Podcast by Steve Ziegler
A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast
Interviewing comedians from across the globe to discuss stand-up and self-discovery at middle age. Hosted by Steve Ziegler
A Bit Later - A Midlife Stand-Up Podcast
Latest episodes
02 August 2026
Episode 15 - Creating Community w/Uncle Dud
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
Uncle Dud is a comedian and all-around entertainer in the Philadelphia region. In this episode we discuss bringing people together through comedy, the importance of stand-up in our culture, and much more.
While this episode is a bit shorter than usual, brevity is the soul of wit, and Uncle Dud drops gems straight from the soul. So without further ado, the very funny and incredibly astute, Uncle Dud.
Follow him on all platforms @UncleDudTV
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26 July 2026
Episode 14 - Philosophically Silly w/Jared Silverman
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
Jared Silverman is a Philadelphia-based comedian originally from upstate New York. He has been performing for stand-up for three years. In this episode we discuss being silly, audience behavior, the importance of comedy, and how Jared's upbringing shaped him for the stage.
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14 July 2026
Episode 13 - No Features
I reconcile my change in perspective after attending Jay-Z Extra Innings, share my Don't Tell Comedy set from last week, and reflect on this journey.
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06 July 2026
Episode 12 - Late Life Crisis w/Suzi Chicago
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives.
Suzi Chicago is a refreshing voice in the world of comedy, starting her stand-up journey at the vibrant age of 69.
She’s performed in over 100 shows in the past year and now at age 70, her special, Late Life Crisis, will be available soon on YouTube and SuziChicago.com
On this episode, we discuss Suzi’s impeccable style, her lifelong fascination with stand-up, her career in the movie industry, her obsession with aliens.
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28 June 2026
Episode 11 - Read the Room w/Darcy Christ
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy, and what they are learning about themselves in this stage of their lives. Darcy Christ is a stand-up comedian and podcaster in Dallas, Texas.
As a retired stay-at-home mom and life coach she brings both heart and hilarity to the stage. Darcy performs all over North Texas and co-hosts the Read the Room podcast with her daughters, available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.
Follow Darcy on TikTok and Instagram @darcychristcomedy
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21 June 2026
Episode 10 - Without a Plan w/Pamela Wardrip
Sitting down with comedians from across the globe to find out why they are pursuing stand-up comedy and what they are learning about themselves at this stage in their lives.
Pamela Wardrip is a San Diego-based comedian, actress, writer, navy veteran, and cancer survivor. She left a six-figure job with a Fortune 500 company to pursue comedy without a plan. She is the granddaughter of a Baptist preacher and the daughter of a tattoo artist.
Pamela has been performing stand-up for 7 years and as a one half of Silver Sisters Comedy, she has been producing variety shows across the San Diego area.
Join me for a chill hang with Pamela Wardrip. Follow her on Youtube @pamwithoutaplan371 and on Instagram at @PamelaWardripComedy Check out her work with the Armed Services Arts Partnership at https://asapasap.org/
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