Comedian Mike Birbiglia examines the use of curse words in his recent show, "Thank God for Jokes", and explains why he doesn't curse gratuitously in his performances.
Comedian Tom Papa discusses the potential future of stand-up comedy in a socially distant world while reflecting on the importance of audience interaction in a successful comedy show.
The podcast discusses the shift in comedic humor and how it has become more serious and politically correct, with also mentioning the impact of changes in societal norms with a reference to a joke about OJ Simpson made during a rehearsal.
Pacing and rhythm are crucial to the success of a joke, often leading to different reactions from audiences even if the joke is told the same way each time.
This podcast episode features discussions on jokes, comedy writing process, discrimination, and being a comedian.
The speaker elaborates on his strange night out with a comedian, which involved going to airports, bars, and a gym for roller skating. The comedian's alcohol consumption is also mentioned.
The speaker recounts a time when he had to hide in a Wendy's bush and got scared by a mother and her two little boys in the window.
James Acaster shares his questionable techniques for grabbing pandas and avoiding the dangerous vibrations of a blue whale's tail.
A comedian contemplates his genetic history and the sensation of being in space while holding on by a cord. He also jokes about the impracticality of using bear spray on muggers.
The guest discusses how they were drawn to comedy and how life changing experiences led them to pursue a career in entertainment, going against the traditional milestones of success.
The podcast host reflects on how comedians who are often perceived as crude or offensive, such as Ricky Gervais and Howard Stern, can paradoxically be some of the kindest and most sensitive people when encountered personally.
Comedian discusses how her family has become the inspiration for a new show about her life, utilizing their unique personalities and experiences for comedic effect.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
This podcast episode discusses the relationship between talent scouts and comics, and how scouts invest their time in finding talented individuals who can reflect positively on them.
Comedian Mike Birbiglia shares how his jokes about the struggles in his life became more relatable as he got older, while still allowing him to find humor in difficult situations.
The hosts discuss a comedic TikTok channel called Vitalik doing things, which features the unintentionally hilarious actions of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
Comedians Kurt Braunohler and Afira Eisenberg have new comedy specials available on YouTube, and also co-host the podcasts Bananas and Parenting as a Joke respectively. The hosts of the Bad Dates podcast invite listeners to share their horror stories from the dating world.
The podcast episode features an unintelligible conversation regarding a disruptive dog, where one person is howling while the other is mad about it.
Comedian discusses how his early work was influenced by his obsession with Andy Kaufman.
A comedian recalls the story of his father seeing him perform live for the first time and getting surprised by Wade Boggs' visit, followed by an advertisement for men's grooming products.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
Comedian Joe List shares a story about jerking off on a high school friend's jacket with his buddies.
The hosts try to call Mike Agarvino while he's on vacation, jokingly guessing that he's on the beach sipping on Mai Tais or tequila, and invite him to say hi to his fans.
The speaker talks about meat and how some people take cooking too seriously, before transitioning to a story about guests at his comedy show who talked throughout the entire performance.
The speaker discusses how someone's ego can impact their performance as a comedian and how others may be hesitant to provide honest feedback due to friendship or professional relationships.
The hosts of the podcast have a conversation about how they often get sidetracked during podcast episodes, and joke about the many tangents and inside jokes that occur during recordings.
The host recounts the story of paying for dinner for 35 movie stars before being invited to see Chris Rock perform at the Comedy Store. Chris had many big names in the crowd, and the host reflects on the experience as a comedian.
The speaker talks about an incident where someone asked if they were there to perform a comedy show. The speaker and their friend laugh hysterically, and the speaker mentions that they are wearing Target shoes.
The speaker discusses the comedic talent of someone referred to as Danny and describes him as well as other hobbyists.
The episode features the character Doug Sexy, a child in school who is too angry to approach. The episode follows Moe and his group as they try to get a baby back from Lumer and his partner Hattie Seth Powers. This transcript also includes an advertisement for the "Leading Corporate Transformation" podcast.
The tagline was kind of a spoiler. The podcast that recommends 2,000 of it per day. That was the worst.
The podcast hosts discuss when it's appropriate to intervene if someone's joke crosses the line into abuse.
A few random phrases from a possibly humorous podcast.
A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
This transcript is a discussion about building a town for Improv and how it's not a feasible idea. The speakers thank the guests for talking to them and announce their upcoming shows on Apple TV+.
