Episode #2168
Tyler Fischer
Books mentioned
The Bible
Mentioned by Tyler Fischer · at 00:37:22 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Antiracist Baby
Mentioned by Tyler Fischer · at 02:20:29 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Comedian and filmmaker Tyler Fischer discusses his career, including his start in stand-up and backlash over COVID-19 vaccine comments. The conversation also covers political figures, discrimination in comedy, cancel culture, and his move to Austin's meritocratic comedy scene.
What they talked about
- Moving to Austin for comedy
- Growing up with gay parents in San Francisco
- Catholic church child molestation scandals
- COVID-19 vaccine skepticism and natural immunity
- Criticism of Fauci and pandemic response
- Cancel culture and free speech in comedy
- Jordan Peterson and compelled speech
- The Mothership comedy club as a safe space for jokes
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