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Jameela Jamil w/ Sam Morril & Mark Normand - We Might Be Drunk Podcast

We Might Be Drunk Podcast32 views
The conversation covers a wide range of personal anecdotes, including public accidents, career mishaps, and relationship dynamics, highlighting the value of vulnerability and shared humiliation in comedy.summaryMark Normand's personal history includes significant career failures due to lack of self-awareness, such as getting fired from an AOL Halloween show for making a slavery joke and stealing ice cream from his video store jtakeaway“I was working at a video store... I suddenly became addicted [to Hagen-Dazs]... I ate all the entire fridge of Hagen-Dazs... I was forced to sit. Not only are you fired, we're disgusted by you.”quote

Ep 168: Fahim Anwar & Sam Tallent

We Might Be Drunk Podcast25 views
Live Performance Nuance: In smaller, intimate venues like The Comedy Store's O Club, audience connection and presence are more critical than joke density, as the audience can detect if a performer is 'real' or just recittakeawayThe conversation explores the evolution of the comedy industry, highlighting the shift from traditional studio gatekeepers to independent distribution via YouTube, and the resulting pressure on comedians to maintain highsummaryComedy Distribution Model: Comedians are shifting from Netflix exclusivity to YouTube first-look deals to maintain creative control and reach younger audiences directly, treating specials as digital flyers for ticket saltakeaway

Scruncho Talks How High, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eazy E, & More!

TFU21 views
Scruncho's career began unexpectedly after he stole a Rolex from a man at a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, leading him to run into the Comedy Store where he performed on stage for the first time, receiving a standing ovtakeawayScruncho was fired from a grocery store with Snoop Dogg for stealing inventory by taking items off the top of the register drawers and hiding them in their clothes.takeaway

The Death of the Middle Class Comedian (with Chris Gethard)

Vulture180 views
Comedian Chris Gard argues that the comedy industry is experiencing the 'death of the middle class' due to tech consolidation and the illusion of DIY independence, where platforms like Netflix and YouTube function as expsummaryThe 'Company Store' Model: Major platforms (Netflix, YouTube) operate like historical company stores, where artists are given a lump sum but must cover all production costs, often resulting in a net loss. This traps artitakeaway“The algorithm is the company store... You make stuff for the algorithm, you keep shoveling it in... we'll keep feeding you back. That's not of the severity of what coal miners face... but it's the closest entertainment quote

Bobby Kelly DTFH 755

Duncan Trussell Family Hour74 views
Industry Politics: The comedy world operates on a 'pyramid-shaped culty power structure' where comics must navigate club owners like Lucian (The Comedy Store) and Mity (The Comedy Cellar), often requiring 'ass kissing' ftakeawayRobert Kelly and Josh Soder discuss the intersection of comedy, spirituality, and family life, emphasizing that humor is a survival mechanism and a moral compass.summaryThey critique the modern comedy industry's hierarchy and cancel culture while sharing personal stories about juvenile justice, speaking before Congress, and finding peace in family life over career ambition.summary

Ari Shaffir Exposes His RFK jr. To My Daughter

Howie Mandel Does Stuff30 views
Ari Shafir details his dispute with Comedy Central over the ownership and cancellation of his hit show 'This Is Not Happening,' revealing how the network replaced him and his staff despite his creator rights.summaryComedy Central's business practice: The network attempted to cancel 'This Is Not Happening' to replace it with a version hosted by Roy Wood, threatening to fire all freelance staff and comics who had turned down other wotakeawayCreator ownership leverage: Shafir retained ownership of the IP, which prevented Comedy Central from legally kicking him out, but they used their industry power to isolate him by rejecting all his suggested replacements takeaway

Ari Shaffir & Who's Poo Was It? | TigerBelly 554

TigerBelly28 views
The Comedy Store historically paid door guys $25 a day and relied on tips, which were eventually eliminated due to complaints about seat-selling; current door guys receive only 3 minutes on stage.takeawayThe conversation also covers Byron Allen's rise in the comedy industry, the business of stand-up comedy including tips and door-guy dynamics, and various sponsor segments for meal supplements, footwear financing, hair losummaryByron Allen is described as one of the most influential comedians working today, comparable to Richard Pryor, and is replacing Jerry Seinfeld in a prime-time syndicated slot with his show 'Comedy Unleashed'.takeaway

