In this podcast episode, a guest expresses their frustration with a fictionalized drama being made about their life, fearing that it may misrepresent them and potentially profit off their story. They also discuss the complexities of accurately portraying their experiences in a dramatic format.
A former showrunner discusses the difficulty she faced in learning to manage disappointment and confrontation in the workplace, particularly when it came time to fire someone.
A stand-up comedian talks about the beauty of stand-up comedy being unedited, and shares his experience of opening for Tracy Morgan and seeing old black church women in the audience that were expecting to see his SNL characters.
Comedian discusses the challenges of creating comedy that consistently makes people laugh and acknowledges the difficulty in executing humor effectively.
Comedian Bert Kreischer discusses the difficulty of maintaining a professional relationship with someone you're also having sex with, using the example of a friend who produced his show "The Machine."
Initially, new activities can be intimidating or uncomfortable, but with practice and confidence, they can become enjoyable. It's important to understand that not everyone will like you, but that is a part of life.