About this episodeJason Ellis and Katie discuss a chaotic Patreon show involving a lube-covered megaphone, followed by Jason's d…AI summary
Jason Ellis and Katie discuss a chaotic Patreon show involving a lube-covered megaphone, followed by Jason's detailed account of bombing at an open mic where the audience was exclusively other comedians. The conversation shifts to Jason's philosophy on comedy success, prioritizing skill over fame, and his decision to disengage from negative social media interactions. The episode concludes with humorous debates about animal behaviors and gross-out hypotheticals.
Key takeaways 5
Jason Ellis experienced a 'dark night of the soul' at an open mic where the room was filled entirely with comedians who snickered at his bombing rather than laughing, highlighting the difficulty of testing material in non-comedy environments.
Ellis has shifted his primary goal in comedy from achieving fame or specials to simply being 'good at it,' noting that at age 50, he no longer believes he will become a household name like Ricky Gervais.
Ellis is actively reducing his social media engagement, stating he no longer needs followers or to answer messages from people he doesn't know well, as he feels he is wasting energy on useless advice.
The discussion on animal urine consumption reveals that mountain goats became aggressive after licking crystallized human urine on hiking trails, leading to their airlift removal from parks.
Ellis contrasts the subjective nature of comedy success with the objective mastery of skateboarding, noting that skateboarding provided camaraderie and tangible skill progression, whereas comedy success often depends on luck and grinding without guaranteed results.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I don't think I need you as a follower. I don't think I need any of that. I think I'm just gonna block that [__] and maybe even stop answering messages.”
▶ 29:52Jason Ellis explaining his decision to disengage from social media and Patreon subscribers who criticize him, prioritizing his mental peace over audience validation.
“My number one goal is honestly to be good at it. It's my number one goal is not to get a special... I believe that window is gone for me... I'm 50, it's over. I just want to be good at it.”
▶ 19:25Ellis reflecting on his realistic expectations for his comedy career and shifting focus from fame to personal mastery.
“It's a pissing contest and I get it... Humor is so subjective... There are talented people that just [__] grind and grind and grind and that lightning never strikes for them and then some cornball who has some goofy shtick just gets like a TV rollout.”
▶ 22:59Ellis discussing the unfairness and subjectivity of the comedy industry compared to objective skills like accounting or skateboarding.
“It almost seemed like their thirst for human piss was making them become aggressive towards humans... one hiker was attacked and needed some medical attention by a goat.”
▶ 0:00Describing the incident where mountain goats in Seattle-area parks became aggressive after consuming human urine left on trails.
Chapters & Sections (53)▼
0:00Aggressive Goats and Studio Prank Gone Wrongchapter2
0:00Aggressive Goats and Human Urine Obsession
1:48Lube Found in Studio and on Host's Face
5:44Jason's Patreon Show Experiencechapter2
5:44Jason's Friends Attend Live Podcast Recording
8:19Comedian Reflects on Bombing for the First Time
10:13Comedians and Female Stand-up Performerschapter3
10:13Negative Review of Amateur Stand-up Comedians
12:02Comedian Reflects on Past Comedy Experience
13:37Overcoming Stage Fright and Bombing at Comedy
15:29Hair Loss Prevention and Treatment Optionschapter3
15:29Hair Loss Prevention and Treatment Options
17:14Product Review of Manscaped Buzzers
18:35Struggling with Comedy as a Career
20:29Comedians Discuss Ricky Gervais and Stage Presencechapter4
20:29Comedians' Style and Talent Discussion
21:46Comedian's Frustration with Comedy Industry
23:38Nostalgia and Fame in Skateboarding and Comedy
24:58Overcoming Stage Fright and Self-Doubt in Comedy
27:10Regretting Past Performance and Embracing Growthchapter2
27:10Regretting Past Performance and Embracing Growth
30:08Uncertain about Giving Advice to Strangers
31:48Discussion on Liquid Death Water and Politicschapter2
31:48Discussion of Politics and Liquid Death Water
34:04Father's Day Gift Idea for Comfortable Underwear
36:13Elk Drinking Urine in Yellowstone National Parkchapter3
36:13Elk Drinking Urine in Yellowstone National Park
37:35Personal Hygiene and Body Odor Discussion
39:04Pheromones and Attraction Discussion
41:01Dogs and Piss: Unusual Canine Behaviorchapter2
41:01Dogs and Animals' Unusual Pissing Behavior
43:18Goats Aggressive Towards Humans Due to Urine
46:02Speculating on Fish Adaptations to Extreme Environmentschapter3
46:02Speculating on Fish Adaptations to Extreme Environments
47:20Ocean Volcanoes and Shark Discoveries
48:45Volcanic Eruption and Aquatic Species Discussion
50:59Jason's Aqua Fart Contest Announcementchapter3
50:59Jason's Aqua Fart Contest Announcement
53:04Surviving a Thin Needle to the Head
54:36Self-Inflicted Brain Surgery Discussion
55:57Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Geniuschapter4
55:57Overcoming Self-Doubt and Achieving Success
57:57Comparing Unappetizing Food Sources
59:31Salmon Anatomy and Vagina Discussion
1:00:46Hairy Aquatic Animals Discussion
1:02:56Salinity and Human Perception of Waterchapter3
1:02:56Salinity and Human Consumption Discussion
1:05:33Comedian Discusses Upcoming Events and Fish
1:06:53Sexiest Fish and Bear Encounters
1:09:16Defecation Crime at Beauty Supply Storechapter3
1:09:16Defecation in a Beauty Supply Store
1:10:43Wichita Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying
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