About this episodeThis conversation features comedian Jesus Trejo discussing his journey from skateboarding and music to stand-u…AI summary
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. The dialogue covers diverse topics including physical training techniques for punching, the biomechanical importance of toes for balance, and unique culinary experiences with exotic foods and street tacos.
Key takeaways 6
Comedy 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.
Punching Technique: Hitting harder is less about raw power and more about technique; specifically, pivoting on the big toe and twisting the hip to generate force from the back leg.
Balance Biomechanics: The big toe is critical for body balance and pivoting, while the pinky toe provides necessary stability and leverage when cutting angles or shifting weight.
Comedy 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.
Food Quality vs Size: Larger crabs and lobsters often taste worse due to texture issues; smaller specimens like blue crabs or freshwater crayfish are preferred for better flavor.
Learning Curve Evolution: Modern skateboarding and comedy have improved due to internet tutorials and shared knowledge, allowing younger generations to learn tricks and techniques faster than previous eras.
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“I was eating it for the first five to six years I could not get a laugh to save my life... it's like taking a math test and you're like oh you got this one right but I'm like how I just wrote a number down”
▶ 37:31Trejo describing his early struggles in stand-up comedy where he performed without understanding why he was getting any reaction.
“Location matters more than power... you sit down you're like pooping throw it all from back here in that back leg”
▶ 0:00Instruction on how to punch harder by using body mechanics (hip pivot and back leg drive) rather than just arm strength.
“I don't know if you guys ever played Mario Kart... you're really not concerned with trying to beat those guys... you're trying to beat your your best time”
▶ 38:46Trejo's analogy for maintaining mental health in comedy by focusing on personal improvement rather than external competition.
“The worst thing that has happened is not getting booked... I've bombed very hard very very hard and um yeah and that's okay yeah part of the game”
▶ 42:33Trejo identifying the lack of opportunities as the biggest negative aspect of his comedy career, while accepting bombing as part of the process.
“I think it's my favorite at its cork comes to like a uh Alpha store Taco okay like the ones on on the spindle you know it's like red meat it's like if you get one with the pineapple shard in there it's like it's just perfect”
▶ 28:55Trejo expressing his preference for simple, classic al pastor tacos over complex gourmet options.
Chapters & Sections (49)▼
0:00Comedian Discusses Music and Performancechapter2
0:00Comedian Discusses Strip Mall Dojo Experience
2:28Music Preferences and Influences Discussion
5:38Breaking Bad Habits with Fume Devicechapter3
5:38Breaking Bad Habits with Fume Device
7:20Fume Vape Pen Convenience and Benefits
8:44High School Kickboxing Experience
9:58Comics Training with Punching Machinechapter4
9:58Martial Arts Training with Punching Machines
12:00Martial Arts Training at a Strip Mall Dojo
13:12Discussion on Punching Pad and Coaching
14:38Confusion and Identity Crisis
16:17Importance of Toes in Body Balancechapter3
16:17Importance of Toes in Body Balance
18:42Dislike of Flip Flops and Thongs
19:58Crab Strength and Toe Amputation
21:22Coconut Crabs are the Creepiest Sea Creatureschapter2
21:22Coconut Crabs are the Creepiest Sea Creatures
23:35Trying Goat Meat for the First Time
26:39Taco Bell and Authentic Mexican Cuisinechapter2
26:39Taco Bell vs Authentic Tacos in LA
28:05Taco Spots in Los Angeles
30:52Author's Childhood Influences and Writing Journeychapter2
30:52Author's Childhood Memories and Writing Inspiration
33:09Author Discusses Writing and Comedy Career
35:04Comedian's Early Days at the Comedy Storechapter2
35:04Comedian Shares Early Career Struggles
36:49Overcoming Stage Fright as a Comedian
39:18Overcoming Stage Fright and Performance Anxietychapter4
39:18Overcoming Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety
41:30Athletic Greens Supplement Offer and Comedy Career
42:44Overcoming Self-Doubt in Stand-Up Comedy
44:07Comedian Reflects on Career and Creative Growth
47:54Comedy in Skateboarding and its Evolutionchapter4
47:54Skateboarding Community Dynamics and Evolution
49:33Skateboarding Evolution and Young Talent
50:48Parenting in the Age of Information Overload
52:36Comedians Rely on Social Media for Exposure
53:59Cultivated Mammoth Meatballs and Street Foodchapter3
53:59Cultivated Mammoth Meatballs and Street Food
55:44Meatball Appearance Discussion and Humor
56:59Snoop Dogg Quote Sparks News Anchor Firing
59:01TV Host Discusses Movie Reviews and Ratingschapter2
59:01TV Host Discusses Movie Reviews and Ratings
1:01:04Acting Techniques and Movie Classics Discussion
1:03:20IHOP Food Quality and Customer Experienceschapter3
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