With so much of our lives taking place in the digital world, it can be easy to forget the importance of personal interaction.

The Ohio born, Madison-based comedian has been diving into the literal and metaphorical deep end all his life. Comedy has been his life preserver the entire time.

Sandwiched between the mouth of the Calumet River and Lake Michigan lies a 573 acre desolate plot that was once home to the largest steelmaking operation in Chicago. Formally known as South Works, the area remains as a portrait of industrial decline