About this episodeAndrew Santino and Hannah Ber discuss the intersection of standup comedy and acting, with Ber sharing insights…AI summary
Andrew Santino and Hannah Ber discuss the intersection of standup comedy and acting, with Ber sharing insights on her Sports Illustrated cover, tennis career, and new Hulu special 'None of My Business.' The conversation covers personal anecdotes ranging from foot ratings and dietary habits to the psychological challenges of competitive sports like tennis and golf.
Key takeaways 4
Hannah Ber's Sports Illustrated cover was perceived as 'brave' by the public because she does not typically display her body, highlighting the vulnerability required for such a feature.
Ber discusses the mental aspect of tennis, noting that losing is objective and leaves no room for excuses, contrasting it with the subjective nature of comedy.
The conversation reveals that Ber is vegan, a fact she humorously admits to hiding or downplaying in previous interactions due to social dynamics.
Ber shares that she overcame the 'yips' in tennis by realizing the power of self-belief, applying the same mindset to her standup comedy career.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I don't normally show off my body at all. Oh, brave to be so vulnerable.”
▶ 10:26Hannah Ber explaining why people called her Sports Illustrated cover 'brave'.
“If you lose in tennis, you can't like talk [__] after. It's like, 'Yeah, lost.' Yeah, you lost. Go home.”
▶ 11:03Hannah Ber describing the objective nature of losing in tennis compared to other fields.
“I just want you to like me the cheeseburger. Enjoy me now and that's it. Just enjoy me. Stop overthinking it. Just eat me up, man.”
▶ 32:17Hannah Ber explaining the origin of her special's title 'Cheeseburger' during an existential crisis.
“You can use your powers for good and evil. And what are you using your powers for right now currently in life? I honestly think like stand up I'm like kind of crazy with it. Like I for good.”
▶ 58:42Hannah Ber discussing how she channels her intense self-belief into her comedy career.
Chapters & Sections (54)▼
0:00Foot Ratings, Pedicures, and Ginger Hairchapter1
1:58Men's Pedicures and Ginger Hair Texture
4:11Tuna on Planes and Mexican Food Debateschapter1
6:01Plane Food and Mexican Food Debate
8:14Sports Illustrated Cover and Tennis Careerchapter7
10:06Sports Illustrated Response and Imposter Syndrome
11:22Harvard, Arizona State, and Sun Sensitivity
12:19Podcast Location and Sicilian Heritage
13:22Public Behavior and Cultural Stereotypes
14:33Puerto Rico Travel and Animal Trafficking
15:30Human Trafficking Discussion and Specials
16:46Acting Career and Aging in Hollywood
17:53Standup Comedy vs Acting and Dating Evolutionchapter2
19:11Standup Comedy Independence and Dating Preferences
20:50Dating Intensity and Men's Lifespan
22:39Documentary Preferences and Golf Culturechapter2
24:30Blind Zeppelin Crash and War History
25:38Ryder Cup Live Broadcast and Crowd Chants
27:03Golf passion and roast comedy aversionchapter1
28:42Roast comedy aversion and golf plans
31:25Comedy Special Titles and Dr. Pepper Storieschapter2
33:04Mr. Pibb Tasting and European Diet Coke
34:18Passport Stamps and Lost Baggage
35:17Travel Theft and In-Flight Sleep Habitschapter1
37:59iPad Usage and In-Flight Sleep
39:27Subway Habits and Period Hackschapter2
40:48Versailles Line Lying and Period Hacks
42:24Naming Flows and WNBA Cycle Betting
44:24Shady Rays Sponsorship and Food Preferenceschapter2
46:02Gambling Aversion and Food Cravings
47:10Breakfast Love and Cake Preferences
48:29White NBA Players and Female Dramachapter3
50:12Male vs Female Conversation Habits
51:39Male Competition and Lesbian Energy
52:58Tennis Upbringing and Hot Sports
55:06Overcoming the Yips and Mental Gamechapter2
57:07Golf Yips and Mental Game
59:23Comedy Special Production and Venue Selection
1:00:42Toronto Slang, Social Media Harassment, and Sportschapter2
1:02:09Learning Sports Through Viral Videos
1:03:25High School Basketball and Lorenzo Charles
1:04:14Brunch, Mezcal, Veganism, and Catschapter1
1:06:25Brunch Sides, Veganism, and Cat Preferences
1:09:05Dog ownership, motherhood decisions, and family dynamicschapter1
1:11:43Mother's role and household dynamics
1:13:31Teacher-Student Scandal and Dog vs Cat Dynamicschapter1
1:15:46Cat Personality and Dog Comparison
1:17:40LA Drivers, Marriage Privacy, and Paddle Sportschapter2
1:18:55Albanian Driver Program and Driving Tests
1:20:39Marriage Privacy and Paddle Sports
1:23:12Florida Retirement and Hair Dye Regretschapter1
1:25:44Music Selection and Lime Wire
1:27:05Comedy Special Promotion and Music Triviachapter1
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