Working comedians have to constantly strive to improve their craft, often driving long distances and performing short spots. However, the lifestyle can be full of temptations to party and lacks discipline.
The comedian discusses the limitations of trying to find conflict in stand-up comedy, but is praised by a friend for his ability to talk about getting hand jobs for the first time. This led him to focus on conflict in his writing with his creative partner.
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 hosts discuss how comedian Ian Bag is easily impersonated due to his short and to the point phone calls.
The hosts of a comedy podcast enjoy good food, wine, and conversation while in Paris, discussing the chemistry between them and the unique characteristics of the wine they're drinking.
In their first episode, Yashere, Stavros, and Sam discuss their upcoming podcast, their cultural backgrounds, and even speak a little Greek. They also joke around and tease each other throughout the episode.
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 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.
A comedian discusses the constant need to create new material in order to continue succeeding in stand-up comedy.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
In this episode, the conversation revolves around creating and sharing comedy content in the age of social media, discussing how online comedy has evolved, the importance of building a strong presence, and the best ways to monetize content.
The speaker reminisces about the days when comedians wrote great jokes and didn't resort to racist or gay humor, and talks about a particular comedian who made fun of himself and his non-existent family.
Burt Kreischer discusses being criticized by a gender studies major for jokes he made about his wife and daughter on a podcast with Bill Burr, and apologizes for any offense caused.
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.
In this episode, the speaker highlights the toxicity and prejudices prevalent in the comedy industry, leading to adverse impacts on mental health and relationships, influenced by the predatory nature of the field.
The hosts of Distractable discuss inside jokes, pointless arguments, and whether they stacked the winning points before recording the episode.
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.
Comedians Mike Myers and Will Arnett discuss their experience hosting "The Gong Show", including Myers' famous Tommy Maitland persona and the challenges of energizing the audience.
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.
Howie Mandel and his daughter Jacqueline Schultz talk with comedian Jay Leno about shooting porn in the studio.
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 transcript discusses how comedian Dice had two versions of himself, one where he acted like Jerry Lewis and another where he boasted about his lifestyle.
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.
The boys discuss the idea of creating a new group that fights like 14-year-olds in the park, similar to "Proud Boys," but for Australian or Canadian fans of "On the Rocks" and "The Rock."
The podcast hosts discuss when it's appropriate to intervene if someone's joke crosses the line into abuse.
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