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Melissa Stephens

Comedian

Jul 2, 2026

4:45
So as many people can watch it as possible.
4:48
I mean that's the like the ultimate goal always is how do I get as many eyes on this special as possible and it doesn't to me that's not about industry it's like audience like I want as many people to see this as possible because so it can find its audience and find its people and it's I think, listen, if you're not like a super famous comedian, that's why I think the platforms are helpful, right? The platforms, the streaming platforms or the indie labels are helpful because people go to those places looking for that stuff.
5:19
But now YouTube is kind of also that place.
5:22
It might take people a little bit more effort, but it kind of has its own like... algorithm thing happening for it, too.
5:30
I mean, listen, I wish I could say like, you know, it's if you watch Sparkles, it is beautiful.
5:37
And it was shot by Jordan Levy, who like does like every comedian special.
5:42
And he does.

8 MINS LATER

13:14
Like, how did you make that determination this time around?

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