Comedy, Laughter and Funny Women with Carole Montgomery Stand Up Comedian, Producer & More
Comedy, Laughter and Funny Women with Carole Montgomery Stand Up Comedian, Producer & More  
Podcast: Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed
Published On: Wed Jul 08 2026
Description: Ever wonder how comedy shapes our lives? 🎤 Laughter keeps us alive! Tag someone who needs a good laugh!Comedy isn’t just entertainment; it’s a lifeline. My guest for this episode is the incredible Carol Montgomery, who shares her journey from being a kid in the Catskills, hanging out with legends like Rodney Dangerfield, to carving her own path in a male-dominated industry.What stood out? The realization that stand-up is the only field where you can’t fake it. You learn by doing! Carol’s story reminds us that every great comedian started somewhere. Now, more than ever, we need humor to connect and reflect on society. Let’s keep laughing and supporting each other in this wild ride called life!Learn More about Carol Here: https://carolemontgomery.com/#ComedyLife #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #WomenInComedy #StandUpSilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, communication counselor and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe. More about Dian here: https://diangriesel.comSHOW RUN: 00:00 Why Comedy Matters00:54 Borscht Belt Beginnings02:29 First Time on Stage04:22 Early Club Breakthroughs07:20 Women in the Comedy Boom11:55 Finding Material in Real Life17:02 Writing and Shaping a Set19:32 Testing Unfinished Jokes20:35 Light Failure Reset21:44 Rallying the Crowd22:47 Podcast Recording Blunder24:14 Owning Mistakes Onstage25:28 Origins of Funny Women28:06 Pitching and Landing Showtime30:16 Rebranding After Paramount32:24 Teaching Comedy Craft34:26 Timing Notes and Feedback36:01 Memoir Writing and Internet36:57 Parting Advice and Wrap