Episode

Jay Leno
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1:46:55
Published: Wed Mar 29 2023
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Writing jokes, living in open houses, and behind-the-scenes showbiz stories with Jay Leno. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Comedian David Spade discusses his upcoming tour dates and shares his love for concerts, including Janet Jackson.
00:00 - 01:19 (01:19)
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Live Nation
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Comedian David Spade discusses his upcoming tour dates and shares his love for concerts, including Janet Jackson. He also mentions Live Nation's Concert Week promotion offering $25 tickets to thousands of shows.

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The transcript contains a random and nonsensical sequence of words, possibly due to a technical error or malfunction.
01:19 - 04:14 (02:54)
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N/A
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The transcript contains a random and nonsensical sequence of words, possibly due to a technical error or malfunction.

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The host reminisces about a comedian who rode a unique and memorable motorcycle to the comedy club, and describes the bike in detail.
04:14 - 08:00 (03:46)
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Comedy
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The host reminisces about a comedian who rode a unique and memorable motorcycle to the comedy club, and describes the bike in detail.

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Comedian talks about discussing stand-up comedy, jokes, and crowds before and after performances.
08:00 - 10:41 (02:41)
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Stand-up Comedy
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Comedian talks about discussing stand-up comedy, jokes, and crowds before and after performances.

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Comedian discusses his recent motorcycle accident and resulting injuries, prompting a call to his "face guy" for a touch-up, while also complimenting said face guy for his work and maintaining a full head of hair.
10:41 - 13:29 (02:48)
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Comedy
Summary

Comedian discusses his recent motorcycle accident and resulting injuries, prompting a call to his "face guy" for a touch-up, while also complimenting said face guy for his work and maintaining a full head of hair.

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The speaker discusses how dress codes have changed throughout his career due to societal norms and expectations.
13:29 - 15:56 (02:26)
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Dress Code
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The speaker discusses how dress codes have changed throughout his career due to societal norms and expectations.

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A comedian recalls a moment when he decided to do a special after joking about saving electricity in America and the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
15:56 - 18:34 (02:38)
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Comedy
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A comedian recalls a moment when he decided to do a special after joking about saving electricity in America and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He mentions a conversation with Jerry Seinfeld and the importance of being ready by the time the special is released.

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The success of a comedian is when their audience knows them and they can fill out a room.
18:34 - 21:27 (02:52)
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Comedy
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The success of a comedian is when their audience knows them and they can fill out a room. Performers like Jay and Sebastian have mastered their craft and developed a unique set of comedy skills that entertain their audience.

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The speaker reminisces about a time when he observed a man trying to steal gold projectiles during a sports game and discusses his confusion about how the man planned to do it.
21:27 - 24:13 (02:46)
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Sports
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The speaker reminisces about a time when he observed a man trying to steal gold projectiles during a sports game and discusses his confusion about how the man planned to do it.

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The speaker suggests using Game Time to purchase sports tickets because they have a guarantee that if you find the same tickets for less, they will credit you 110% of the difference.
24:13 - 27:11 (02:57)
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Sports Tickets
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The speaker suggests using Game Time to purchase sports tickets because they have a guarantee that if you find the same tickets for less, they will credit you 110% of the difference.

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The speaker nostalgically reminisces about the ways of life before digital cameras and the internet.
27:11 - 29:08 (01:56)
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Nostalgia
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The speaker nostalgically reminisces about the ways of life before digital cameras and the internet.

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The speaker recalls how he memorized George Carlin's comedy routines when he was in school and used them as inspiration to come up with his own stories for his own stand-up comedy routines.
29:08 - 31:52 (02:43)
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Stand-Up Comedy
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The speaker recalls how he memorized George Carlin's comedy routines when he was in school and used them as inspiration to come up with his own stories for his own stand-up comedy routines.

