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Ed Byrne’s got a hilarious observation about Kiwis… 😂#nzpodcast #newzealand #nz #comedy

August 01, 202400:50
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I find doing comedy for people is an
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excellent way of getting under the skin
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of a place and yeah you don't like to
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talk out a turn I think I was at Sky
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City and I came out in Oakland it was a
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Tuesday night and I'm trying to get the
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audience going it's always that tough
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ask on a Tuesday trying to get people
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Rowdy you know like hey come ony we got
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work in the morning we don't care all
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this sort stuff hey Tuesday people make
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some Tuesday noise and they just weren't
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getting on board and it took a good
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while before I got a decent laugh out of
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them and then you know then gig was fine
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eventually and then I only realized
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after I left the stage only the show was
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over did I find out it was Wednesday and
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that to me sums up New Zealand in that
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any other country in the world within 30
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seconds going it's Wednesday you idiots
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but the Kei was 700 people just sat
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there just going it's not Tuesday I'm
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not going to be the one to I don't want
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to tell him

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the comedian takes the audience on a hilarious journey through the trials of performing stand-up in New Zealand. The scene is set on a Tuesday night at Sky City in Oakland, where the comedian faces the daunting challenge of revving up a crowd that seems less than enthusiastic. With a mix of charm and wit, he navigates the tricky waters of audience engagement, only to discover post-performance that he had mistakenly thought it was Tuesday when it was actually Wednesday. This comedic misstep not only highlights the laid-back nature of New Zealanders but also serves as a reminder of the unique cultural quirks that make each place special. The episode is a delightful exploration of humor, timing, and the unexpected moments that define live performance, leaving listeners with a smile and a newfound appreciation for the art of comedy.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Funniest
  • 80
    Best performance
  • 75
    Best overall
  • 70
    Most unserious (in a good way)

Episode Highlights

  • Comedy on a Tuesday Night
    A comedian struggles to engage an audience on a tough Tuesday night, only to realize later it was actually Wednesday.
    “I only realized after I left the stage it was Wednesday.”
    @ 00m 28s
    August 01, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Comedy Struggles00:14
  • Audience Engagement00:20
  • Wednesday Revelation00:28