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.
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.
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.
Comedian talks about how his friend's loan saved his career when he was struggling financially and could not afford to travel to gigs.
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 talks about the similarities between the promotion tactics of a gym and a stand-up comedian, as well as the physical requirements of being a high-level comedian.
Comedian Eddie Murphy's return to stand-up after a long break highlights the importance of constantly refreshing your act and avoiding being pigeonholed into a particular type of comedy. Adapting to change and having a universal appeal are key elements in becoming a great comedian.
Comedian Bobby Lee opens up about his struggles with feeling like an outsider, his recent work on a Netflix show, and the impact of his upbringing on his comedy.
Comedian Joe List talks about Pete Davidson's nonchalant attitude while filming a movie together and how it differed from Joe's own mindset.
A discussion on how stand-up comedy specials going direct-to-consumer through streaming platforms can benefit young comedians who no longer have the option of traditional television airtime.
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.
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.
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.
A humorous conversation about giving birthday gifts and the ironic gift of Corona beer during the pandemic, along with an unexpected gift of ramen noodles.
The hosts discuss the difficulties they faced when setting up their studio. From the length of cords to finding a company to provide them with the necessary equipment, they recount their experiences of creating an intimate setting for the show.
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.
A personal anecdote of a comedian's experience at a Dana Carvey comedy show, including impressions and storytelling.
Comedian Bert Kreischer joins Stavros Halkias on his podcast, StavrosWorld, as they discuss pronunciation and the art of drinking.
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.
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.
Farrell Williams discusses his motivation for pursuing comedy despite his father's difficult experiences with job security in the entertainment industry.
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.
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 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.
This transcript contains a humorous tale of a magician and a parrot who become stranded together on a life raft after a cruise ship sinks, with the parrot constantly spoiling the magician's act and asking where the boat is.
A few random phrases from a possibly humorous podcast.
Comedian discusses the use of the word "retarded" and how some people overreact to it.
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.
