{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"403 Smart Talk - Gabriel Rutledge","description":"Tom sits down with comedian Gabriel Rutledge for an insightful and humorous discussion about the life of a road comic, the challenges of balancing a family while pursuing comedy, and the unique experiences they've encountered along the way. Gabriel shares his thoughts on the sacrifices that come with following a dream, touching on the costs of both artistic pursuits and maintaining personal relationships. The conversation dives into the ups and downs of their careers, from performing in unconventional venues like a private sex club to navigating the ever-evolving world of social media and content creation. Gabriel also opens up about his long marriage, reflecting on how they overcame rough patches to reach a new level of happiness and connection. Both comedians discuss the importance of gratitude, the joy of having a career in comedy, and the relentless pursuit of improving their craft. Throughout the episode, they exchange advice, share laughter, and provide a candid look at the realities of life as a stand-up comedian. This episode offers a blend of comedy, wisdom, and the occasional offbeat story, giving listeners an authentic glimpse into the world of two seasoned comedians. More Gabriel: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gaberutledge\/ Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https:\/\/patreon.com\/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_TomRhodes More Ashna&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ashnarodjan &amp;nbsp; About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books &amp;amp; adventures. Join us for&amp;nbsp;  Smart Ramble (Tom talks) Smart Talk (Tom has a guest) Smart Bestie (Tom and Ashna Rodjan) Smart Books and Movies (Review on Books and Movies)&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Tom Rhodes Smart Camp","author_url":"http:\/\/www.tomrhodes.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32506777\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/175938112"}