Chapter
The Standup Comedy Boom of the 80s
02:04 - 06:37 (04:32)
The speaker remembers the time when standup comedy exploded in the 80s and shares a personal anecdote about opening for Chris Rock.
Clips
Two comedians reminisce about starting their stand-up careers in the midst of the stand-up comedy boom of the 80s and share the names of other comedians that were part of their circle.
02:04 - 03:05 (01:01)
Summary
Two comedians reminisce about starting their stand-up careers in the midst of the stand-up comedy boom of the 80s and share the names of other comedians that were part of their circle.
ChapterThe Standup Comedy Boom of the 80s
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A conversation about comedians from the past, including Blaine Capatch, Todd Glass, and many more who had unique styles and personalities that contributed to their comedic success.
03:05 - 03:51 (00:46)
Summary
A conversation about comedians from the past, including Blaine Capatch, Todd Glass, and many more who had unique styles and personalities that contributed to their comedic success.
ChapterThe Standup Comedy Boom of the 80s
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Adam McKay discusses his start in stand-up comedy and his transition to improvisation, sketch, writing, and directing, highlighting his experience opening for Chris Rock as the highlight of his stand-up career.
03:51 - 05:20 (01:28)
Summary
Adam McKay discusses his start in stand-up comedy and his transition to improvisation, sketch, writing, and directing, highlighting his experience opening for Chris Rock as the highlight of his stand-up career.
ChapterThe Standup Comedy Boom of the 80s
EpisodeA Conversation With Adam McKay
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The narrator reflects on referencing obsolete business models when discussing history and his early days in stand-up, including opening for Richard Lewis and Chris Rock.
05:20 - 06:37 (01:16)
Summary
The narrator reflects on referencing obsolete business models when discussing history and his early days in stand-up, including opening for Richard Lewis and Chris Rock.