Seneca was tasked with teaching Nero philosophy but it didn't work as Nero did not listen until the first five years of his reign which were considered pretty good.
The longevity of a career in entertainment is impressive, particularly when an individual continues to excel and produce great work after many years. Many comedians have proven this in their decades-long careers, setting a high standard for other performers.
The podcast host and guest discuss how the guest got introduced to Stoicism while in college when he received an invitation to a Trojan Condoms event. The event was hosted by Dr. Drew and was an introduction that stuck with him.