The hosts discuss how pushing boundaries in humor and topics can lead to increased success, despite potential backlash, and the challenges of hiring a writer on a tight budget.
The comedian shares how comedy helped him as a kid by allowing him to use humor as a defense mechanism while also avoiding emotions, eventually becoming a way to withstand pain as an adult.
This podcast episode discusses the persona of a young comedian who loved to spin a yarn and sometimes fudged the facts to create a better story, while also being sharp and funny, comparable to an emo personality. The episode also recommends Gary Goldman's state abbreviations bit for stand-up enthusiasts.
The host discusses the difficulties of dealing with affectionate hecklers in comedy performances and the impact it has on both the performer and the audience. He highlights the unwritten rule that a comic shouldn't turn an audience member against them, but sometimes it's necessary to address the situation negatively.
Comedian Dan Whitehurst discusses the importance of staying connected with fans during the pandemic and how it can be achieved through creativity and authenticity.
A comedian who shares personal experiences and connects with audiences on an emotional level is more likely to build a following than one who only tells dick jokes, as they can create a sense of relatability and empathy with their listeners.
A humorous story about a white lady in rural Georgia's take on hotdogs and the difficulty of special ordering them.
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.
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.
The podcasters discuss the likelihood of a comedian making a successful movie and mention positive comments from fans about a new project.
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 speaker discusses how comedy fans often travel to different locations and attend guest appearances by their favorite comedians. They mention that even though booking agents may not know much about the comedy community, guest appearances are a great way for comedians to expand their audience.
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.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
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.
From the early days of comedy to shows like SNL, there have been pivotal moments where incredibly talented people have come together and produced iconic comedy that has stood the test of time.
Comedian discusses how his early work was influenced by his obsession with Andy Kaufman.
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.
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 shares their experience of following their bliss and creating joyful experiences through attending comedy shows and performing comedy skits. They also talk about leaving voice mails in character and the joy it brings to them and others.
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.
Comedians talk about making money in the industry, from internships to OnlyFans, as well as the drama between comics.
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 hosts make unintentional sexual innuendos about their guest's glove and fetish.
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.
Luna and her cousin are having a great time.
The podcast discusses an offensive stand-up set where the comedian made inappropriate jokes about AIDS and women's genitalia, causing a member of the audience to throw a shoe.
Sam Morante is a defense attorney.
The hosts talk about a boring person who fell asleep during elective surgery and also discuss the benefits of trying out new material at comedy clubs.
