Christopher A. "Freight" Mabrey (born March 26, 1963) is an American podcast personality and tour manager. He is best known as a member of comedian Tim Hawkins' Poddy Break podcast.
Freight Mabrey | |
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| Born | Christopher A. Mabrey March 26, 1963 (age 61) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Best Ever |
| Employer | Rock Show Comedy |
| Known for | Love of fruit; Comebacks; Gonzo impression |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Early life edit
Freight was the son of Bill Mabrey and Alyce Faye Mabrey.[1] He attended Fort Zumwalt High School and played right guard and kicker for the school's football team.[2][3]
Poddy Break edit
Freight is a frequent cast member on comedian Tim Hawkins' Poddy Break podcast. Freight is known for his love of fruit and talking animals, as well as his inability to pronounce the word "wolf." He frequently uses witty comeback lines known as "Freightbacks" and does impressions of pirates and Gonzo. He also often abruptly changes the subject of the podcast's conversation, a phenomenon known on the podcast as a "seg-Freight." Freight's fans are known as "Dalfreightions."[4] In September, 2016, the hashtag #iamfreight was introduced by fans.[5]
Personal life edit
Freight married Susan "Pooz" Story in 1989. Freight has three kids: Caleb (born February 7, 1995), Josh—also known as Chang (born February 21, 1998), and Sophie (born in December, 2006). [6] He is a cousin of Tim Hawkins.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Bill Mabrey, 67". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 5, 2003. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ "Principia Makes Quick Work Of Zumwalt Central Monday". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 31, 1978. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ "Zumwalt Starts on Rebuilding Trail". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 27, 1980. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ Tim Hawkins (2 March 2017). "Poddy Break 051 - Backhands, Plantains and Dalfreightions". timhawkins.net/pages/poddy-break (Podcast). Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ Crystal Alexander [@cystal3] (September 9, 2016). "@poddybreak After 27 episodes I've come to realize I am the Freight of my friendship group. #iamfreight" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Marriage Licenses". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 12, 1989. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ Tim Hawkins (2 March 2017). "Poddy Break 053 - The Crew - Plivates, Ultraman, and Cannibals". timhawkins.net/pages/poddy-break (Podcast). Retrieved 29 June 2017.