About this episodeJon Rudnitsky and Sarah Sherman discuss the realities of touring comedy, including low ticket sales and the ps…AI summary
Jon Rudnitsky and Sarah Sherman discuss the realities of touring comedy, including low ticket sales and the psychological toll of performance anxiety. The conversation covers Sarah's health journey involving candida reversal through sugar elimination, her unique fitness routines like the 'lizard gym,' and her use of Transcendental Meditation to manage anxiety. They also touch on personal anecdotes regarding family dynamics, therapy, and the logistical challenges of managing a comedy career.
Key takeaways 6
Sarah Sherman reversed her Type 2 diabetes and eliminated chronic candida overgrowth by completely cutting out sugar, noting that yeast feeds on sugar.
Jon Rudnitsky uses a treadmill suction mount to watch The X-Files while running four miles, combining entertainment with exercise.
Sarah practices Transcendental Meditation (TM) using a specific mantra given during a ceremony, though she admits to sometimes thinking about comedy sketches during the practice.
Jon struggles with hypochondria and OCD, specifically worrying about visible veins in his eyes indicating high blood pressure, and checks the stove repeatedly.
Sarah’s comedy special 'Live and in the Flesh' is promoted as a reflection of her current tour struggles, where she performs for small audiences like nine people in Denver.
Jon has an analyst who tells him his problems are self-created, contrasting with his other therapist who helps him handle immediate anxieties.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I got pretty good at solving the constipation when I quit eating sugar. It did get a lot better.”
▶ 31:24Sarah explaining how eliminating sugar helped her physical health issues including candida.
“My special is me performing for nine people at a time. That's awesome.”
▶ 7:56Jon describing the content of his comedy special which highlights his touring struggles.
“I can't figure out like when I'm supposed to send the avails. Like is it the next week or the next? ... It's like a math problem.”
▶ 1:03:13Jon expressing frustration over the logistical confusion of scheduling comedy tour dates.
“Candida is an overgrowth of yeast in your body, which happens if you're a kid and you eat too much sugar. ... It eats sugar. It loves sugar.”
▶ 33:04Explanation of why Sarah had to cut sugar to kill the candida infection.
“I feel like behind in standup because it's like that's the SNL tradeoff.”
▶ 1:05:10Sarah discussing the difficulty of maintaining standup momentum while working on SNL.
Chapters & Sections (38)▼
0:11Spray Tan, Sugaring, and Contractor Banterchapter3
1:56Hair Removal and Contractor Fantasies
3:03Lady Parts Carpentry and Spatial Awareness
4:41Mental Health, Perfume, and Friendship
6:37Comedy Special Promotion and Touring Struggleschapter1
8:07Comedy Special Sound Effects and Rider Confusion
9:56Travel Health, Anxiety, and Comedy Specialschapter2
11:40Funio Mushroom Supplement Ad and Anxiety Discussion
13:26Comedy Specials and Joke Comparisons
14:41MMA Boxing Preferences and Treadmill X-Fileschapter1
16:25Boxing Sparring and Treadmill X-Files
18:38Lizard Gym and Transcendental Meditation Discussionchapter2
19:59Transcendental Meditation Ceremony and Mantra Experience
21:27Tim and Eric Sketch Mantra Connection
23:09Tour Bus Sleep Habits and Therapychapter1
25:42Therapy Routine and Breakup Details
27:14Therapy Styles and Sugar-Free Recoverychapter2
28:24Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Review
30:23Brooklyn Bedding Promo and Sugar-Free Diabetes Recovery
32:02Candida Infection, Diet, and Career Pathchapter2
33:21Acid Reflux and Late Night Diet
34:30Weight Loss and Career Transition
36:03Career, Relationships, and Partner Detailschapter1
37:49College Radio Romance and Gaming Habits
39:17Relationships, Bombing, and Comedy Materialchapter1
41:27Audience Interaction and Prolapsed Anecdotes
43:29Comedy Writing Process and Lucy Pouch Adchapter3
44:39Lucy Pouch Review and OCD Jokes
46:49Comedy Notes and Michael Jackson Joke
48:54Comedian's Support Team and Daily Routine
50:44Camera Gear, Canadian Comedy, and Dad's Spiritchapter2
51:57Canadian Indie Horror Movie and Culture
53:21Dad's Spirit and Family Stories
57:30Hypochondria, OCD, and Social Anxiety Discussionchapter4
1:01:42Comedian's Ticket Sales Frustrations
1:02:54Scheduling Avails and Calendar Confusion
1:04:04Struggles with Time Off and SNL Tradeoffs
1:05:30SNL Career and October Breakup Superstitions
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