Lance Woods - Ep 571
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Lance Woods joins the What's Up Fool? Podcast for a vibrant, unfiltered conversation that spans his comedy career, personal life, and cultural observations. He recounts his early days in comedy, starting at his church in Sacramento and making his first stage appearance at the Punchline, where he was initially rejected by a gruff promoter named Abe. Despite being turned away, he returned and delivered a strong set that launched his career. He shares stories from performing for U.S. troops in Japan and Korea, describing the unique cultural dynamics, from the gourmet fast food to the strict laws around smoking and the absence of strip clubs. Lance reflects on his faith journey, being ordained as a non-denominational minister, and how he uses storytelling in his ministry. He also dives into personal anecdotes, including a traumatic childhood memory of being hit by a chair and falling in love, his experiences with abusive relationships, and his love for fast food—especially Panda Express after Dodgers wins. The episode ends with Lance promoting his new Hulu special and upcoming comedy tour across the U.S.
Your first comedy show might be rejected, but persistence pays off—Lance Woods was turned away by a promoter but returned and killed it.
Performing for U.S. troops abroad offers unique cultural experiences, from gourmet 7-Eleven food to strict laws and no strip clubs.
Faith and comedy intersect in Lance’s life—he’s an ordained minister who uses storytelling to share spiritual messages.
Fast food is a cultural ritual: Dodgers wins mean $7 Panda Express, and Lance’s hunger is a running joke.
Abusive relationships can be complex—Lance shares a story of a woman pulling a knife on him, highlighting emotional manipulation.
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Lance Woods Joins the Show
The hosts welcome Lance Woods, a comedian with a strong Instagram presence and a 15-year comedy career, to the podcast. They highlight his roots in Sacramento and his first meeting at the Punchline.
The Punchline Rejection & Redemption
“I walked back up. Because people are going to show up for you like that. Yeah, man. Back in the day, it was me and myself.”
Comedy for the Troops: Japan & Korea
“If you eat fast food out there, it's the best fast food you've ever had in your life. Okay, this is what I heard. I heard that 7-Eleven is fucking gourmet out there.”
Faith, Ministry & Storytelling
“I cut a bunch of papers in pieces. And at the end of the story, I unfold it as a big ass cross. Whoa. Because I will cut the paper in four pieces.”
Fast Food Rituals & Dodgers Wins
Lance dives into the cultural ritual of eating Panda Express after Dodgers wins, explaining how the $7 deal becomes a shared celebration and a source of humor.
“I cut a bunch of papers in pieces. And at the end of the story, I unfold it as a big ass cross. Whoa. Because I will cut the paper in four pieces.”
“If you eat fast food out there, it's the best fast food you've ever had in your life. Okay, this is what I heard. I heard that 7-Eleven is fucking gourmet out there.”
“I walked back up. Because people are going to show up for you like that. Yeah, man. Back in the day, it was me and myself.”
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Lance Woods
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What's Up Fool? Podcast
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Panda Express
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Punchline
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Dodgers
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Comedy Store
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Daniel Dugard
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7-Eleven
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Abe
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Tijuana
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