Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

HEATHER MCMAHAN Took a Month-Long Trip to Scotland

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

Show Notes

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome comedian Heather McMahan! Heather talks about growing up in Atlanta, taking family trips with her pilot dad to Hilton Head, Turks and Caicos, Scotland, and ski destinations, and making memories on family cruises. She shares stories about moving back to Atlanta from New York and Los Angeles, living in her childhood home with her mom during COVID. Heather also talks about her early comedy break after leaving a DVD for Jeff Foxworthy and the success of her podcast Absolutely Not, which recently reached 400 episodes. Plus, she discusses her new Hulu special By a Thread, out Oct 16th on Hulu! Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6

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00:00 Introduction with Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers

06:43 Meet Heather McMahan

09:55 Europe Summers and Honeymoon Ethics

14:08 Atlanta Roots and Family Vacations

32:43 Golf Rivalry Marriage

33:47 Quitting Competitive Golf

35:47 Standup Big Break w/ Jeff Foxworthy

40:01 Baggage Claim Love Story

48:21 Scotland Clan Kilt Trip

54:00 Ole Miss Tailgate Culture

58:19 Touring Food Fan Chaos

01:01:52 Speed Round Questions

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Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy.

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About the Show:

Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters!

New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday.

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Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz

Creative Producer: Sam Skelton

Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson

Video Editor: Josh Windisch

Mix & Master: Josh Windisch

Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen

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