The Justin Hamilton Podcast Tegan Higginbotham - Let's Try This Again - Don't Shoot the Messenger
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Mar 18, 2026 Tegan Higginbotham, comedian and performer returning to stand-up, talks about her recent gigs and works-in-progress. She reacts to Oscars moments and favorite films. They dig into booking headaches with Messenger, why venues double-check attendees, and the thrill of rediscovering live comedy.
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Michael B. Jordan's Win Felt Like A Reset
- Michael B. Jordan's Oscar win felt like a corrective cultural moment after Timothée Chalamet's awards-season hubris.
- Tegan and Justin discussed how acclaim can inflate stars and why Jordan's textured campaign and humble reception resonated.
Brunswick Gigs Reignited Tegan's Stage Joy
- Tegan returned to booked gigs after open-mic runs and felt both intense nerves and joy, getting paid $25 for a set in Brunswick.
- She hyperventilated beforehand but found the room organised and inspiring, reigniting her love of performing.
Messenger Check-ins Are Now A Booking Norm
- Many modern open-mic organisers require performers to join Facebook Messenger groups as a double-check against no-shows.
- Tegan notes she missed a gig because she relied on a prior confirmation instead of the messenger check-in, revealing a new industry norm.