Episode #2045
Jimmy Carr
Books mentioned
Born Standing Up
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 00:18:48 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The War of Art
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 00:11:53 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Enlightenment Now
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 00:26:59 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Beginning of Infinity
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 01:15:53 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Before & Laughter
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 01:17:49 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Cinema Speculation
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 01:59:19 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Hell's Angels
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 02:08:17 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Black Swan
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 02:05:51 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Status Game
Mentioned by Jimmy Carr · at 02:30:04 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Jimmy Carr, a stand-up comedian and television host, discusses his comedy career and a wide range of topics including the craft of stand-up, conspiracy theories, personal responsibility, and societal issues. The conversation also touches on books, film, and the role of comedy in culture.
What they talked about
- Opening a comedy club in Austin
- Teaching stand-up comedy in schools
- Comedy as a new art form and golden age
- JFK assassination conspiracy theories
- History of celibacy in the Catholic Church
- Childhood freedom and risk-taking
- Finding one's tribe and passion
- Dyslexia and neurodivergence
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