Episode #1286
Anthony Jeselnik
Books mentioned
Calvin and Hobbes
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The Far Side
Mentioned by Anthony Jeselnik · at 01:45:39 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Comedian, writer, actor, and producer Anthony Jeselnik discusses the discipline and evolution of stand-up, including routine development, stage anxiety, packed clubs, comedy styles, personas, and the careers of other performers. The conversation also covers touring, political comedy, relationships, mental illness, loneliness, gun culture, space debris, comic strips, and his writing experience for late-night television.
What they talked about
- Beard as sunglasses for the lower face
- Stand-up comedy as a 'get-to-do' vs 'have-to-do'
- Starting comedy in LA and early influences
- Smoking pot and its effect on stand-up material
- Comedy clubs: The Comedy Store vs The Improv vs Laugh Factory
- Alimony and men's rights in divorce
- Space junk and orbital debris
- Gun control and mass shootings in the US
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