Tony Robbin's birthday, bombing on cruise ships, and a chaotic SNL audition with Kyle Dunnigan. 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
Comedian and host Marc Maron pays tribute to Bud Friedman, the founder of the legendary comedy club, The Improv, and shares his memories of Bud as a person and his influence on the comedy industry.
The "True Accent" feature will help users learn how to properly pronounce words in different accents and languages, making them more prepared for real-life situations. The feature also includes pronunciation training with the corresponding accent for accurate language speaking.
A comedian discusses a dermatology scare and how the comedy community is becoming more open about discussing health issues.
A speaker was asked to perform at Tony Robbins' birthday party for half an hour.
The speaker describes his technique for avoiding a handjob by taking off his baseball cap, while also making a reference to a man who chose to enlarge his penis through surgery.
The speaker discusses an experience of inappropriate workplace behavior involving a superior and a sexual act and how it was ignored by others in the workplace.
A speaker gives a confusing and disjointed speech at a conference, following the previous speaker who was a former secretary of defense.
The speaker describes how a black button on his shirt made him look like a magician while doing stand-up comedy, causing him to stop halfway through the joke.
The speaker describes how he changed his planned joke about vaccines during a birthday celebration for Tony to instead give a sincere birthday greeting.
In this snippet, the speaker talks about the process of editing a podcast episode and the different tasks that go into it such as going to the store to get tape for a wig.
Talkspace is offering every listener of the podcast $100 off their first month to match with a licensed therapist.
Comedian Kerry Coddett discusses her experiences as a comedian, including being humiliated in the past, and how she got her start in the industry.
Kevin Pollak talks about an experience when a multicultural cast of comedians and producers would do a prayer circle before going on a show hosted by Cedric the Entertainer.
A man shares a strange encounter he had with a woman who mistook him for her recently deceased son and kept approaching him in multiple bars.
A conversation between two individuals discussing their experiences watching the host, with tangential topics such as microphone usage, and the mention of a podcast ban on the word "penis".
A personal anecdote of a comedian's experience at a Dana Carvey comedy show, including impressions and storytelling.
The speaker talks about a demonetized movie made by a person and a documentary on 9-11, and later jokes about being a punchy Stallone. This is followed by a mention of a possible Vegas visit.
The speaker shares his friends' awkward experiences on Tinder dates, from uncomfortable conversations about compression socks to a woman who expressed her desire to stab her sushi.
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Comedian tells a story of his awkward encounter with a pool picture and his waiter's opinion.
A person tells an unintentionally funny story about a camera guy who repeatedly says "three, two, one, you're right, you're stuffed" while trying to count down to take a picture.
The camera guy seemed like that was the thing to do.
The hosts discuss a past audition where one of the performers accidentally made an off-color joke and turned red. Despite this, they were able to succeed with the right skills and support from their peers.
In this episode, the host talks about the struggles of being an extra in the entertainment industry and how it can feel like making it when given small responsibilities on set.
The speaker reminisces about attending concerts and enjoying the experience, mentioning artists like Janet Jackson and Heart.
A transcript with an unintelligible ad for free shipping and returns and an athletic line short, followed by a brief conversation between two people.
The speaker discusses a series of disconnected events and name-drops some key figures from the comedy world.
This podcast episode talks about how a comedian who's introverted, deferential and shy off stage becomes a powerhouse on stage, with a huge charisma. It also narrates a story of Jerry Seinfeld and Bud Friedman at the comic strip in New York.
The podcast team discusses a chantix commercial and how it almost became the title of the podcast, while David applies chapstick.
Comedian shares the importance of surrounding oneself with light-hearted, funny people and how it positively affects their mood and performance. An appreciation for those who contribute to comedic performances is also expressed.