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Monkeys on My Back: Debbie Kasper's hilarious story of surviving stand-up comedy, alcoholism, and working for Rosanne.
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- Apr 4, 2026
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- 2235
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Summary
Emmy-nominated comedy writer and comedian Debbie Kasper talks about her one-woman show, Monkeys on My Back and Everywhere Else — part confession booth, part stand-up set, and 100% unforgettable. Debbie takes us on a wild ride through growing up in 1950s and 60s New Jersey, navigating a household where white-collar alcoholism was a hobby, her own battle with addiction, the gladiatorial sport of writing for Roseanne Barr, and the heartbreaks and hard-won healing in between. It's raw, it's hilarious, it's gut-punching — and it might just inspire you to finally own who you actually are. Takeaways: • Debbie Kasper is hilarious! • Growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, where social drinking was a neighborhood pastime. • Debbie had a happy childhood, yet the profound effects of parental alcoholism on her self- esteem and personal development have been a lifelong challenge. • Debbie's experience in the comedy industry and the challenges and triumphs faced by women in a male-dominated field. • How she got hired to write for Rosanne Barr because she didn't want the job • Debbie's story tells how humor is a powerful tool to address serious life challenges. Links referenced in this episode: debbiekasper.com sexyboomershow.com infosexyboomershow.com