Izzy Burger

When asked to describe her "past" in one word, Izzy Burger opted for a noise instead—a fitting choice for a comedian who thrives on unpredictability. Valerie rolls with it, sparking a moment of absurdity that set the tone for the interview. Burger's refusal to conform to expectations (even grammatical ones) underscores her signature blend of chaos and charm.

Burger didn’t set out to run an all-female comedy show, but after a venue switch to Austin’s Velveeta Room, Ladies Night became her mission. Her dry humor shines as she describes booking "the best chicks I can find" and a token "diversity hire" male comic. The show, she jokes, is where women can be "ugly" (i.e., authentically angry) without Southern-belle expectations—and still get laughs.

Burger's recounting of barking Duncan Trussell into a comedy show—then realizing mid-pitch who he was—became a spiritual experience. “A ray of sunshine shone on him as he walked away,” she deadpanned, contrasting it with Bradley Cooper’s “straight fingers” dismissal. Her celebrity encounters, it seems, are ultimately a mix of divine intervention and Hollywood snubs.

Wrapping the interview, Izzy urged listeners to rescue her if spotted “wandering” Sixth Street—a nod to her post-show exhaustion and Austin’s relentless comedy grind. It’s a hilarious, humblebrag admission: even a self-proclaimed “psychopath” onstage needs a suburban pot roast sometimes.