https://thecomedyfarm.com/
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