Childhood and High School Football

• 🏈 Andrew Collin recounts playing football with Tom Segura in high school, where he was a small but spirited cornerback and wide receiver.
• 💥 He vividly describes a brutal hit from an opposing player that sent him flying, a moment that became a recurring joke among his teammates.
• ⚾ Collin also mentions playing against future MLB player Rick Ankiel in Little League, highlighting the immense talent disparity he witnessed.

The Navy Seal Stabbing Incident

• 🔪 While visiting his brother at Tulane, Andrew was stabbed by his brother's roommate, who claimed to be an ex-Navy Seal.
• 🩸 The incident occurred when the roommate tested the supposed bulletproof vest by stabbing Andrew through it, resulting in a chest wound.
• 🏥 After a chaotic trip to the ER, it was revealed the stab wound narrowly missed his lung, and he was treated for a collapsed lung.
• 🤥 Astonishingly, it was later discovered the roommate was never a Navy Seal, but had likely served in the Reserves or was simply embellishing his past.

Frat House Fire and Exotic Cat Tragedy

• 🔥 Andrew accidentally set his frat house room on fire due to a faulty construction light left on near his loft bed.
• 🐈 His exotic short-hair cat, Bailey, perished in the fire, a loss he had to break to his girlfriend.
• 🚒 The fire spread, causing significant damage to the house, but thankfully, no other lives were lost.

Cocaine Overdose and Financial Ruin

• 💊 In New Orleans, Andrew experienced a severe anxiety attack after a cocaine binge, leading him to believe he was having a heart attack.
• ❤️ He was hospitalized and discovered he had a heart murmur, which he believes was exacerbated by the cocaine use.
• 💸 Post-college, Andrew entered real estate during a boom, making a significant amount of money quickly, but lost it all due to market crashes and poor investments, including a condo that plummeted in value.

The Penis Pump Incident and Comedy Career

• 😳 At Tulane, Andrew was publicly embarrassed when his penis pump was discovered in his dorm room by a fireman, leading to widespread ridicule.
• 🎤 This experience, along with other lowlights, contributed to his decision to pursue stand-up comedy.
• 🚶 He worked as a dog walker for six years in New York, performing open mics, before meeting Nikki Glaser, who significantly boosted his career.
• 🏆 Andrew has since paid off most of his debt through comedy and is now finding his groove in the industry.

Advice to Younger Self

• 💡 Andrew advises his 16-year-old self to ask for help earlier and not view it as a weakness, acknowledging that seeking support could have addressed his anxiety disorder sooner.
• 🛡️ He also humorously suggests investing in a stab-proof vest as a precautionary measure.