Ron Funches on The Traitors, Autism, and Finding Himself | Greg Fitzsimmons - FitzDog Podcast

Greg Fitzsimmons28 views
“There's no difference when I'm doing 15 minutes at the comedy store at 11:00 on a Tuesday or I'm doing some corporate gig at a five-star hotel... I'm trying just as hard as both those shows.”quoteHe shares insights on maintaining authenticity in comedy, the financial realities of stand-up, and his views on industry trends like influencer specials and physical appearance.summaryComedy Performance Strategy: Funches uses a 'sandwich method' for sets: starting with established material to build rapport, inserting new/untested jokes, and closing with reliable hits. He emphasizes being present and itakeaway

The Luck of Comedy with GERRY DEE

Steph Tolev60 views
The 'star system' in US comedy is intense, with venues like The Comedy Store and The Improv serving as critical networking hubs where careers are made or broken through visibility.takeawayJerry D discusses the unique challenges Canadian comedians face in gaining recognition compared to their US counterparts, highlighting the lack of a centralized comedy hub and industry camaraderie.summaryCanadian comedians face a 'slow build' and lack of recognition because there is no centralized comedy hub like LA or NY in Canada; clubs are segregated and lack the collaborative 'hangout' culture found in the US.takeaway

Deon Cole Jokes on Super Bowl, Kendrick, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Chappelle, OK Mister | Brea Improv

BigBoyTV Plus37 views
Deon Cole discusses the financial betrayal of selling his house to a friend who profited massively without reciprocation, while reflecting on his 30-year comedy career.summaryHe analyzes the shifting landscape of comedy, highlighting the challenges of censorship, the grind of constant material creation, and the lack of industry respect for comedians despite their box office success.summaryComedy Industry Respect Gap: Despite selling out 5,000-6,000 seat arenas (comparable to R&B singers), comedians are often treated as 'little' or unworthy by industry peers and brands, lacking the same level of respect aftakeaway

Stand-up isn't all Tacos & Lobsters, Jesus Trejo | EP 121 | The Jason Ellis Show

Jason Ellis 2.024 views
This conversation features comedian Jesus Trejo discussing his journey from skateboarding and music to stand-up comedy, highlighting the importance of persistence and process over immediate success.summaryComedy Success Timeline: Jesus Trejo spent the first 5-6 years of his 16-year career 'tanking' with no laughs, noting that things only started to come around in year seven and he felt comfortable by year ten.takeawayComedy Mindset: Trejo compares his career to Mario Kart's ghost mode, focusing on beating his own best time rather than comparing himself to other comedians, which helps manage performance anxiety.takeaway

Teen Mom Bumps Bobby | Ep 112 | Bad Friends

Bad Friends18 views
The conversation highlights Bobby Lee's frustration with being bumped by Aziz Ansari at The Comedy Store and his proposal for a transparent 'bump list' policy, while also touching on personal health struggles with OCD ansummaryThe hosts engage in comedic improvisation regarding Lyme disease and estate planning, followed by a detailed discussion on comedy club dynamics, specifically the controversy of 'bumping' acts.summaryComedy Club Hierarchy: Bobby Lee argues that comedy clubs should implement a public 'bump list' to clarify which established comedians have the authority to replace others on the lineup, reducing ambiguity and conflict.takeaway

We Got Company | Jerry Seinfeld

Sebastian Maniscalco8 views
“I have the first check I ever got for comedy. 15 bucks from the comedy store... I just thought this is the first time anybody's ever paid me for doing this and I think I should save it.”quoteJerry Seinfeld shares his disciplined approach to comedy writing, emphasizing the importance of solitary focus and testing material in low-stakes environments.summaryComedy as Sport: He analogizes stand-up to sports rather than other arts because the result is immediate and objective; the audience's reaction provides instant feedback on performance, similar to a game score.takeaway