Episode #1868
Sam Morril
Books mentioned
Empire of the Summer Moon
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Sam Morril is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and co-host of a sports podcast with Julian Edelman. He and Joe Rogan discuss joke writing, performance style, difficult crowds, comedy-club culture, career longevity, and the shift toward streaming and podcasting, alongside topics including addiction, harm reduction, Austin’s comedy scene, sports, and politics.
What they talked about
- Up-and-coming comedy talent and the current scene
- Shane Gillis's George Washington bit and Trump impression
- Woody Allen's legacy and films
- Pandemic rooftop comedy shows
- Old-school comedy club owners and hazing
- Comedy clubs in Connecticut and tough crowds
- Alcohol preferences and hangovers
- Comedy community and camaraderie
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