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Kevin Nealon shares some amusing anecdotes from his early days as a comedian, including the time when his go-to prop was a Gumby doll and he wrapped his friend in bandages for a mummy skit.
31:52 - 34:09 (02:17)
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Comedy
Summary

Kevin Nealon shares some amusing anecdotes from his early days as a comedian, including the time when his go-to prop was a Gumby doll and he wrapped his friend in bandages for a mummy skit.

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The speaker reminisces about the Comedy Store, discussing its importance and how he prefers more spontaneous styles of comedy that can be lost on some audiences.
34:09 - 36:55 (02:45)
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Comedy
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The speaker reminisces about the Comedy Store, discussing its importance and how he prefers more spontaneous styles of comedy that can be lost on some audiences.

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The podcast discusses the different approaches comedians take to their sets, including clean versus dirty material and the use of jokes.
36:55 - 38:54 (01:59)
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Comedy
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The podcast discusses the different approaches comedians take to their sets, including clean versus dirty material and the use of jokes. They also touch on the symbolism of a birdcage at the end of a show.

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The speaker tells a personal story about having Rodney Dangerfield on the Tonight Show and seeing him in the hospital after potentially having a stroke.
38:54 - 42:13 (03:18)
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Comedy
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The speaker tells a personal story about having Rodney Dangerfield on the Tonight Show and seeing him in the hospital after potentially having a stroke.

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The podcast host shares a negative experience at the comedy store, discussing his discomfort with a comedian's material and aggressive style.
42:13 - 46:57 (04:44)
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Comedy
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The podcast host shares a negative experience at the comedy store, discussing his discomfort with a comedian's material and aggressive style.

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A discussion about writing comedy for late night shows and the challenge of creating unique jokes.
46:57 - 52:12 (05:15)
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Comedy Writing
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A discussion about writing comedy for late night shows and the challenge of creating unique jokes.

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The difficulty of sitting on a talk show panel is often underestimated by viewers, but comedians know it is a skill that requires practice and preparation to keep the audience engaged.
52:12 - 57:48 (05:35)
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Talk Shows
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The difficulty of sitting on a talk show panel is often underestimated by viewers, but comedians know it is a skill that requires practice and preparation to keep the audience engaged. A good performance will win new fans, but a bad one may turn them away.

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During a game of Jeopardy, a man describes his experience of being approached by a Canadian man who suggested an advertising idea about men leaving the bathroom with wet stains on their trousers.
57:48 - 1:01:48 (04:00)
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Advertising
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During a game of Jeopardy, a man describes his experience of being approached by a Canadian man who suggested an advertising idea about men leaving the bathroom with wet stains on their trousers.

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Rosetta Stone offers a lifetime unlimited subscription to access all of their 25 languages, featuring a true accent feature that helps you learn the real way to talk.
1:01:48 - 1:04:37 (02:49)
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Language Learning
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Rosetta Stone offers a lifetime unlimited subscription to access all of their 25 languages, featuring a true accent feature that helps you learn the real way to talk.

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The speaker shares different ideas for entertaining people during corporate events, including hiring comedians and musicians or including interactive experiences like go-karting.
1:04:37 - 1:06:35 (01:57)
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Corporate Events
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The speaker shares different ideas for entertaining people during corporate events, including hiring comedians and musicians or including interactive experiences like go-karting.

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The speaker discusses the excuses people make to avoid taking risks, using the example of people who tell him they were going to climb Everest but opted not to because of kids and other commitments.
1:06:35 - 1:09:12 (02:37)
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Taking risks
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The speaker discusses the excuses people make to avoid taking risks, using the example of people who tell him they were going to climb Everest but opted not to because of kids and other commitments.

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Comedian discusses the challenges of performing crowd work and how it can impact their material, as well as their bottom line.
1:09:12 - 1:14:24 (05:11)
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comedy
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Comedian discusses the challenges of performing crowd work and how it can impact their material, as well as their bottom line.

