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.
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 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.
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.
Comedians Kid Rock and Joey Diaz discuss their controversial views on race and prison in this week's Burtcast. Joey Diaz jokes about the lack of black people in prison while Kid Rock shares his love for black culture and 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 host discusses the difficulty of comparing different skills, such as comedy, singing, and martial arts expertise.
Comedian Michelle Buteau talks about how emotional investment in comedy can often make it more effective and relatable.
The podcast features a discussion about a medical case, including a rare transplant from a German donor, with humorous commentary from the host.
Comedian Joe List talks about Pete Davidson's nonchalant attitude while filming a movie together and how it differed from Joe's own mindset.
This transcript snippet discusses the contrast between respectful commentary and objectification towards women in comedy.
Trevor Wallace thanks Annie, Wreck, and Juice for being on the show and jokingly reassures fans that Bobby Lee is doing well. They end the show by advertising Annie's new podcast and joking about Bobby's conquests in New York.
This podcast episode discusses the relationship between talent scouts and comics, and how scouts invest their time in finding talented individuals who can reflect positively on them.
Comedians like Robert Buscemi come to this podcast to confess something they've never told anyone before. However, an ad for Glade Pluggables is snuck into the conversation, causing some confusion.
The podcast delves into the limitations around freedom of self-expression in comedy, particularly in relation to racist and sexist jokes. Also, discusses how we can balance creative freedom with social responsibility.
The speaker discovered physical comedy as a way to make others comfortable while looking like the "ass" and discusses the importance of finding a subject matter without trying to force a message.
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 podcast has a name of a celebrity they know.
Comedian Norm Macdonald's friends and fellow comedians such as David Spade, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Murray, gathered at the New York comedy club to pay their respects at his memorial service, where they watched footage of his never-released stand-up special.
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.
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 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.
Comedian Howie Mandel complains about left turn arrows and praises people's ability to survive COVID-19 on his podcast, March Madness Madness. He also promotes his merchandise on howiemandel.com.
The speaker talks about a time when Patrice made a funny joke about his diabetes while engaging in playful shit talk with Voss and others.
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.
A few random phrases from a possibly humorous podcast.
A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
