The speaker discusses the challenges faced in pursuing a career in standup comedy, including periods of drought and difficulty finding work, but reaffirms their love for the craft despite these obstacles. They also mention an NDA preventing them from announcing their role as a judge on Canada's Got Talent.
The speaker shares their experience being denied an audition to play the piano due to having only one hand, and how they refused to let it stop them from pursuing their dream.
Jamal Terry-Sims, a professional dancer, shares how he overcame a "very, very, very small fish syndrome" mentality as a dancer and talks about his audition routine, which is no longer applicable as he is now directly booked for dance performances due to his reputation.
In this comedic bit, Paula Poundstone jokes about opening a box of pop charts and finding two instead of one, leading her to have to eat both of them.
The process of getting an NBC ID used to be a traumatic experience for a person, and as years went on, it became almost unbearable.
This podcast episode discusses the evolution of the music industry and how it has changed over time, particularly with the rise of reality television talent shows and a shift towards signing established artists rather than nurturing new talent.