Comedian Mike Birbiglia shares his thoughts on what message he would like to put on a metaphorical billboard to reach billions of people. He believes that his comedy notebook, which is half journal, would be useful for everyone to see on a billboard.
The comedian talks about the controversy over another comedian stealing jokes and how he, as a fan, was interested in the situation.
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 speaker reminisces about the old episodes of Space Ghost with added laugh tracks and inappropriate editing, which made them genuinely funny, and wonders if anyone has done something similar with The Office.
Comedian discusses how he balances political humor, getting away with the most offensive jokes, and his career path.
Neal Brennan discusses his role in launching several successful comedians and shows, while also sharing some humorous anecdotes.
This podcast episode features discussions on jokes, comedy writing process, discrimination, and being a comedian.
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.
A speaker shares their experience of learning how to improve their comedic storytelling skills which involves learning how to deliver setups and tagging jokes.
A comedian discusses the constant need to create new material in order to continue succeeding in stand-up comedy.
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.
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.
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.
The effectiveness of comedians' stories depends on the person listening. Additionally, the design of the story and the physicality of the comedy play major roles in determining the amount of laughter an audience will experience.
The comedian talks about the comedic potential of having a therapist for a mother, imagining what it would be like if his own mother called in to his show to confront him about his jokes.
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.
In this comedy bit, John Mulaney hilariously tries to pronounce the word "geriatric" during a visit to his doctor.
The podcast features rambling and incoherent conversations, with frequent non-sequiturs and mispronunciations.
The speaker discusses his love for comedy and how it brings people together, despite pushback from some religious individuals.
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.
Comedians talk about making money in the industry, from internships to OnlyFans, as well as the drama between comics.
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 talk about their grandpas and the weird square frame glasses they wore. One host shares a story about fake Confederate statues that would shock people who tried to push them over, and the other host jokes about his own bombing experience at a Pittsburgh improv.
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 discusses his collaboration with Triumph, the dog puppet, creator on sketches and how they complemented each other’s ideas.
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.
