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.
Success in comedy requires a great deal of sacrifices that the person who is 98% of the way there isn't making, but ultimately comes down to one’s ability to deal with the suffering that comes with such success.
The speaker talks about mistaking a comedian for Bruce Campbell in a joke and being disappointed in themselves afterwards.
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.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares how they were encouraged to be their authentic self on stage rather than trying to fit a certain mold. They also discuss how abstaining from alcohol may have impacted their performance during a comedy special.
Two comedians discuss their experiences as fathers and share humorous anecdotes about their children.
A comedian discusses the constant need to create new material in order to continue succeeding in stand-up comedy.
A comedian recounts a story about feeling nervous in a bad neighborhood and his defense mechanism against potential robbers. He also mentions a similar experience someone else had regarding being asked a question in a scary situation.
The comedian shares how she signs her friend's notebooks with blessings through a trance-like state, with shoutouts to notable guests in her Broadway show.
The speaker discusses how offensive jokes are perceived and how people's laughter doesn't necessarily signify approval.
The guest on the podcast expresses excitement for the rising comedians in today's industry, specifically mentioning Bill Burr.
Learning how to do stand-up comedy can be a daunting task, but it’s the best kind of training to get over yourself, to learn how to say a joke, to learn how to say a line and to interact with an audience.
In this podcast, the host talks to comedian Mark Norman about his career, his writing process, and a lot more while sharing some laughs along the way.
Bert Kreischer shares the crazy story of how the picture of him shirtless made him go viral and how a TV deal with Will Smith's production company came out of it.
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 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.
Wade talks about his invention of baby condoms, denies premeditated plagiarism, and having a slice of brain on his mantelpiece, while Mark admits his second memory was of a pantsless birthday and his 20-day incarceration.
The speaker reminisces about falling in love with a female comedian during a hosting gig and discusses a memory of a sketch involving Mrs. Garrett and a carrot.
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.
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 hosts discuss encouraging the angriest person you know to write fan fiction and suggest hugging a cat for mood lifting. They also joke about ending the podcast with a request for Twitter handles despite discussing the worst topics.
Comedians often face hecklers and tough crowds at local bars and clubs, with drunk patrons shouting insults and making it difficult for the comedian to perform. Even if a comedian fights back, the audience may turn on them further.
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.
A comedian reminisces about opening for a famous colleague and receiving compliments for his jokes.
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 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.
Comedians Mark Normand and Joe List share their hilarious stories of traveling on the road, from getting heckled to getting laid. With a focus on making their listeners laugh, they recount their wildest experiences in their signature witty style.
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.
