Comedian and viral subway performer Marcus Monroe joins Drew and Alex to unpack the messy question facing many creators today: if you have a platform, do you have a responsibility to use it politically? From navigating backlash online to dressing as controversial characters on the NYC subway, Marcus shares how comedians balance humor, ethics, and audience expectations in a world where everything feels political. Together they explore cancel culture, protest culture, and why comedy might be one of the last spaces where difficult conversations can still happen.

Bio: Marcus Monroe is a New York based stand up comedian and performer known for blending comedy, physical performance, and viral social media content. An Andy Kaufman Award winner, Marcus has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, MTV, HBO, and Comedy Central, and has toured internationally with his high energy comedy and variety performances. He gained a massive online following through his viral subway comedy videos, where he performs absurd character driven stand up routines for unsuspecting NYC commuters. Combining sharp writing with playful physical comedy rooted in juggling and clowning traditions, Marcus has built a unique voice that bridges traditional stand up, performance art, and digital comedy. He continues to tour nationally while growing a large audience across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Marcus' Social Media: @MArcusJMonroe, https://marcusmonroe.com/

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