From Physical Therapy to TV Production with Dr. Ted Anderson

In this episode of Owl Talk, we welcome Dr. Ted Anderson (Santa Clara ’01), a physical therapist, stand-up comedian, and executive producer of Mokumoku. Ted shares his path from biochemistry to physical therapy, and how one decision shifted his career. He explains why the field remains rewarding and how taking risks early creates new opportunities. He also reflects on his experience in stand-up comedy, the discipline behind it, and the role failure plays in improving over time. The episode highlights Moku Moku, a Hawaii-based comedy series, including how it was built, produced, and distributed on platforms like Tubi and Amazon Prime Video. Ted also discusses how the Maui wildfires impacted production and how the community responded. Throughout the conversation, he connects these experiences back to Sigma Pi and the role it plays in building connections and shaping purpose.