Results for “Boston comedy”
Showing videos where “Boston comedy” is said as a phrase. Show any video with all the words
Transcript mentions 116
See all ›
Joe Rogan Experience #2484 - David Cross
4:57He's uh one of the upandcomer Well, he's from LA originally. He was one of the doormen at the comedy store. Okay. He looks very professorial.14:53I did briefly at when I got to see him do his he did a live show at uh Aspen Comedy Festival. Oh, long long long time ago.58:29Well, he I mean, I think he was really responsible for a lot of what Boston comedy became, you know, because he was the guy that was kind of the gold
Topics & chapters 44
See all ›
AI summaries 9
See all ›
Joe List Tells Wild Comedy Road Stories with Greg Fitzsimmons
and navigating the Boston comedy scene.summaryThe Boston comedy scene in the late 80s/early 90s was defined by a specific 'Boston voice' exemplified by comedians like Nick DePollo, Don Gavin, and Bill Burr, characterized by an asserbic, unapologetic style.takeawayThe conversation covers personal anecdotes ranging from Joe's 60th birthday party and survival of the Boston Marathon to humorous stories about Mike Dunovan and Catholic upbringing.summary
193. Joe List is WILD!
The conversation highlights the cultural differences between New York and Boston comedy scenes, the physical toll of alcoholism, and the importance of accountability.summaryComedian Joe List shares personal anecdotes about his Boston Irish Catholic upbringing, his struggle with silent reflux and herpes, and a legendary night of excessive drinking that resulted in him defecating in a woman'ssummaryJoe List identifies Boston and New York as the two primary cities for stand-up comedy due to their working-class, ethnic backgrounds and ball-busting culture, contrasting them with other cities like Chicago which excel itakeaway
Louis C.K. on Rejection, Friendship and Comedy Burnout
discuss their shared history in the Boston comedy scene, highlighting how the era's unique club structure allowed comedians to build sustainable careers without traditional jobs.summaryThe Boston comedy 'outlier' era (mid-80s to 90s) was characterized by a high density of venues (often Chinese restaurants with banquet rooms) that allowed comedians to work multiple nights a week and earn a living withoutakeawayThe conversation covers personal anecdotes ranging from smartphone frustrations and social awkwardness to the specific mechanics of stand-up comedy, including the importance of adapting to live audience reactions over risummary
Denis Leary: Conan’s Comedy Cousin
Dennis Leary discusses his enduring career, the transition of the Boston comedy scene, and his recent projects including 'Going Dutch' and 'Ice Age 6'.summaryThe Boston comedy scene of the 80s/90s was characterized by a mix of 'angry' comedians (Leary, Bobcat Goldthwait) and unique styles (Stephen Wright, Paula Poundstone), often performed in rough venues like Lenny Clark's ctakeawayThe film industry has shifted heavily toward streaming; Leary notes that low-budget films struggle in theaters against blockbusters and that tax incentives make locations like Ireland and Boston attractive for productiontakeaway
Dana Gould (Fitzdog Radio #1115) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Boston Comedy Scene History: The Boston comedy scene in the 1980s was a 'closed system' with strict accountability; joke theft resulted in physical fights. It was divided into distinct worlds: the mob-run Nick's Comedy StakeawayComedians Fitz Dog and Dana Gould discuss the evolution of stand-up comedy, contrasting the raw, vulnerable craft of traditional club comedy with the polished, often disconnected nature of arena shows and podcast-driven summaryThe 'Arena vs. Club' Disconnect: Gould argues that arena comedy often lacks genuine audience connection because comedians perform pre-recorded podcast content to massive crowds without the intimate feedback loop of a clutakeaway