TJ Miller | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #266

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Chapters & Sections (147)

0:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction chapter 2
0:30 Discussing TJ Miller's Work and Comedic Style
1:00 Personal Interviewing Experiences and Challenges
2:03 Interviewing Techniques and Experiences chapter 1
2:03 Gore Burger and Puppetry as an Interview Tool
3:36 Interview Show Absurdity chapter 5
3:36 Ladle Analogy and Mitten Discussion
4:08 Personal Anecdote about Water and Mittens
4:40 Feeling of Energy and Fire Alarm Analogy
5:12 New York City Lifestyle and Energy
6:12 Hustle Energy in Film and Television
6:43 Conversations about Identity and Authenticity chapter 5
6:43 Discussing the Pressure to be Judged and Perceived
7:13 Comparing Personalities and Sense of Humor
7:45 Embracing Individuality through Fashion and Appearance
8:16 Exploring the Concept of Authenticity in Public Life
9:18 Discussing Social Awkwardness and Need for Space
10:18 Personal Life and Health chapter 5
10:18 Physical Appearance and Parental Concerns
10:49 Personality Traits and Spirit
11:20 Circus Arts and Philosophy
12:25 Brain Condition and Treatment
13:27 Mental Health and Work Ethic
13:59 Mental Health and Medication chapter 2
13:59 Managing Manic Energy with Medication
15:38 Depression and Struggling in College
17:44 Comparing Comfort with People chapter 4
17:44 Identifying as a Fun-Loving Person
18:17 Sharing Personal Experiences with Kate
19:50 Reflecting on Medical Emergency and Surgery
20:21 Discussing Humor and Hit Points in D&D
20:52 Comedian's Brain Hemorrhage Concerns chapter 3
20:52 Fear of Brain Hemorrhage and Death
22:26 Philosophical Views on Death
23:27 Death and the Absurd
24:28 The Importance of Making People Laugh chapter 4
24:28 Using humor to cope with life's absurdity
25:31 Finding purpose in making people laugh
26:35 Prioritizing happiness over longevity
27:07 Living with purpose and self-efficacy
28:09 Personal Experiences and Opinions chapter 4
28:09 Carnival Cruise Lines and Living with Purpose
28:40 Personal Relationships and Movie Night
29:12 Unique Voice in Comedy
30:12 Authenticity and Audience Connection
31:16 Sharing Positivity and Humor chapter 5
31:16 Spreading Joy through Compliments and Jokes
31:47 Asking Unconventional Questions
32:18 Analyzing the Impact of Free Content
32:50 Connecting with People on a Deeper Level
33:20 Creating a Chart for Movie Recommendations
34:22 The Importance of Self-Care and Prioritizing One's Own Needs chapter 4
34:22 The Pressure to Always Be Available and the Need for Boundaries
34:53 Canceling Shows and Prioritizing One's Own Well-being
35:24 The Importance of Putting Oneself First
35:55 A Unique Underwear Brand and Its Benefits
37:29 Promotion and Product Discussion chapter 4
37:29 Discount Offer and New Products
38:02 Personal Experience with Mac Weldon
38:32 Introduction to Skillshare and Online Learning
40:06 Skillshare Offer and Promotion
41:10 Moving to New York and Stand-up Comedy chapter 5
41:10 Considering a Bus Tour and Club Shows
41:44 Balancing Comedy and Business
42:14 Appreciation for Podcasting and Connection with Audience
42:45 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
43:52 Social Media and the Importance of Human Connection
44:23 Personal Experiences and Feelings chapter 2
44:23 Initial Conversation and Sharing Personal Experiences
45:30 Falling in Love with First Impressions
47:05 Hamburger Discussion chapter 1
47:05 Feeling Safe and Selective in Social Situations
49:39 Power Dot Muscle Stimulation chapter
51:14 TJ's Facial Hair Question and Improvisation chapter 3
51:14 TJ's Facial Hair Question and Safety First