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The transcript contains an unstructured conversation between multiple individuals wherein they talk about acting, taking on challenges, and personal preferences.
1:14:24 - 1:19:15 (04:51)
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General
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The transcript contains an unstructured conversation between multiple individuals wherein they talk about acting, taking on challenges, and personal preferences.

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The speaker reflects on the age gap with an 85-year-old comedian and how success takes time to achieve in the entertainment industry.
1:19:15 - 1:24:37 (05:21)
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Comedy
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The speaker reflects on the age gap with an 85-year-old comedian and how success takes time to achieve in the entertainment industry.

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This podcast discusses how some performers incorporate comedy routines in their singing performances, but mainly as a fallback in case they get bored with singing.
1:24:37 - 1:29:46 (05:08)
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Singing, Performance
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This podcast discusses how some performers incorporate comedy routines in their singing performances, but mainly as a fallback in case they get bored with singing. It also contrasts this approach with Frank Sinatra’s more streamlined focus on singing during his performances.

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Talkspace is offering listeners of the podcast $100 off their first month to celebrate May's Mental Health Awareness Month.
1:29:46 - 1:33:30 (03:44)
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Talkspace
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Talkspace is offering listeners of the podcast $100 off their first month to celebrate May's Mental Health Awareness Month. With Talkspace, users can get matched with a licensed therapist online and start their journey towards a better life.

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The transcript includes both podcast content and an advertisement for a product.
1:33:30 - 1:35:50 (02:20)
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Advertisement
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The transcript includes both podcast content and an advertisement for a product.

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The speaker shares a memorable experience of driving his car to a surprise meeting with a 72 year old, while reminiscing about the same four year olds that used to poke each other in the backseat of the car.
1:35:50 - 1:38:46 (02:56)
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Personal Anecdote
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The speaker shares a memorable experience of driving his car to a surprise meeting with a 72 year old, while reminiscing about the same four year olds that used to poke each other in the backseat of the car.

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Two high school kids were so ashamed of their dad's old Mustang that they would walk the last three blocks to school rather than be seen in it.
1:38:46 - 1:41:12 (02:26)
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Cars
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Two high school kids were so ashamed of their dad's old Mustang that they would walk the last three blocks to school rather than be seen in it. However, the car is now worth millions due to the success of Back to the Future, despite being a beat-up stunt car.

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The comedian talks about strategies he uses when he is struggling during a performance, such as using a stool and avoiding certain types of jokes.
1:41:12 - 1:43:20 (02:07)
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Comedian
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The comedian talks about strategies he uses when he is struggling during a performance, such as using a stool and avoiding certain types of jokes.

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The importance of resilience in stand-up comedy, including the need to constantly evolve and improve material through trial and error and eliminating unfunny content.
1:43:20 - 1:46:02 (02:41)
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Comedy
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The importance of resilience in stand-up comedy, including the need to constantly evolve and improve material through trial and error and eliminating unfunny content.

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Jerry Seinfeld talks about the unpleasant aspect of writing and polishing a joke, but encourages comedians to put in the effort.
1:46:02 - 1:48:59 (02:57)
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Comedy Writing
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Jerry Seinfeld talks about the unpleasant aspect of writing and polishing a joke, but encourages comedians to put in the effort. Starting out in Arizona was difficult, but now stand-up comedy is more socially acceptable.

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The speaker shares his experiences trying stand-up comedy and some of the challenges he faced, including the difficulty of getting started and the precarious nature of making a living in the field.
1:48:59 - 1:52:04 (03:05)
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Comedy
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The speaker shares his experiences trying stand-up comedy and some of the challenges he faced, including the difficulty of getting started and the precarious nature of making a living in the field.

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A podcast by Cadence 13, Fly on the Wall features live recordings of musicians discussing their craft, with a focus on improvisation and collaboration.
1:52:04 - 1:52:35 (00:30)
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Music
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A podcast by Cadence 13, Fly on the Wall features live recordings of musicians discussing their craft, with a focus on improvisation and collaboration.

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