Chapter
Clips
Comedian and actor Lauren Ash discusses how live performances, such as Second City and the London cabaret circuit, offered her a sense of adrenaline rush and freedom from choice.
19:10 - 19:48 (00:38)
Summary
Comedian and actor Lauren Ash discusses how live performances, such as Second City and the London cabaret circuit, offered her a sense of adrenaline rush and freedom from choice.
ChapterUnintelligible speech
Episode"Mike Myers"
PodcastSmartLess
The challenges of doing comedy where it has not been before is having to adapt to the cultural differences and find a way to make humor relatable and acceptable to the audience.
19:48 - 21:40 (01:52)
Summary
The challenges of doing comedy where it has not been before is having to adapt to the cultural differences and find a way to make humor relatable and acceptable to the audience.
ChapterUnintelligible speech
Episode"Mike Myers"
PodcastSmartLess
Actor and comedian Mike Myers discusses his influences, including Gilda Radner and Peter Sellers, and shares his thoughts on Canadian humor and why there are so many comedic actors and comedians from Canada.
21:40 - 22:39 (00:59)
Summary
Actor and comedian Mike Myers discusses his influences, including Gilda Radner and Peter Sellers, and shares his thoughts on Canadian humor and why there are so many comedic actors and comedians from Canada.
ChapterUnintelligible speech
Episode"Mike Myers"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker reminisces on their experience moving to New York and shares a quote by Martin Short about Americans' TV watching habits.
22:39 - 24:04 (01:25)
Summary
The speaker reminisces on their experience moving to New York and shares a quote by Martin Short about Americans' TV watching habits.
ChapterUnintelligible speech
Episode"Mike Myers"
PodcastSmartLess
Comedian Mike Myers talks about how many of the iconic characters he performed on SNL, such as Dieter and Wayne, were developed during his time at Second City and on Canadian TV.
24:04 - 24:52 (00:48)
Summary
Comedian Mike Myers talks about how many of the iconic characters he performed on SNL, such as Dieter and Wayne, were developed during his time at Second City and on Canadian TV. He also jokes about his high school nickname being Power Minute.