Tom Segura in conversation with Greg Fitzsimmons at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (50)

0:00 The Life of a Stand-up Comedian chapter 3
0:00 The Life of a Stand-up Comedian
3:52 Vicarious Attraction and Social Experimentation
5:04 Reading Habits and Book Collection
6:54 Appropriation of Black Culture in Childhood chapter 2
6:54 Appropriation of Black Culture in Personal Life
8:53 Growing Up with Alternative Culture Influence
11:03 Experiences with Performing in Front of Black Audiences chapter 3
11:03 Experiences Performing in Front of Diverse Audiences
13:00 Challenges of Morning Radio Interviews
14:14 Experiences with Unpredictable Radio Show Guests
17:22 Regrettable One-Night Stands and Workplace Relationships chapter 3
17:22 Regrettable One-Night Stands and Workplace Hookups
19:09 Overcoming Traumatic Experiences and Guilt
20:17 Overcoming Rejection in the Comedy Industry
21:50 Rise to Fame and Taking Calculated Risks chapter 2
21:50 Career Growth and Taking Calculated Risks
24:27 Success and Challenges of Building a Media Empire
26:28 The Trauma of War and Its Lasting Impact chapter 2
26:28 War Trauma and Its Lasting Psychological Impact
28:26 The Importance of Art Addressing Social Issues
31:38 Navigating Racial Tensions with Intentional Connections chapter 4
31:38 Navigating Racial Tensions in Family Relationships
33:02 Overcoming Stereotypes and Building Connections
34:27 Parental Influence on Humor and Storytelling
36:18 Gift of Storytelling and Family Dynamics
38:08 Family Relationships and Humorous Parenting Moments chapter 2
38:08 Family Relationships and Humorous Parenting Moments
40:44 The Challenges of Pandemic Lockdown and Performance
42:40 Coping with Isolation and Mental Health chapter 3
42:40 Coping with Isolation and Mental Health
45:07 Use and Effects of the Date Rape Drug GHb
46:28 Overdosing on GHB at a Party
47:43 Overcoming Opioid Addiction and Personal Struggles chapter 2
47:43 Overcoming Opioid Addiction and Personal Struggles
49:47 Working at a Disreputable Adult Entertainment Spa
52:05 Downton Abbey Trivia and Pop Culture References chapter 3
52:05 Downton Abbey Trivia Game Show
53:43 Identifying Characters and Events in Downton Abbey
55:04 New Technology at Downton Abbey
56:52 Challenges of Writing a Book chapter 2
56:52 Challenges of Writing a Book
58:37 Author's Creative Freedom and Book Content Decisions
1:01:17 The Evolution of Comedy and Social Norms chapter 2
1:01:17 The Evolution of Comedy and Social Norms
1:03:49 The Challenges of Clean Comedy and Fear of Controversy
1:05:42 Challenges of Sobriety and Lifestyle Changes chapter 3
1:05:42 Unconventional Exercise Habits and Lifestyle Choices
1:07:15 Overcoming Failure and Finding Success
1:09:28 Regrets and Self-Doubt in Unfulfilled Potential

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