Chapter
The Beauty of Comedy Clubs
31:14 - 38:01 (06:47)
The absence of advertising in comedy clubs helps comedians unwind from their art and enjoy their free time without thinking about comedy.
Clips
The speaker recounts some dangerous situations and mishaps he witnessed while working for a now-defunct car company before discussing his decision to move to the UK.
31:14 - 32:11 (00:57)
Summary
The speaker recounts some dangerous situations and mishaps he witnessed while working for a now-defunct car company before discussing his decision to move to the UK.
ChapterThe Beauty of Comedy Clubs
Episode#428: Jim Jefferies on Comedy, Life Lessons, and the Magic of Filling Out Customs Forms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Comedian John Bishop talks about his experiences touring for comedy shows in the UK and the US, discussing how distance and geography affect the industry in different ways.
32:11 - 34:25 (02:14)
Summary
Comedian John Bishop talks about his experiences touring for comedy shows in the UK and the US, discussing how distance and geography affect the industry in different ways.
ChapterThe Beauty of Comedy Clubs
Episode#428: Jim Jefferies on Comedy, Life Lessons, and the Magic of Filling Out Customs Forms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In the American comedy scene, the comedy clubs decide who gets paid how much, whereas in the British comedy scene, everyone is paid the same amount.
34:25 - 36:03 (01:37)
Summary
In the American comedy scene, the comedy clubs decide who gets paid how much, whereas in the British comedy scene, everyone is paid the same amount. This creates a “I'll get the drinks” mentality among higher earners in the American scene.
ChapterThe Beauty of Comedy Clubs
Episode#428: Jim Jefferies on Comedy, Life Lessons, and the Magic of Filling Out Customs Forms
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In the UK, the comedy scene was non-competitive and lacked jealousy among comedians because everyone was paid equally and there was no emphasis on headliners over lesser-known acts.
36:03 - 38:01 (01:58)
Summary
In the UK, the comedy scene was non-competitive and lacked jealousy among comedians because everyone was paid equally and there was no emphasis on headliners over lesser-known acts.