About this episodeJason Ellis and Tully discuss the challenges of hosting a live comedy show at the Comedy Store, noting how bas…AI summary
Jason Ellis and Tully discuss the challenges of hosting a live comedy show at the Comedy Store, noting how baseball games and economic factors impact attendance. They then engage in a lengthy hypothetical debate about which animals would be the most fun to hang out with and do drugs with, ultimately favoring Red Pandas for their portability and companionship over more dangerous or impractical options like Orcas or Octopuses.
Key takeaways 5
Comedy show attendance is heavily influenced by external factors like sports schedules (e.g., Dodgers games) and economic tightness, making Tuesday nights particularly difficult to fill.
Running a comedy show involves complex logistics including timing, booking guests who can draw crowds, and managing room turnover constraints.
The conversation highlights a shift in perception regarding aging celebrities, with Jason noting that Vanessa Williams now appears 'sexy' and 'worn-in' rather than 'decrepit' as he aged.
Restaurant economics are strained by inflation, leading to higher prices and waste, with some establishments throwing away up to 50% of inventory like calamari steaks.
In the animal hypothetical, practical considerations (portability, safety, cleanliness) often outweigh the allure of exotic or powerful animals like tigers or orcas.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“If you do Jason Ellis's like headlining around the country, guess what they they're giving me a Thursday... No way. Really? What day? Friday. Oh, wow. Friday. What time? Six o'clock.”
▶ 9:41Jason Ellis discusses the difficulty of getting good time slots at the Comedy Store when not yet established as a major draw.
“The city was probably better when it was infiltrated with homosexuals. Now it's infiltrated with gay.”
▶ 13:30Jason Ellis makes a controversial distinction between historical gay culture in NYC and modern TikTok-influenced culture.
“I think an octopus has more information... I'd be like, 'Man, that is incredible.'”
▶ 45:57Tully argues for the intellectual curiosity of hanging out with an octopus, contrasting it with the simpler nature of other animals.
“Red pandas are kind of like the best of pandas and raccoons... It's like they put on a goddamn show for you.”
▶ 1:27:14Jason Ellis explains why he prefers Red Pandas over regular pandas for their entertainment value and personality.
“I'm more about I'm thinking about the conversation, you know? ... Bears are like, 'What's been going on?' You know, nothing. Sometimes I sleep for half a year.”
▶ 1:10:04Jason dismisses bears as conversation partners due to their perceived lack of depth or interest in human topics.
Chapters & Sections (73)▼
0:00Jason R Show with Tully Patreon Discussionchapter3
0:00Jason R Show with Tully Patreon Discussion
2:16Unconventional Conversation about Money and Empathy
3:54Fantasizing about Vanessa Williams
5:58Jason Ellis Discusses Comedy Show Experiencechapter3
5:58Jason Ellis Discusses Comedy Show and Donuts
7:27Comedian's Room Filling Experience and New Opportunities
8:43Comedian Discusses Challenges of Booking Shows
10:19Comedian Discusses Arthritis and Friendshipchapter3
10:19Arthritis and Aging Humorously Discussed
12:04Discussing Representation of Dead Friends
13:24Homophobic Rant About Gay Culture
14:56Ewok Village and Sentient Inhabitantschapter3
14:56Ewok Village and Sentient Inhabitants
16:19Overcoming Performance Anxiety and Staying Positive
17:50Comedy Show Experience at the Comedy Store
19:30Comedian's Stand-up Routine and Personal Lifechapter5
19:30Celebrity Friends Attend Event
21:02Comedian Dave Chappelle and Deodorant Product Mando
22:49Jason Ellis Promotes Tempo Meals
24:07Comedian's Event Experience and Criticism
25:21Comedian's Confidence and Performance Preparation
28:12Rising Food Prices and Inflation Concernschapter2
28:12Rising Food Prices and Inflation Concerns
29:38Restaurant Business Challenges and Pricing Strategies
32:53Man Prioritizes Sex Over Politics and Protestschapter2
32:53Rant about protests and personal priorities
34:56Criticism of Obsessive Personality Traits
37:51Housebreaking Pets and Animal Behaviorchapter3
37:51Housebreaking and Dog Dominance
39:15Fantasizing about exotic animal friendships
40:39Arnold Schwarzenegger's Ex-Wife's Aging and Physical Appearance
42:31Comparing Human and Animal Psychedelic Experienceschapter2
42:31Unsettling Human-Animal Facial Features Comparison
44:21Psychedelic Experiences and Animal Conversations
47:06Animal Encounters and Conversationschapter2
47:06Animal Encounters and Conversations
49:07Imagining Riding a Shark
51:23Comparing Human and Animal Relationshipschapter3
51:23Conversation about Animals and Human Relationships
53:32Dog Training and Animal Behavior Discussion
55:10Comparing Human and Feline Intelligence
56:54Comparing Pets: House Cats and Wild Animalschapter2
56:54Comparing Pets: House Cats and Wild Animals
59:45Dolphin Riding and ED Discussion
1:01:48Dolphin Consent and Human Relationshipschapter2
1:01:48Dolphin Consent and Human Relationships
1:04:12Explicit Discussion of Intimacy and Boundaries
1:06:04Riding Orca Waves for Thrill and Adventurechapter2
1:06:04Orca Riding and Aquatic Animal Encounters
1:08:08Discussing Riding Bears and Other Wild Animals
1:10:04Bear Encounters and Climate Change Discussionchapter1
1:10:04Bear Attacks in Japan and Elephant Behavior
1:14:13Negative Reaction to RFK's Physical Appearancechapter3
1:14:13Negative Reaction to RFK's Physical Appearance
1:15:55Animal Comparison and Ranking Discussion
1:17:23Fictional Creature Discussion and Belief
1:19:23Comparing Mythical Creatures and Real Animalschapter3
1:19:23Comparing Mythical Creatures and Real Animals
1:21:05Animal Preferences and Stereotypes Discussion
1:22:49Comparing Animal Friendliness and Cuddliness
1:24:02Favorite Animals and Their Characteristicschapter2
1:24:02Animal Preferences and Characteristics Discussion
1:27:01Pandas and Other Animals Discussion
1:28:21Choosing a Pet from Wild Animalschapter3
1:28:21Choosing a Pet for a Unique Lifestyle
1:30:09Red Dragons and Eating Animals Discussion
1:31:50Morality of Eating Cows vs Octopuses
1:32:58Animal Welfare and Captivity Discussionchapter4
1:32:58Octopus Farming and Animal Welfare Concerns
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