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0:42
Multitasking and Podcasting
1:14
Analytics Update and Croatia Ranking
2:45
Celebrating Success in Croatia
3:48
Jesse's Specials and Last Name
4:18
Roasts and Behind-the-Scenes
4:49
Supernova Comedy Club and Jesselnik's Content
5:51
Personal Pranks and Pregnancy Jokes
6:53
Husband's Uncomfortable Delivery Prank
7:25
Pregnancy Test Prank on Husband
7:56
Daughter's Reaction to Prank and Met Gala Discussion
8:26
Confusion Over Met Gala Theme
15:11
Alex's Reaction to a Joke and His Wife's Concerns
15:48
Researching for Future Situations and Becoming a Doula
16:18
Alex's Multiple Certifications and Skills
17:52
Family Concerns and Interference with Career Choices
18:53
In-Home Births and Unconventional Delivery Methods
19:25
Neighbor's Screaming and Party Atmosphere
19:56
Home Births and Hot Tubs
20:26
Hot Tub Maintenance and Conception
21:28
Podcast Entertainment and Analytics
21:58
Prank Phone Call Idea and Screens Down Issue
22:29
Guest Delay and Met Gala Discussion
23:00
RoboCall and Car Warranty Extension
24:02
Apology for Delayed Response to Warning
24:32
Scam Call Experience and Apology
25:04
Prank Call Frustration and Spam Calls
26:07
Embarrassing Prank and Croatia Mention
26:39
Movie List and Personal Fearlessness
27:10
Blair Witch Project and Internet Campaign
27:41
Technical Issues with Radio Shack Headset
28:44
Scary Movie Discussion and Recommendation
29:47
Introduction to the topic of a scary movie
30:17
Personal experience with the movie and its impact on children
30:49
Analysis of the mother's character in the movie
31:22
Comparison to other comedians and storytelling ability
32:54
Initial Impressions of the Writer's Room
33:26
Pitching Jokes and Sketch Ideas
33:56
Famous Bombing Moment
34:27
Jimmy Fallon's Reaction and Leadership Style
35:29
Personal Brand and Uncomfortable Moments
36:01
Not Being PC and the Value of Edgy Humor
36:31
Pushing Boundaries in Comedy
37:03
Influence of Richard Pryor on the Art of Comedy
38:06
The Nerve to Take Risks in Comedy
39:09
Forced to be Funny as a Child
39:40
Using Humor to Avoid Trouble in School
40:10
Developing Mature and Darker Sense of Humor
40:40
Influence of Jimmy Brogan on Career Choices
41:44
TV Show and Angel Character
42:15
Comedy Career and Writing Jokes
42:45
Stand-up Comedy and Late Night Job
43:17
Roast and Career Launch
44:18
Inspiration and Comparison to Richard Pryor
44:49
Observations on the Art of Comedy
45:20
Crafting Jokes and Perfecting the Art Form
46:54
The Importance of Constant Improvement
47:24
Sharing Favorite Comedians and Growing Up
47:56
Phil Hartman and Childhood Memories
48:27
Teenage Years and Family Dynamics
48:59
Moving Away from Hollywood and Childhood Experiences
50:30
Sharing a Recent Breakup and New Relationship
52:02
Reflection on Past Relationships and Pandemic Experience
53:03
Views on Marriage, Partnerships, and Personal Space
53:34
Dealing with Little Problems and Congenial Breakups
54:06
Family Structure and Sibling Relationships
54:37
Making Up Stories and Jokes about Family
55:08
Writing Style and Creating Mystique
56:09
Croatian Audience and Confetti
56:41
Confetti and Misconceptions about Poland
57:13
Polish Comedians' Reaction to American Comedy
57:43
Cultural Differences in Humor
58:44
Dark Sense of Humor and English Comedy
59:46
Dudley Moore and Peter Cook's Comedy Tapes
1:00:17
Jane Mansfield's Death and Dark Humor
1:00:48
Dark Comedy and Unhappy Endings
1:01:18
Fascination with Dark Entertainment
1:02:50
NFL's Reaction to Podcasting
1:03:52
The Rise of Podcasting and Technology
1:04:23
Personal Experiences with Podcasting
1:05:57
Prank Call and Ex-Girlfriend Reaction
1:06:27
New Relationship and Anger vs Loss
1:06:59
Prank Call Idea and Text Messages
1:08:32
Explanation of Situation and Annoyance
1:09:02
Recalling past arguments and texts
1:10:02
Comparing relationships and emotions
1:10:32
Sharing personal experiences with family and comedy
1:12:06
Observations on Comedy and Performance
1:13:07
Reaction to Norm Macdonald's Passing
1:14:09
Personal Experience Working with Norm Macdonald
1:15:42
Feeling Stifled and the Need for Creative Freedom
1:16:14
The Importance of Dark Humor and Authenticity
1:17:46
Losing Creative Freedom with Success
1:18:47
Creating a Natural Persona
1:19:48
Early Act and Nervousness
1:20:20
Comfort and Honesty in Comedy
1:20:51
Pranks and Reactions
1:21:53
Setting Up Prank Calls and Personal Experience
1:21:55
Laughter, Scaring, and Annoying
1:22:23
Prank Call Examples and Reactions
1:22:55
Discomfort with Prank Calls and Personal Boundaries
1:22:55
Contrasting Comfort with Uncomfortable Media and Real-Life Experiences
1:23:56
Norm Macdonald's Story and Bill Cosby's Appearance on SNL
1:24:58
Norm's Inspiration to Go into Comedy
1:25:28
Bill Cosby's Request for Norm's Father's Number
1:26:00
Norm's Uncomfortable Situation with Bill Cosby
1:26:31
The Power of Uncomfortable Comedy
1:27:34
Norm's Story about Rodney Dangerfield on SNL
1:28:06
Comedian's Childhood Story and Rodney Dangerfield Joke
1:28:36
Comedian's Toronto Club Experience and Robin Williams
1:29:07
Canadian Comics' Inferiority Complex and JFL Experience
1:30:38
9/11 Jokes in Canada and Europe vs. America
1:31:09
Comparing Canada to the US
1:31:40
Fantasy Land Hotel Experience
1:32:12
Boston Pizza Confusion
1:32:43
Canadian Bacon Misconceptions
1:33:45
Podcast and Touring Update
1:34:17
Finding Material and Audience Feedback
1:35:49
Audience Expectations and Reaction
1:36:51
Crafting Material and Avoiding Unwanted Content
1:37:23
Finding Comfort in Uncomfortable Places
1:38:56
Prank Calls and Authenticity
1:39:26
Respecting Others' Boundaries and Grief
1:40:29
Norm's Passing and Legacy
1:42:02
Reflections on Norm's Career
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