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 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.
The creator has to have ever more outlandish and extreme views, more red meat for the audience with even less nuance.
Comedian Tom Papa discusses the potential future of stand-up comedy in a socially distant world while reflecting on the importance of audience interaction in a successful comedy show.
The Chappelle Show's "I'm Rick James, bitch" sketch became an instant classic. In this episode, Neal Brennan and Dave recount the origins of the skit, particularly Charlie Murphy's encounters with Rick James himself.
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.
The guest discusses how they were drawn to comedy and how life changing experiences led them to pursue a career in entertainment, going against the traditional milestones of success.
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.
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 emphasizes the importance of having a voice for entertainment purposes and how comedians like Chris Farley, John Belushi, and Maria Bamford have the ability to communicate larger truths about life through their comedy.
This podcast episode touches on the speaker's desire to perform a comedy show in Greece, the influence of Joe Rogan on the comedy scene, and the need for it to be a special and successful event before proceeding.
The speaker jokes about enjoying a messy meal of crab and sarcastically suggests that mispronouncing small towns in the United Kingdom is the least that can be done to make right the evils of colonialism.
Bert Kreischer discusses his obsession with Kool-Aid over water and how he sings from his throat, not his diaphragm. He also chats about butt rock and how people try to imitate Eddie Vedder's voice, causing laughter from his peers.
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik shares his thoughts on the challenges of joining the cast of Saturday Night Live and the pressure to find your niche right away.
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 hosts interview a well-known comedian and discuss how the internet has changed the industry, as well as reminiscing on past experiences.
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 podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
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 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.
Comedian Sean Harpini proposes having an opera singer curate funny comments and sing them in a beautiful baritone to avoid lulls during a podcast.
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.
The hosts discuss the topic of making inappropriate jokes, specifically when it comes to joking about sensitive subjects such as someone's parents being deceased.
A humorous rant about the speaker's frustrating and childish traveling companions, including her husband and friend, and a particularly memorable incident involving blaming a bed-wetting incident on a kindergartener.
