About this episodeBroken Lizard members Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme discuss the making of Super Troopers 3, their comedy wri…AI summary
Broken Lizard members Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme discuss the making of Super Troopers 3, their comedy writing process, and share extensive personal anecdotes involving arrests, job terminations, and bodily function mishaps. The conversation highlights the importance of authentic group dynamics in comedy creation and offers humorous but practical advice on relationship management and career resilience.
Key takeaways 5
Comedy writing philosophy: The group relies on internal laughter during the writing process to determine if a joke works, rather than relying on studio executives who may lack a sense of humor.
Career resilience: Steve Lemme's viral pranks at Trader Joe's, including farting on his manager, launched his standup career despite resulting in termination.
Relationship strategy: The concept of 'sh*t first' suggests having sex before dinner to avoid awkwardness from gas or fullness, enhancing intimacy and comfort.
Legal/Police interaction: Kevin Heffernan successfully avoided a speeding ticket by appealing to the officer's fandom of Super Troopers, resulting in selfies and an autograph.
Creative persistence: The group persisted with R-rated comedies despite studio rejections, eventually finding success by following their own comedic instincts rather than corporate mandates.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“The thing that sucked was travel... You want your bed after that.”
▶ 23:38Kevin Heffernan discussing the downsides of touring for standup comedy compared to the immediate gratification of live performance.
“If you've already had sex, you've got carte blanche like you can both be ripping them and you're laughing and it's like there's nobody wants to sh*t after a wag you steak.”
▶ 1:20:52Steve Lemme explaining the 'sh*t first' philosophy for couples to avoid awkwardness during dinner dates.
“We're making each other laugh. That's the only way we can tell if we think it's going to be funny.”
▶ 45:42Kevin Heffernan describing the Broken Lizard writing process and why they ignore executive notes that don't make them laugh.
“I was like, 'Dude, I'm at the comedy club level. I don't go to the Illuminati meetings. I don't know Bradley Cooper.'”
▶ 18:37Steve Lemme reacting to viral internet theories claiming he is actually Bradley Cooper.
“That's a good story though. He say he stinks you know. He smelled like sh*t.”
▶ 1:27:19Kevin Heffernan recounting a photo op with Sting where Sting had poor hygiene, highlighting the absurdity of celebrity encounters.
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0:03Super Troopers 3 Promotion and Cat Discussionchapter2
1:59Cat Grooming and Personality Traits
3:34Beach Living and Strawberry Soda
4:25Movie Bootlegs, Cat Stories, and Sobrietychapter2
5:55Syrup Pranks and Sobriety Redemption
7:31Cat Anecdotes and Lawyer Background
10:06Trader Joe's Pranks and Viral Farting Storieschapter1
12:14Viral Farting Pranks and Workplace Humor
14:06Farting on Crew and Copschapter1
15:31Embarrassing Farting Incident with Actress
18:26Comedian's Arrest Story and Acting Careerchapter2
20:08Global Entry Interview and Acting Roles
21:22Humorous Cat Dialogue and Roleplay
22:38Comedy Training and Standup Bombing Storieschapter1
24:54Comedy Bombing at Casino Gigs
26:46Comedy Tour Bombs and Audience Exoduschapter1
29:25Cat Hairballs and Cleaning Misunderstandings
30:56Deviled Egg Incident and Cat Hairballschapter2
32:18Deviled Egg Family Anecdote
34:01Easter Egg Incident and Deviled Egg Addiction
36:11Fireworks addiction and childhood explosive experimentschapter1
38:27Family history and child's appearance
39:48Family Humor and R-Rated Comedy Industrychapter3
41:21Jokes and R-Rated Comedy Challenges
42:40Audience Reaction Over Executive Opinion
44:44Broken Lizard's Internal Comedy Process
46:51Queef Etymology and Robert Duvallchapter1
48:20Robert Duvall Tango and World Cup Talk
50:28Soccer Rivalries and Stand-Up Comedy Historychapter1
52:26Marie Callender's Stand-Up Comedy Gigs
54:04Comedy Circuit Challenges and Celebrity Rumorschapter6
55:40Beerfest Joke and Potfest Demand
57:38Celebrity Lookalike Rumors and Conspiracy Theories
58:45Bradley Cooper Viral Video and Casting Jim Gaffigan
59:58Jim Gaffigan's Super Troopers Audition
1:01:04Jim Gaffigan's Super Troopers Audition and Rejection
1:02:22Boston Theater Memories and Bob Dylan
1:04:09International Comedy Success and Police Encounterschapter4
1:05:47Australian Tour and Beerfest Inspiration
1:07:06Speeding Tickets and Police Encounters
1:08:22Fan Interaction During Traffic Stop
1:09:42Community Service and Freeway Cleanup
1:11:21Firecracker Incident and Loophole Discussionchapter5
1:12:47Kids' Wild Behavior and Personal Loopholes
1:14:11Personal Loopholes and Fart Zone Plaque
1:15:52Fart Jokes and Sound Design
1:17:26Recording Custom Fart Sound Effects
1:18:34Farting as Icebreaker and Relationship Loophole
1:19:47Fart First Philosophy for Coupleschapter1
1:21:20Friday Morning Intimacy Routine
1:23:34Alcohol choices and embarrassing bodily function storieschapter1
1:25:20Airport sharting incident and fan photo
1:27:23Sting Body Odor and Library Pants Incidentchapter2
1:28:56Sundance Heater Stink and College Library Incident
1:31:15Penguin Walk and Poop Stories
1:32:43Embarrassing Farting and College Romance Storieschapter2
1:34:08Washing Soiled Pants and Underwear
1:35:17College Acapella Performance and Hookup
1:37:00Embarrassing Farting Incidents at College and Workchapter3
1:38:49Liquid Fart Incident at American Home Loans
1:40:17Shocking Workplace Accident and Resignation
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