About this episodeComedians Steph Tov and Jeremiah Watkins discuss the realities of touring, the challenges of performing at fes…AI summary
Comedians Steph Tov and Jeremiah Watkins discuss the realities of touring, the challenges of performing at festivals, and the importance of diversity in comedy clubs. The conversation shifts to personal medical experiences, including a detailed account of Jeremiah's vasectomy and Steph's melanoma surgery, highlighting the physical and emotional toll of these procedures. Finally, they touch on healthy eating habits and meal planning using Factor meals.
Key takeaways 5
Comedians often get booked in early slots at festivals, which can be detrimental as audiences may not be ready for high-energy or unconventional performances.
Festival organization varies greatly; some comedians report poor management and lack of promised amenities, while others prefer festivals that offer diverse performance opportunities.
Vasectomies require careful scheduling post-childbirth due to recovery limitations, and the procedure involves significant pain and potential complications like passing out.
Melanoma can occur at a young age without obvious risk factors, requiring extensive surgery and recovery time that can impact professional commitments.
Diversity in comedy clubs has improved since 2016, but there is still room for more representation of women and people of color.
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“When a crowd isn't ready for me to go up and say you guys [ __ ] up it's a lot to handle.”
▶ 4:34Jeremiah explains the challenge of performing early in a lineup when the audience is not yet warmed up.
“I'm one of the uh the OG white guys now at the store.”
▶ 6:26Jeremiah reflects on his long tenure at The Comedy Store and the changing demographics of comedians.
“I literally was doing roast battle like a week after that surgery go anyone listening now go right now Google The Wave on Rose battle it you guys are crazy like it's you're flailing you're jumping your handstands you're rolling around you're picking each other up like it's nuts yeah did this s just reopen itself when you did that no I would uh I just would favor one side like basically my right side uh that's where it the you flew with that was it not pulsating on the plane I literally just had to Zen out I luckily I'm a good sleeper on the flight but I wore a sling and I told them that I needed early boarding and I just like I just had to Zen out and just stay put the whole time CU like a three and a half hour three three and a half hour uh plane ride from Kansas City to LA God yeah the things we do for comedy”
▶ 55:15Jeremiah describes pushing through recovery from melanoma surgery to perform in a physically demanding comedy show.
“I want to be tired by the time time I leave I want to utiliz like moon tower is my favorite Festival because they literally they I I do a lot of stuff within comedy as you know and like you do you do sketches you do improv you stand up like they will fill my schedule with all of the things that I do and I freaking love it”
▶ 12:53Steph explains her preference for festivals that offer diverse performance opportunities.
Chapters & Sections (42)▼
0:00Comedian Steph Tov Announces Tour Dateschapter3
0:00Comedian Steph Tov Announces Tour Dates
2:04Hair Thinning Prevention and Treatment Options
3:45Morning Radio Show Discussion and Comedy
6:19Comedian Discusses Diversity at The Comedy Storechapter3
6:19Comedy Store Diversity and Nostalgia
7:52Comedian Shares Embarrassing Tour Story
9:18Comedian Discusses Upcoming Stand Up Show
10:58Comedian Discusses Riff Shows and Festival Experienceschapter2
10:58Comedian Discusses Riff Shows and Festival Experiences
13:42Comedian Discusses Crowd Work and Personal Life
16:16Vasectomy Reversal and Hysterectomy Discussionchapter3
16:16Vasectomy Reversal and Sterilization Discussion
17:59Discussion of Organ Removal and Vasectomy
19:15Dislike of Decreased Load Sizes
20:58Discussing Healthy Eating and Meal Planningchapter3
20:58New Year Weight Loss and Meal Planning
22:15Gourmet Meal Delivery Service Review
23:54Hair Thinning Causes and Solutions for Women
25:43Hair Loss Treatment and Vasectomy Discussionchapter4
25:43Hair Loss Treatment and Sterilization Procedure
27:55Frustrating Experience with Medical Procedure
29:18Vasectomy Procedure and Pain Experience
30:33Vasectomy Procedure and Recovery Discussion
31:51Husband's Vasectomy Procedure and Emotional Reactionchapter3
31:51Man Discusses Vasectomy Procedure with Son
33:17Vasectomy Procedure and Patient Anxiety
35:07Near Death Experience and Medical Emergency
37:38Anesthesia and Surgery Recovery Experiencechapter3
37:38Anesthesia and Surgical Procedure Experience
40:18Orchidectomy Procedure and Recovery Experience
41:34Orchitis Symptoms and Recovery Experience
42:51Discussion about Vasectomy Reversal Costs and Effectivenesschapter2
42:51Discussion about Vasectomy and Reversal
45:20Comedian Shares Embarrassing Naked Moments
47:34Sexual Experiences and Relationship Discussionschapter2
47:34Personal Experience with Brazilian Waxing
50:35Woman Shares Disturbing Story of Skin Cancer Diagnosis
52:38Personal Experience with Melanoma Diagnosischapter3
52:38Personal Experience with Melanoma and Surgery
54:26Comedian's Hasty Return to Stage After Surgery
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