This transcript is a humorous introduction to a new podcast hosted by an internationally beloved comedy superstar and television icon from the 90s, with a hint at the central story involving a hearse driver.
The speaker discusses the evolution of comedy and how it has become more focused on being empathetic towards both sides of an issue while providing a level of harshness with jokes that has never been seen before.
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 reflects on the ups and downs of their career in comedy, acknowledging the role of luck in success but also the meritocracy that can exist in the field.
Comedian Tim Dillon gets mobbed by fans while shopping at Target.
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 creation of a website allowed people to post their favorite jokes leading to a scientific research that determined the top jokes based on region and a group rating system.
The reality of comedy is people showing up to strip malls and telling jokes for an hour while people eat chicken fingers and they all get drunk and they laugh and they feel a little bit better about their lives.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
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.
Two friends from the comedy world discuss the importance of staying true to one's own style and continually pushing towards success, while enjoying the opportunity to connect in person.
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.
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.
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.
The podcast episode features a discussion with random tangents and non-sequiturs about strange topics that range from sports to nature.
A comedian shares a story of being misidentified as Albanian and discusses his past joke about Russians being the scariest white people.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
Comedian Foley shares a story about how he and his friends got tricked into helping a fellow comic who was going through a rough time, only to find out later that he had some serious personal issues.
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 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.
Farrell Williams discusses his motivation for pursuing comedy despite his father's difficult experiences with job security in the entertainment industry.
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.
Dana Carvey talks about his experience with being a comedian, including his time on Saturday Night Live and performing characters like "Church Lady."
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 discusses her reluctance to meet her friend's suburban baby due to her focus on comedy.
A few random phrases from a possibly humorous podcast.
Comedians had to get 'asses in seats' to be discovered by TV producers, and four-wall theaters were the ultimate goal. However, many perceived this form of success negatively.
A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
