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Episode #385
2026 Moontower Comedy Festival Series
Our favorite time of year as we bring you voices from Moontower Comedy Festival before, during, and after the festival!
Mia Jackson talks with Valerie Lopez about
- How a room full of strangers at an open mic launched her comedy career
- Getting fired from her day job and landing on TV the very next week
- The Popeyes biscuit incident that accidentally became her most beloved bit
- Writing for award shows, optioning a pilot, and headlining after her Comedy Central special
Recorded April 2026 during Moontower Comedy Festival from Stephen F. Austin Lounge
Follow Mia
- Website - miajackson.com
- Linktree - linktr.ee/miacomedy
- YouTube - youtube.com/miacomedy
- Instagram - @miacomedy
- Facebook - facebook.com/ComedianMiaJackson
- X - @miacomedy
Mia can be seen and heard:
- May 15, 2026, Laurel Athletic Club: Tickets
- Half Hour Special Comedy Central
- Don't Tell Comedy Special
- Nateland Presents: The Showcase Special
- This Week at the Comedy Cellar Special
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