Bec Charlwood | Bipolar Baby | Full Comedy Special

This is my full 2023 stand up comedy special, it was shot at Low 302 Surry Hills in Sydney. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see it live across the country.
I hope you like it. I've been wanting to talk about this since I was diagnosed 5 years ago with Bipolar and I'm so stoked to finally share it with you all.
Also please don't take this as any sort of medical advice, I'm just a comedian with no qualifications, trying to make people laugh.
If you are struggling or this special triggers any difficult feeling for you please seek professional help.
Shot & Produced by
@lukerodelyfilms
Camera Operator
Rob Norman
Sound Recordist
Jo Dutaillis
Editor
Chloe Angelo
Opening Acts
@alexjae4453 & @sambowden2346
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[@maggieneave7711]

As a bipolar baby but also someone who relies on humour to deal with it I can’t express how much this is needed in our community.

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

Any tips on medication for bipolar syndrome? I got a friend who is addicted to this women that is destructing towards him.

[@lachlanhenry486]

"Gaslighting me into being an actual fucking person." We need these friends.

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

They're so bloody important!!

[@johnblandersen1626]

What a special treat! This special had all of the proper ingredients for excellent stand-up. Well-written jokes, exceptional delivery, seamless transitions, honesty, no fat on any of the jokes, originality, and beautiful vocal cadence with a unique voice. Truly high-caliber work! Sincerely, you are going to be a HUGE success! Thank you for working your talents into something worthy of the most discerning comedy tastes. I am subscribed and you can count me as a new fan. I will tell everyone I know that likes good stand-up to watch this special. You are killing it, Bec!

[@lachlanhenry486]

She's brilliant

[@theabsentdeity]

30:58 Bec dancing to Primus is now the greatest thing I've ever seen! I could watch a full album's worth of that.

[@skiinian85]

Mandy Moore is that you? Lol hilarious set!

[@amysmithakabipolar.teddybe6047]

Thank you, I kept thinking she looked familiar. 🤣

[@rachel.ballenger]

“FUCK OFF WENDY!!!” has me dyinggg i had to replay it three times😭😭😭

[@seanrwhalen]

What a great set! I was just diagnosed with ADHD at 37 years old, and hearing you talk about reexamining your past from a new perspective feels all too real to me. And you did it all while being a great storyteller and making me laugh!

[@monasharda9812]

Ditto to the late ADHD dx, re examining the past, and loving this special 😅

[@kaikolfrai4687]

girl, ur amazing! such great voice control and performance, so much charisma! i stumbled upon this special in my recommended and watched it all in one go. ty for making my day

[@imdankarlin]

I loved this! From one bipolar weirdo to another 😊

[@trickytank]

From one bipolar baby to another: you rock!

[@hoxi3d]

Just finished this special on my work computer. I looked up your account to see more, and honestly, it's not enough. I need more of your comedy! Keep going, you've definitely got it. My favorite parts included when I noticed how a lot of the crowd was super silent, and hanging on your every word, only to be followed by boisterous laughter when the punch hit. If that's not crowd control, then I don't know what is.

[@rizzbusiness]

I am also a bipolar baby and this brought me so much laughter. You are a delight on stage and have such an attitude of grace towards the topics. Would love to see more from you!!!

[@travisg999]

You had me at Primus! and the real question is can you still listen to it? because let's just face it... it is pretty damn amazing.

[@intereality]

Yeah Primus sucks. Fuckin fantastic show though.

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

"I've had so much clamydia that I'm legally a Koala." #YouAreWelcome

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

Fun animal fact = adult otters "grape" baby seals.

[@prakhargupta2081]

its always Australian women, they always get me....why are they so funny

[@bleepbloop404]

Fun animal fact: Female Hyenas have a pseudo-penis. Basically their clits are huge. & as you may know, penile & clitoral tissue is the same. Its the same organ, only that during fetal development for humans, the tissue either grows in a penis or stays smoll to make the clit, and then either the eurethra travels up the peen or stays put and the vulva develops, etc. But for female hyenas, their urethra & vaginal canal are also...through their pseudo-penis. O.O and yes. They have to give birth that way. On the flip side though, the water opposum, aka the yapok, is the only currently living marsupial (RIP the thylacine) where both females and males have a pouch. Plus, unlike alot of other marsupials, its pouch opening is located towards the back/bottom. Male yapoks will tuck their genitalia inside of their pouch to keep their bits safe while swimming. :) Thylacines also had the same set up going on but theyre not aquatic and were hunted to extinction before we could really learn about them 3: All we have now are some taxidermy specimens and theyre extremely limited. & the very last thylacine died in capitavity because someone forgot to bring her inside at the end of the day so she froze to death ._. The more you know 🌈

[@rebeccaholderbaum6519]

I got the ultra package a little shake of BP1. A lil razzle dazzle BPD . Ptsd aadhd . GA. Night terrors. Insomnia. And a touch of hypertension.. buddy. You made all 15 of me laugh ❤😂

[@neshafehnel2961]

Thank you for this. This makes me want to dig deeper into mental health even more so to help those around me in my friends group. Hugs to you!!!

