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3:42
Father's Frugality with Gas and Mileage
4:14
Growing Up in Poverty During the Depression
5:16
Author's Experience with Poverty and Humble Beginnings
6:39
Sharing Wealth and Generosity
7:25
Parallel Lives and Imaginary Television Show
7:56
Tape Recorder and Radio Shows
8:27
Gooseneck Lamp and Audio Recordings
8:58
Singing Sinatra Songs and Reflections on Aging
9:28
Frank's Album and Rod McKuen's Poetry
10:30
Jokes and Merging Shows
11:01
Champagne and Comedy
12:00
Feelings in Comedy
12:34
Loss and Grief
13:36
Reflections on Life
14:38
Homosexuality in Public Figures
15:10
Celebrity Friendships and Social Circles
15:41
A-Listers and Industry Politics
16:00
Taxes and Financial Priorities
16:13
Political Polarization and Alternative Facts
16:43
January 6 Insurrection and Political Discourse
17:44
Climate Change Denial and Scientific Theories
18:15
Concerns about FBI Entrapment and Homosexuality in Schools
19:47
Personal Experience with Catholic Education and Trump's America
21:22
Criticism of Trump and His Surroundings
21:53
Disillusionment with Cable News and the Nightly News
22:55
Personal Experience with Newspapers in the Past
23:26
Changes in Journalism and Editorial Content
23:57
Alternative News Sources and Personal Preferences
25:32
Perception of Reality by Celebrities and Artists
26:04
Celebrity Panel Participation and Authenticity
26:34
Group Think and Indoctrination in the Industry
27:05
Personal Experience with Award Shows and Privilege
29:12
Discount Code Promotion for Factor Meals and Zip Recruiter
29:43
Zip Recruiter's Effectiveness in Hiring
30:17
Love and Personal Relationships
31:18
Kanye West's Teeth Removal and Cosmetic Surgery
31:50
Tattoos and Self-Image
32:23
Piracy and Parental Guidance
32:55
The Importance of Power Couples in Hollywood
33:27
Celebrity Relationships and Longevity
33:58
Jokes and Predictions about Celebrity Relationships
34:30
Personal Experiences with Controversy and Show Business
36:36
Masturbating to Talk Show Fantasies
38:10
Healthy and Unhealthy Fantasies
39:11
Freedom of Comedy and Politics
40:12
Attracting a Mixed Crowd with Humor
41:16
Laughter and Understanding Across Political Lines
43:18
Playing Every State and the Importance of Not Giving Up
43:50
Trump Suing Over Mother's Apelike Description
44:20
Forced to Show Birth Certificate in Court
44:50
Judicial System's Lack of Penalty for Frivolous Lawsuits
45:53
Making False Claims and Avoiding Consequences
47:27
Doubting Expert Consensus and Seeking Second Opinions
48:28
Personal Experience with Unreliable Experts
50:03
Perceived Biases in the Legal System and Media
51:08
Comparing Modern Medicine to the Past
51:39
The Importance of Quitting While You're Ahead
52:12
Rare Diseases and the Limitations of Modern Medicine
52:42
The Power of Dreams in Diagnosing Health Issues
53:46
Mortality and the Human Experience
54:47
Nighttime Waking and Sleeplessness
55:19
Comparing Historical Figures
55:51
Childhood Memories and Diary Keeping
56:23
Cultural Differences between Canada and America
56:54
Toronto Theater Scene in the Early 1970s
58:29
Impromptu Comedy and Inspiration
59:32
Sharing Personal Experiences and Memories
1:01:38
Movie References and Nostalgia
1:02:42
Initial Reaction to Movie Phenomenon
1:03:14
Love Story Critique and Comparison to Other Movies
1:04:46
Discussion of Terms of Endearment and Jack Nicholson
1:05:18
Analysis of Love Story's Cultural Impact and Reception
1:06:52
Desire for Social Interaction and Companionship
1:07:22
Jerry Lewis and Mike Nichols as Comedians
1:08:24
Mike Nichols' Career and Personal Relationships
1:09:58
Sophistication of Audience and Cultural Commentary
1:10:31
Booking and Show Business Insights
1:11:02
Exodus of Heavy Hitters from the State
1:11:32
The Point of Politically Incorrect and Train Wreck TV
1:12:35
Discussion on Podcast Format and Sophistication
1:13:06
Personal Life and Aging Jokes
1:14:09
Disappointment with a 1930s Film
1:14:39
The Nutty Professor and Jerry Lewis
1:15:10
Parody of The Nutty Professor on SCV
1:15:42
Mom's Dearest and the Muppet Show
1:16:12
Discussion of Mommy Dearest and Christina Crawford's Book
1:17:18
John Candy and Spin Top Restaurant
1:17:49
First Appearance on HBO and Meeting John Candy
1:18:20
Performing at the Young Comedian Special
1:19:24
Fat Jokes and Character Development
1:21:00
Comparing Jerry Lewis to Mike Nichols
1:21:32
Jerry's Experience during the Holocaust and Hollywood Inaccuracies
1:22:34
Criticizing Age-Related Casting Choices in Hollywood
1:25:11
Personal Experience with Titanic Premiere and Critique of Avatar
1:25:43
Cultural Differences and Judgments
1:27:18
Personal Experiences and Success
1:28:21
Humor and Friendship
1:29:23
First Six Months of a Relationship and Social Activities
1:29:56
Comparing Heroin to Sex and a Personal Story
1:30:29
Johnny Carson and Jerry Lewis as Role Models
1:32:02
Masturbation and Visualization
1:33:04
Desire to be a Talk Show Host and Fear of Johnny Carson
1:34:08
College Experiences and Poppers
1:36:11
Mortality and Death of Freddy Prince
1:36:42
James Dean's Life and Death
1:37:46
Rock Hudson's Career and Giant
1:38:49
Meeting Elizabeth Taylor
1:39:51
Storytelling and Inaccuracies
1:40:23
Lee Radwell's Marriage and Party at Jackie's Apartment
1:41:29
Marilyn Monroe's Life and Career
1:42:01
Comparing Marilyn Monroe to Carrie Grant
1:44:12
Bill Hader's Impersonations
1:45:47
Dana Carvey's Impressions
1:45:50
Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon
1:47:57
Comparing Past and Present Technology
1:48:27
Disdain for Lack of Historical Knowledge
1:49:00
Critique of Social Justice Warriors and Lack of Research