The documentary 'It Started as a Joke' follows the East Village comedy scene featuring Eugene Merman, Nick Kroll, and several other comedians as they navigate their careers in stand-up comedy.
A meandering conversation about awkward encounters, quitting Pepto-Bismol, and not knowing how to end a performance.
The speaker reflects on their appreciation for the caliber of coworkers during a successful three-year run of their show.
The host talks with guest David Feldman about a sketch he wrote for the Howard Stern Show but gives credit to Chris as the driving force behind it. They also discuss the strange feeling of writing a sketch about someone they didn't know well.
A comedian is invited as a guest on a sports podcast, but his humor is not well-received by the co-hosts, leading to an uncomfortable dynamic during the show.