John Higbee is a standup comedian in the Phoenix area and performs all over the state. His dry sense of humor and quick wit makes him a crowd favorite. While going to ASU as young man, his life changed forever. John shares that story plus his sense of humor in this episode of the “We’re not Stumped” podcast.
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