Episode #1207
Jeff Ross & Dave Attell
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Jeff Ross and Dave Attell discuss their Netflix special Bumping Mics, including the craft and unpredictability of live stand-up, roasting, joke development, and filming comedy. They reflect on influential comedians and the Comedy Store, while covering streaming’s impact, early careers, friendship, casinos, fitness, travel, cultural differences, news cycles, boxing, and other personal topics.
What they talked about
- Smoking on stage and comedy club rules
- Dave Attell's flip phone and dislike of technology
- The value of live comedy and not recording shows
- Comedy specials at the Comedy Store and the Cellar
- The influence of Dice and old-school comics
- College shows and changing comedy norms
- The Challenger disaster and 24/7 news cycle
- Comic workout routines and diet tips
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