This week we are joined by Joey Friedman! Joey is a standup comedian, writer, and performer. She began performing at her parent’s dinner table in Monsey, NY. As a cancer survivor, she has nothing to fear and delivers jokes with an unshakable frankness. She produces shows in the DC area and can be found regularly hosting and featuring at the DC Improv for acts such as Louis Katz, Brad Williams and Adam Ray. Make sure to check her out! In this episode, we discuss growing up in Rockland County, New York, wanting to write for television, being an emotional child, having strict parents, being a nude model for an art class, having a gender neutral name, just wanting to be happy, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Joey’s experience having cancer in her late 20’s. Give this episode a listen! Recommendations from this episode:  Florence Adler Swims Forever - Rachel Beanland Just The Funny Parts - Nell Scovell  Follow Joey Friedman: @joeythelady Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.