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July 5, 2022
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Sarge has an enviable combination of talents: he is a hilarious, powerhouse comedian, a musical savant, a gifted writer, and person of strength who has been able to share his insights by becoming a motivational speaker and mentor to people seeking sobriety. Sarge has performed stand-up comedy around the world.  His warmth and humor light up the room, and he never fails to enchant the audience.

Join Mark and Lowell as they talk with Sarge about his incredible, heartwarming story including his path into comedy, his struggles with substance abuse, his philosophy on gratitude, a delightful story about meeting Garry Marshall, and so much more!

Be sure to check out Sarge’s book “Black Boychik: The hilarious true story of a fat, mixed-race Jew crack addict who somehow becomes a comedian” the title of which says it all.

www.iamsarge.com
Black Boychik book
Sarge’s YouTube channel
Instagram: @sargeandincharge
Twitter:  @sarge99 

Your hosts:
Mark Schiff has a new book out you can pre-order!
“Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah”
And another book you will love!
“I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America’s Top Comics”

markschiff.com
Twitter: @markschiff
Instagram: markschiff1
 

Lowell Benjamin
Twitter: @lowellcbenjamin
Instagram: @lowellcbenjamin

 

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