Episode #1547
Colin Quinn
Books mentioned
Brother Sam
Mentioned by Colin Quinn · at 01:22:10 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Chaos
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:40:09 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Best Evidence
Mentioned by Colin Quinn · at 01:46:52 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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UFOs, JFK, and Elvis
Mentioned by Colin Quinn · at 01:48:04 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Comedian Colin Quinn reflects on the history and craft of stand-up, including the Comedy Store, major comedy scenes, audience work, writing, one-person shows, and changes to live performance during the pandemic. He and Joe Rogan also discuss New York crime and politics, conspiracy theories involving the Kennedy assassination and organized crime, and figures such as Pablo Escobar and Satanism.
What they talked about
- New York City during lockdown
- Comparing 1970s NYC to present
- Vikings and psychedelic mushrooms
- Early stand-up comedy experiences
- Comedy club culture and bookers
- JFK assassination conspiracy theories
- Mafia and organized crime stories
- Comedy as a meritocracy
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