Paul Ollinger: From Facebook’s 250th Employee To Stand-Up Comedian

05 Jun 2025 • 50 min • EN

This week Andrew talks with stand-up comedian, author, & podcast host Paul Ollinger. Paul joined Facebook as the company’s 250th employee — and retired at 42 years old only to realize that he was “bored, lonely, & driving his wife crazy”. Post-Facebook, Paul launched his stand-up comedy career that he had long dreamed of. In just a few years, Paul has already headlined at the legendary Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City, opened for the rock band Styx, & earned a finalist spot at the Boston Comedy Festival. In this conversation, Paul shares a behind-the-scenes look at many of his biggest career decisions, what it was like working at Facebook in the early days, how he develops his stand-up comedy material, & so much more.  ** Follow Andrew ** Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 Twitter/X: @andrewhmoses Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.  

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