52:16 Improvisation in Writing and Supervision
52:46 Personal Appearance Freedom and Film Experiences
54:21 Discussion about Boba Fett and Stephen Spielberg chapter 4
54:21 Comparing the speaker's idol to Boba Fett
54:52 Observations about David Spade and Woody Allen
55:22 Working with Steven Spielberg and his expectations
56:54 Motion-capture experience and facial hair restrictions
57:24 Mental Health Experiences and Whimsy chapter 3
57:24 Feeling Uncontrollable and Manic Episodes
58:28 Paranoia and Fear of Surveillance
1:00:04 Positive Nihilism and Making One's Own Meaning
1:00:35 Acceptance and Hecklers chapter 6
1:00:35 Finding Meaning and Acceptance
1:01:06 Control Issues in a Busy Career
1:01:36 Performing into a Void and Experimentation
1:02:08 Ripping Attention Away from Screens
1:02:40 Improv and Hecklers in Theaters
1:03:10 Pursuing New Material and Theater Preferences
1:03:41 Moving to New York for Love and Career chapter 5
1:03:41 Reasons for Moving to New York
1:04:15 Comparison of New York and Other Cities
1:04:46 Personal Experience Living in New York
1:05:19 Meeting a Homosexual Gentleman and Owing Him Money
1:05:51 Falling Out with Kobe Bryant and Mark Normand's Perspective
1:06:56 Defending Provocative Humor chapter 4
1:06:56 Justifying Provocative Humor
1:07:28 Meeting a Director Who Inspired Provocative Work
1:08:29 Addressing Online Hate and Family Concerns
1:09:33 Reflecting on the Impact of Provocative Humor
1:10:04 Theo von's Experience with Online Criticism chapter 3
1:10:04 Initial Reaction to Negative Google Alerts
1:10:35 Theo's Approach to Online Interactions and Anxiety
1:12:07 Anxiety and Status Concerns in Los Angeles
1:13:09 The Artist's Perspective on Performing in New York City chapter 3
1:13:09 Disillusionment with Brooklyn and the Comedy Scene
1:14:12 Experiences at the Comedy Cellar and Village Underground
1:15:45 Comparison of Los Angeles and New York City Environments
1:16:16 Reasons for Living in Hollywood chapter 6
1:16:16 Neighborhood and Transportation
1:16:48 Comparison to New York City
1:17:20 Road Trip and Car
1:17:51 Instagram and Transformers
1:18:23 Renewing Vows and Appreciation for California
1:19:26 Media Trust and Clickbait
1:19:57 Media's Influence on Reality chapter 4
1:19:57 Misrepresentation and Clickbait Culture
1:20:28 Jennifer Aniston's Perspective on Tabloid Media
1:22:01 Government Miscommunication and False Reporting
1:22:31 Lack of Accountability in Media
1:23:03 Bill Burr's Experience with Suing and Stand-up Comedy chapter 4
1:23:03 Bill's History of Suing and Settling Out of Court
1:23:33 The Reality of Paying Off People to Avoid Court
1:24:03 Bill's Experience with Stand-up Comedy and Flexibility
1:24:36 The Dark Side of Hollywood's Power to Take Away
1:26:40 Leaving Silicon Valley chapter 4
1:26:40 Deciding to Leave Silicon Valley
1:27:11 Reactions from HBO and the Show's Creators
1:27:42 Explaining His Decision to Leave the Show
1:28:13 Thriving in Independent Projects and Stand-up Comedy
1:29:45 The Importance of Control in Success chapter 4
1:29:45 The Pressure to Succeed in Hollywood
1:30:46 Personal Experiences and Career Choices
1:31:49 Defining Success Beyond Material Wealth
1:32:54 The Value of Creative Control and Autonomy
1:33:27 Comedian's Personal Life and Career chapter 3
1:33:27 Desire to live in New York City and pursue comedy career
1:34:00 Audition for Yogi Berra 3D and meeting Allison Jones
1:35:33 TJ Miller's audition experience and hat work
1:36:34 Audition Story and Brain Hemorrhage chapter 3
1:36:34 Initial Audition and Humor
1:37:04 Sending Supplemental Materials
1:37:35 Meeting with Studio Head and Brain Hemorrhage

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