[@barbwyer5322]

THISIS FUCKING HILARIOUS! and i learned a thing! Edutainment at its finest!!!!

[@Usernamesaredumb666]

Pretty sure this popped up in my algorithm because I'm bipolar 1 but I'm so glad it did. Bec is hilarious!!

[@Assortment54321]

I havent been diagnosed with Bi polar. But, I do know I have some sort of mood illness. Whats interesting is, when I got treated with clinical depression is a lot of my impulsiveness and mood stuff went away. There were a lot of apology letters for sure.

[@hala9175]

Bec, you are delightful!

[@JJ-vh8ex]

18:56 a crypt of middle age nightmares is so funny 😂

[@deeliciousplum]

Love, love, and love this performance and the glimpses of numerous slices of life that Bec shared with us. Slices of life which had me nodding in 'Yup. I know those feelings.' 😊

[@jonahnayan7109]

"...and she was still there the next day. That's the worst way to find out your dad's a great root" 😂😂 the audible "WOO!" then the "EUGH!" 😂😂 ~YW! Here from the You Wouldn't pod, sorry I'm late but loved you on the episode!

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

Omg thankyou!!

[@Soeia.ElliotClark]

Oh I'm so glad you never got that tattoo, and your therapist knew how to get you into the appointment. There's no shame if you did, but probably a good thing he called. You're doing great!

[@WyliesPop]

Wow. Just wow. As a person 15 years sober & probs BPII & medicated… the reframing… wuffff yeah. Really amazing and hey, you could pick WAY worse bands to worship, truly. BRAVA on a tremendous special. Subscribed, but of course.

[@hollyhollance7014]

What a frigging delight. Gave my Mum the absolute shits because I was laughing so much while watching your special with head phones on.

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

Sorry not sorry!

[@user-yo5jg4gc7p]

Nobody tell her to look up The Les Claypool Frog Brigade. Their "Purple Onion" album will literally make her head explode. No meds will bring her back from that one.

[@shaynaowens6283]

Only hells Yes Girl! Crushed it! Thank you tons for the healing laughs!

[@XisGTZ.789]

This was amazing. Great energy throughout. I laughed the whole time. Thank you! Loved it from the start. Now I'm wondering if y'all wanna go Poly and I'll split the wedding costs with your boyfriend!

[@pupe9983]

Was so awesome to meet you at the pub last week, you are a wonderful human! And on top of it all - you're a brilliant comedian! Fuck yeah! So many great moments in this show. 💖🧡

[@jayo2654]

This was funny. Great job. When you were talking about getting your ass eatin' on the bin I was like hold up, do I know this chick? 😂

[@TODJ589]

Ha lol

[@zealotpsionics]

Holy shit this new wave of aussie comics are insane especially the girlypops!!!! Much love from NZ and 10/10 crack ups

[@candydeebe2725]

You do your thing now, it's AWESOME. Bipolar Power!

[@mattrobnett58]

So many serious comments, lmao. Bec, youre a babe, and hilarious 😚👌

[@stevenanthonycomedy]

As a fellow bipolar baby this was very well done.

[@angelaowens7460]

Hilarious!!!😆😅😂🤣🤣

[@curtisj.d.761]

I think I'm in love.😍

[@chelseajonesmusic]

You are one in a million- loved every minute of this x

[@scarr8262]

If she's bipolar I'm gonna need a breakdown of her medication list because honestly I've been chasing that type of natural happiness for a minute now 😅

[@unionunicorn6776]

It’s a performance. An act. She’s putting on an act for you. She isn’t like this just hanging out lol

[@Kyle-mi8dr]

This is top-notch. Suuuu funny.

[@charleshankreynolds6813]

Wow, incredible. This world would be in a much better place if she could be cloned. Definitely a treasure for our community. Her performance for Bipolar Date Nights would be Awesome.

