Daniel Sloss discusses how comedy introduced him to people from diverse backgrounds and allowed him to travel and experience new things. He also talks about the danger of ironic racism and how it still stems from ignorance and fear.
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.
The speaker discusses growing up with parents who made a baseline level of survivable income, the financial opportunities of working in the entertainment industry and how their environment bolstered their ambition to pursue comedy.
Comedian shares hilarious stories of being obsessed with a body part and being questioned on wearing Gucci shoes on Conan.
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.
Two comedians discuss their experiences as fathers and share humorous anecdotes about their children.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
Buck Henry went on national TV shows for years, advocating for the clothing of animals, as part of a prank orchestrated by Alan Abel, and continued to do so even after the prank was revealed to the public.
The speaker talks about a roast that they participated in at Saks's birthday, and how it was the most off-color, mean-spirited diatribe they have ever heard.
Comedian David Alan Grier talks about how his friend Keenen Ivory Wayans got the idea to create "In Living Color," and how the show brought together some of the biggest names in comedy at the time.
Comedian Todd Glass talks about purifying the audience by saying things that make some people uncomfortable during his stand-up routines. He and the host discuss the abundance of content on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as the surprise of learning how many people have Amazon Prime.
The hosts of a podcast discuss a previous guest who some listeners did not initially recognize, but enjoyed the conversation with. The guest has an extensive background in comedy, including appearances on Mr. Show.
The hosts discuss a comedic TikTok channel called Vitalik doing things, which features the unintentionally hilarious actions of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
The speaker discusses how certain comics are unique in their brand of comedy and are like an island in the world of pop culture art that is a window into discussing culture.
Comedian Bobby Lee's penis size is discussed and his tendency to downplay it despite being a "grower not a shower." The conversation also touches on censorship in comedy and the limitations placed on comedians.
The podcast episode features an unintelligible conversation regarding a disruptive dog, where one person is howling while the other is mad about it.
Comedian Adam Ray talks about transitioning from basketball to baseball, the highest compliment he receives as a performer, and recommends a DP named Todd Ban Hazel.
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.
A comedian shares their experience of being whispered to during their comedy show and explains their preference for a different kind of whisper.
Comedian Bert Kreischer recounts a time a fan asked for a photo while he was at a low point before shooting his Netflix special.
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.
In this episode, the hosts warn listeners of offensive humor and proceed to tell their favorite jokes, resulting in laughter and discussion.
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.
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 shares their experience of trying to make others laugh, but failing miserably and feeling like they wanted to die. The attempt ended up being an unsuccessful thumbnail for a video about two people standing around while the speaker sat on the toilet with a white wig and a colorful fork.
The podcast discusses the different approaches comedians take to their sets, including clean versus dirty material and the use of jokes. They also touch on the symbolism of a birdcage at the end of a show.
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.
Comedian shares a funny story about how he comments on people trying to show him magic tricks and discusses his wife's support of attending his shows for over a decade.
A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
