Der Gastgeber gibt Tipps für angehende Stand-up Comedians, darunter die Bedeutung von Erfahrung und den Umgang mit dem Publikum.
A comedian reflects on the challenges of growing up Jewish in a predominantly Southern Baptist area, including the prevalence of anti-Semitic comments he received. Despite the pressure to conform, he has stayed true to his own style of comedy.
A discussion about stand-up comedy and working hard in that field.
Comedian recalls being mistaken for a reality TV star during a stand-up show in Michigan. He jokes about the benefits of being in the golden age of podcasting and then recalls a time when he was complimented on a souffle he did not make.
The speaker shares their experiences with stand-up comedy and how writing jokes about themselves and their life experiences helped them succeed in the industry.
The speaker shares his vision of creating an Avengers-style team that collaborates on special projects and changing stand-up comedy during the social media era.
A discussion about receiving advice for stand-up comedians, including the importance of starting at open mic nights and the difference between performing for fans versus a general audience.
The speaker discusses holding a microphone when starting out in stand-up comedy and reminisces about a crime scene joke using a hand mic.
The early days of stand-up comedy were all about surprise jokes and dark humor, much like the comedy of today. With jokes that would make audiences groan and react with "ooze and ahs", comedians like the one being discussed made a name for themselves for their great humor.
Comedians often glamorize drug addiction and alcoholism, but Jerry advocates for health and wellness through yoga and smoothies. In the comedy world, it is important to continually create and refine new material to remain vulnerable and fresh on stage.
Stand-up comedian talks about the importance of retention and self-discipline when building a career in comedy, and how going viral does not necessarily equate success in terms of ticket sales.
