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.
The speaker talks about his experience of bombing for 12 minutes in a stand-up comedy session, and how it affects his confidence. The speaker also shares his thoughts on Shug Night and recounts a conversation with a guy.
A discussion about stand-up comedy and working hard in that field.
Stand-up comedy can sometimes feel like a routine for some performers, but for others, it's pure fun and joy, especially in intimate settings where comics can try new material and feel true to themselves.
A comedian discusses the evolution of stand-up comedy venues and how different venues had their own dedicated teams in the past.
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.
The American stand-up comedy differs vastly from any other country's comedy form. The Brits are known for developing an hour-long original set every year, whereas American comics set up their acts as per the audiences' anticipated reactions.
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.
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.
The speaker reminisces about the time he spent doing stand-up comedy in his younger days, including traveling to different cities and bombing on stage.
