Episode #1431
Owen Smith
Books mentioned
Nigger
Mentioned by Owen Smith · at 01:02:00 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Shadow That Scares Me
Mentioned by Owen Smith · at 01:02:00 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Outliers
Mentioned by Owen Smith · at 02:05:40 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Owen Smith reflects on developing as a stand-up comedian, writing habits, career setbacks, auditions, television work, and the discipline required to perform live. He and Joe Rogan also discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s take on the “10,000 hours” principle, the demands of early comedy gigs, podcasting versus television, and maintaining one’s craft. The conversation includes Smith’s friendship with Mitch Hedberg and a discussion of opioids, drugs, creativity, and substance use.
What they talked about
- Yoga practice and Russell Simmons
- Def Jam comedy audition story
- Michael Jordan's competitive drive
- Tyson Fury's boxing strategy and Kronk training
- Challenges of TV network executives and 'woke culture'
- Stand-up comedy craft and writer's block
- Malcolm Gladwell's comments on stand-up
- Mitch Hedberg road trip and acid story
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