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 speaker talks about mistaking a comedian for Bruce Campbell in a joke and being disappointed in themselves afterwards.
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.
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.
Comedian Fred Armisen talks about how he and Carrie Brownstein started the show "Portlandia" by putting up videos on a website, leading to enough material to make a pilot. They also met at a party and instantly knew they were going to be friends.
This podcast episode features discussions on jokes, comedy writing process, discrimination, and being a comedian.
The speaker reflects on the idea that most people have a class that led them to pursue comedy, and how it takes time to realize that others find different paths.
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.
Comedian and actor, Pete Holmes, discusses the various paths individuals can take to break into the comedy world and the importance of honing your craft before seeking out opportunities.
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.
The hosts engage in meaningless babble, sexual innuendos, and promote their merchandise while occasionally discussing topics that devolve into chaos.
The comedian discusses trying to find a joke in everything and creating little games to stretch out and improve her comedy.
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 podcast discusses the phenomenon of comedy artists seeking fame and success, and how this can paradoxically hinder their ability to fully immerse themselves in the creative process.
Comedians promote their upcoming shows and calendar on this podcast episode and encourage listeners to purchase tickets and leave questions for the next episode.
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.
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.
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 features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
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.
Comedian Matt McCusker promotes his upcoming comedy shows in various cities and encourages listeners to join his Patreon.
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.
Comedian Colin Quinn talks about his time at Saturday Night Live and how Lauren Michaels hired him as a writer despite questioning his abilities, all while poking fun at his weight.
This episode of Distractable begins with a competition between hosts Mark, Wade, and Bob, followed by a series of rants about the annoyance of wind and other everyday things.
The comedian discusses the concerns that come along with performing comedy and the potential risks and threats that comedians face, referencing Bob Saget's recent unexpected death.
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.
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A humorous dialogue between friends discussing pencil erasers, hotel visits, and the love of mutual friends.