[@---l---]

Cine-Mate from Seattle! Congratulations on the special looking forward to the new podcast.

[@ShortMonster420]

So fucking hilarious! Love the fun twist on mental illness. ❤😂😂

[@PWood-gh5cq]

Damn, shes the finest comedian ive ever seen. Funny too. How bizzare.

[@victortshikororo6024]

Delightful is the perfect way to describe her

[@WatUP273]

I think I speak for everyone when I say WE NEED MOREEE 😂😂❤❤ GREAT WORK

[@blankfacemelb]

LETS GO BEC!!!

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

Omg BLANKFACE!?!? I love your music 😱😱😱

[@NaisyDew]

You look so much like Mandi Moore! ❤ love the show!

[@ottophage999]

Beautiful ✨

[@kirstymarshall6399]

Love love loved this!

[@NathanBellonation]

Amazing set!! 👏👏👏🏆

[@rominahamel8458]

She's fucking hilarious!!!

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

thankyouuuu ❤

[@leahschwarz6914]

Tiktok brought me here :D Yay so funny love it

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

🥰🥰🥰

[@hopper131]

Bipolar I patient here - You're absolutely hilarious, and fit as hell.

[@itsame2649]

This was incredible

[@kaytea274]

This is Gold! Hilarious, Relatable and Engaging! 😂❤

[@checklysout]

Brilliant, great show!!!! Now I just need to reach out to another 49,895 people to view it.

[@chaddickerson2369]

Very cute!❤

[@juliashunda5037]

😂 so much fun! Loved it! Hope to see more and I’m happy you are doing great! 😊

[@ConorHoltz]

Thank you for showing me my next favorite band.

[@vicobt]

What a doll

[@sarahfinni7596]

So many chuckles from this! Thanks for the joy

[@pastelcardigan]

I listened to this twice back to back. LEGEND

[@jadenpugh4905]

This is wonderful enjoyed the set 😊😊

[@samhain9394]

Please for the love of Les, please tell us what medication worked with your brain soup?!

[@rahsalghul]

Great set Bec. I'm really enjoying the evolution of your comedy.

[@Polska_prin]

Omg what an incredible set!!!! I’m obsessed 😍 guess I need to go get a diagnosis hahaha

[@TODJ589]

Bipolar Buddy.... It's awesomeness is underrated.

[@ozwaldmosis3603]

Primus = Slapa da Bass!!

[@sararogers6965]

Oh god so relatable 😂

[@petra6633]

Wow!!!! 😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂

[@vaza77]

Brilliant set and really one to watch on the Sydney comedy scene, classic!

[@kellieolga7963]

This is awesome 🙌 loved it!

[@jrob2430]

Stumbled on this and enjoyed it, hello from the western US!

[@m.c.robinson8878]

absolutely lovely

[@loganohalloran975]

Love this! I'm also a you wouldn't listener (YW)

[@genxbeyotch]

I can't get over how much Bec looks like Mandy Moore 😮

[@Kruse1]

Funny and beautiful.

[@JessicaKay]

this was delightfully funny!!!

[@vaza77]

Can’t wait to see that 50k tat! Haha great special

[@thekatedolanshow]

The best 👏👏👏

[@gabestone8382]

Hilarious

[@FocusOnThePie]

❤❤❤ Loved it!

[@jordanparks6624]

Great special, I loved it

[@lex7384]

This was very funny

[@jimboshizz]

Well great, now I have to work out if my adhd is actually bipolar or I just have depression too

[@chasematt13]

😂😂 funny AF!

[@bobsmith582]

Very funny

[@klweth5439]

Here from the wfl poddy and i really like this.

[@beccharlwoodcomedy]

Whoa Free Lunch! That's my favourite podcast!

[@robertkerby2581]

Funny!

[@melissaionita4331]

Crying 😂

[@pareshlalta792]

hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@leequesada439]

Good set, lol. The ticks got me good >< XD

[@drewtoburen4882]

Great set and crowd!

[@PWood-gh5cq]

Omg... I shit you not. I am Bi polar/adhd as well and have a very similar tendencies about creating relationships in my head with people i kind of fall in love with via music/media for breif but intense amounts of time. Never knew it had anything to do with my diagnosis. And that being said, you are the mkst beautiful thing ive ever laid eyes on. And we have so much in common we should probably be together. Lol. Really tho.

[@drewboyd2527]

Thanks for reminding me to take my medication, type too Scooby Drewbie Drew lol

[@_DivineTruth_is_Home_]

Thank you ❤