Your Secret Is That You're Secretly The Mother Of This Kid | Mommy Issues Podcast

Family secrets are just a crazy thing in general. People will take that sh*t to the grave with them. But what happens if you find out that your uncle had a son with down syndrome that he gave up for adoption and your dad made you promise not to reveal to his three other sons/your cousins about this brother they never knew about until all your uncles are dead. Even though the woman who adopted the son with down syndrome is dying and wants him to know who his biological father is. Is it fair to keep that secret from your cousins or is it better to keep it a secret to prevent a potential family unraveling? Having a sister with special needs and a grandmother with her own family secrets, my mom and I have a lot of thoughts and advice to share on this episode of Mommy Issues. Tour Dates & City Requests: https://www.lucaszelnick.com/ 00:00 It's A Crazy Thing For Your Mom To Tell You That 01:07 There's A Big Difference Between An Illegitimate Son & A Son With Down Syndrome 04:15 I'm Verklempt As They Say, That Question Makes Me Want To Cry 07:12 He Thinks It Will Slip Out If They're All Drinking Together 11:25 I Wonder How The Kid With Down Syndrome Feels 15:45 How Your Life Has Been Different, Enriched, & Changed By Having A Special Needs Sister 20:06 I Don't Know If There's A Gene For Alcoholism Like There's A Gene For Being Gay 22:05 When My Mom Dies, You'll Find Out If We Have Any Family Secrets 26:20 Why Do Come Back Every Year? No One Likes You 28:43 The Burn Book Story & Lucas' Letter To Jeff Zucker 31:39 My Philosophy On Secrets 34:52 I'm Loose Lips Lips So I Understand The Urge To Tell 37:05 Google Do Billionaires Kill People 38:00 Creating A Secret With Living People With Their Own Autonomy Is A Dangerous Game Follow Lucas: Instagram:   / lucaszelnick   TikTok:   / lucaszelnick   LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City, who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas’s stand-up clips have exploded online, where he has received over 100M views and 500K+ followers across Instagram and TikTok. In 2022, Lucas established a strong baseline for himself as a touring comedian, selling out 8 shows at Zanies Chicago. That same year, he appeared in SF Sketchfest and as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk. 2023 was a breakout year for Lucas: he headlined the New York Comedy Festival, taped a secret set with Don't Tell Comedy, and taped his Comedy Central debut for Season 14 of Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring. For no particular reason, he also holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. #lucaszelnick #podcast #advice #standupcomedy #crowdwork #comedy #standup