Episode #549
Big Jay Oakerson
Books mentioned
Children of the Corn
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Lord of the Flies
Mentioned by Big Jay Oakerson · at 00:31:05 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Big Jay Oakerson, a stand-up comedian and host of the Legion of Skanks Podcast, discusses his martial-arts background, the development of comedians through open-mic scenes, and controversies around free speech and public backlash. The conversation also touches on violence, racial attitudes in sports, and the changing landscape of media and comedy.
What they talked about
- E-cigarettes and government regulation
- Reality TV and staged productions
- Comedy club politics and hacky comics
- Early stand-up days and open mics
- Pornography and internet access
- Lions attacking humans in African villages
- Fight rematches and heavyweight boxing
- Comedian friendships and loyalty
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