The speaker tries to depersonalize their work and see it as a force of nature rather than focusing on individuals. They suggest performing at low stakes open mics to better understand oneself.
The speaker talks about the brilliance of building similar but different enough shows that were cohesive as standalone features. They also discuss the subtleties of comedic personas and the importance of avoiding personal disclosures on stage.
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.
Comedian talks about how his friend's loan saved his career when he was struggling financially and could not afford to travel to gigs.
A stream of consciousness about various topics including performing at the Comedy Store before the COVID-19 pandemic, imagining homeless people and their proximity to luxury cars, the Stress Factory, and late nights on the roof of a building cursing God.
In this episode, the hosts discuss making jokes about micro penises, and whether it's acceptable or not. They also touch on the topic of demonizing people, and the importance of having true friends who support you.
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.
A comedian recounts a story about feeling nervous in a bad neighborhood and his defense mechanism against potential robbers. He also mentions a similar experience someone else had regarding being asked a question in a scary situation.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
The host makes random and nonsensical statements about love, sex, and merchandise, with occasional shoutouts to their dog.
A comedian reflects on a time when he was booed off stage and discusses his thoughts and feelings about the experience.
The comedian discusses trying to find a joke in everything and creating little games to stretch out and improve her comedy.
Despite his portrayal as an underdog in "Back to School," Rodney Dangerfield was actually a highly popular comedian with college students in the late 1970s.
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.
Joel Kim Booster and Matteo Lane discuss their early days in stand-up comedy, including performing at a gay bar in Astoria, and how they have evolved as hosts of the podcast Unstructured.
The podcast episode features a discussion with random tangents and non-sequiturs about strange topics that range from sports to nature.
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.
Comedian shares a funny story about attending a friend's birthday party where a strange Pakistani version of the birthday song was played on repeat. He also jokes about the dangers of losing your wedding ring during a set.
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.
This podcast episode features a conversation with comedian Andrew Santino discussing various topics such as fashion, race relations, and his career in comedy.
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.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker expresses gratitude for the welcoming and friendly attitudes of Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and other big stars towards the newer generation of comedians entering Hollywood.
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 comedian tells an unknown joke which causes the audience to uproar with laughter and him to get mad when someone makes a comment. The show ends when the lights turn on after he finishes his joke.
The Fridge Appreciation Society convenes, and the hosts dive into a series of absurd conversations ranging from micro-mass drivers to improvised musicals. Wade's Silly Choices segment leads to some canine flatulence, and Mark's love for erecting clown noses brings the humor to a peak.
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 speaker feels that making a certain joke in front of a live audience that includes a baby is in poor taste. The woman handling the camera was very nice and joked about it later.
The speaker discusses her reluctance to meet her friend's suburban baby due to her focus on comedy.
Sam Morante is a defense attorney.
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+.
