About this episodeThis podcast episode features comedian Xavier Compost discussing his career origins, his time working at Dodge…AI summary
This podcast episode features comedian Xavier Compost discussing his career origins, his time working at Dodger Stadium concessions, and his experiences living with and producing for Paulie Shore. The conversation highlights the financial benefits of unionized stadium jobs, the unique culture of Victorville, and the demanding nature of working for high-profile comedians. It also includes personal anecdotes about relationships, the impact of COVID-19 on the comedy industry, and promotional details for upcoming live shows.
Key takeaways 5
Unionized concession jobs at Dodger Stadium (like Yoshinoya) provided significant benefits in the 2000s, including $80 per game pay (approx. $150/day in today's value), annual raises, and meal tickets that increased in value yearly.
Paulie Shore operates on a 'favor economy,' often securing roles and casting by calling in personal favors from friends rather than using traditional industry channels, as seen with the movie 'The House Guest.'
Xavier Compost lived in Paulie Shore's pink mansion above the Comedy Store, where he worked 12-hour days producing documentaries and content, highlighting the intense, demanding lifestyle of living and working with a famous comedian.
The comedy scene in Victorville is characterized by its isolation, heat, and proximity to Las Vegas, with Ontario Mills being a primary shopping destination for locals.
During the early COVID-19 shutdowns, Xavier received unemployment benefits by reporting his comedy work through a previous employer ('Cheaper Than Therapy') and also worked at a prison distributing masks.
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“It's a union job. So every year every year every year we got a raise. Get the [ __ ] And we had a meal ticket every every every game, bro. And every a year the the meal ticket value went up, too.”
▶ 2:46Xavier explaining the financial benefits of working at Dodger Stadium concessions.
“He just calls in favors, bro. And then that that's that's what it was. Hey, bro. You want to be in a movie, bro? I'm not going to lie, dude. Like, you know what I mean? Like, that I want to be in that rotation.”
▶ 24:19Discussing how Paulie Shore casts movies by leveraging his network of friends.
“I lived there for free. But you had to do all that [ __ ] I' I wear I we would work 12-hour days. You So you wore a mask all day. Wore a mask all day.”
▶ 1:14:02Xavier describing the demanding conditions of living with Paulie Shore above the Comedy Store.
“I got that $50,000 loan. I went to Mexico. I came here. I did the show. I [ __ ] partied my face off. Russell got that outfit during co. It was fitted.”
▶ 1:19:07Xavier recounting how he financially thrived during the COVID-19 shutdowns compared to others.
Chapters & Sections (43)▼
0:06Dodger Stadium Concession Union Jobschapter2
2:15Dodger Stadium Union Perks and Food
4:41Union Concession Stand Wages
6:07Victorville Culture and Ontario Shoppingchapter1
7:50Desert Life and Ontario Shopping
10:53Bucky's Delicacies and Truck Stop Critiqueschapter1
13:16Scooter Acquisition and Truck Stop Hygiene
15:55Bucky's Teeth Lawsuits and Comedy Show Promotionschapter1
19:03Comedy Show Promotions and Podcast History
20:58Paulie Shore's Favor Economy and Comedy Originschapter2
23:41Paulie Shore's Informal Casting Methods
25:06Standup Comedy Origins in San Francisco
27:36Comedy Career and Apocalyptic Movie Discussionschapter1
30:05Apocalyptic Movies vs Real Life Destruction
32:21Global Disasters and Overpopulation Discussionchapter1
34:27Dietary Impact on Mountain Climbing and Health
37:18Comedy Career Origins and Bay Area Storieschapter4
39:01Early Standup Career and Bay Area Comedy
40:40Friend's Car Living and Relationship
42:32Glendale Butt Sniffing Incident Discussion
43:53Discussion on Butt Sniffing Incidents
45:43Gross Festival Stories and Conspiracy Theorieschapter1
47:35Skankfest New Orleans and FBI Espionage
50:30Petty Breakup and Moving Awaychapter1
52:47Humorous Breakup Story and Mayonnaise Jar
54:17Comedy Club Bookers and Ken Floreschapter2
56:11Ken Flores JFL Performance Story
57:49Girlfriend's Plant Business and TikTok Fame
59:03Dolly Parton Wig and Relationship Talkchapter1
1:01:27Wig Appearance and Character Comparisons
1:03:42Comedy Store Podcasts and Pink House Historychapter1
1:05:54Comedy Store Podcasts and Pink House History
1:07:58Living with Paulie and Roadrunner Car Historychapter1
1:10:04Roadrunner Car and Paulie Archival Footage
1:12:09Comedy Store Work and DUI Experiencechapter1
1:14:02Comedy Store Work and DUI Experience
1:16:57Life and Work During the COVID-19 Pandemicchapter1
1:19:49Prison Work and Drive-Up Comedy During Pandemic
1:21:58Comedy Store Anecdotes and Short Film Productionchapter4
1:24:17Podcast History and Social Media
1:25:35Gabby Lamb Short Film Production Details
1:28:28Behind the Scenes of Gabby Satan's Short Film
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