, we welcome Zoe Friedman, a major comedy executive, producer, and co-founder of Comedy Gives Back 🎭💫 As the daughter of Budd Friedman, founder of the legendary Improv comedy club, she’s known by many as true comedy royalty 👑😂  At 7:20, we continue with Zoe Friedman and spotlight Comedy Gives Back’s Alt Comedy All-Stars 2026 at The Montalbán Theatre in Los Angeles on April 22 at 7:30 PM 🌟🎤 This star-studded benefit will support comedians in need and features names like Bob Odenkirk, Jon Hamm, David Cross and the cast of Mr. Show, Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Laura Kightlinger, and more.  At 7:35, we talk about The Misfit Bar in Santa Monica closing 🍸💔 along with other iconic bars and restaurants shutting down, including O’sea Fish restaurant.  At 7:50, it’s Costco vs. Walmart 🛒💸 Which one really gives you more for your money, and how far does your budget actually go?  From America’s 250th celebration to comedy legends, SoCal shutdowns, and shopping survival tips, this episode covers a little bit of everything—and you won’t want to miss it 🎙️🔥   #PodcastBuzz 🎙️ #HuntingtonBeach #GrandMarshal 🇺🇸 #America250 #July4th2026 #BellioNeedsAMeal 🍽️ #BurbankNews #ComedyGivesBack #ZoeFriedman #ComedyRoyalty 👑 #AltComedyAllStars #LosAngelesEvents #SantaMonica #TheMisfitBar #RestaurantClosures #CostcoVsWalmart #MoneyTalk 💸 #TrendingNow #MustListen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.