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January 30, 2026 / 00:50

This episode discusses stand-up comedy experiences, including live performances, audience reactions, and the challenges faced during shows. Guests share personal anecdotes about their careers and the pressures of performing.

The conversation highlights a specific incident during a performance of "Secret Time," where a thunderstorm caused chaos, leading to a difficult first show. The guest recalls stepping on the mic cord and the moment of frustration that followed.

There is also a discussion about the role of the guest's wife in his career, particularly her involvement as an executive producer and her candid feedback on his performances.

The episode emphasizes the pressures of live comedy and the importance of resilience in the face of challenges, showcasing the guest's dedication to improving with each performance.

TL;DR

Stand-up comedian shares challenges and pressures of live performances, including a chaotic show experience and wife’s role in his career.

Episode

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When I shot Lucky, I shot six shows.
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>> Six? Wow. Wow.
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>> I do eight if I could. When I did Secret
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Time, I did two shows.
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>> Was that one night? Two shows.
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>> One night, two shows. First show, the
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power goes out,
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>> they have to hold the audience outside,
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a thunderstorm rolls in, they're soaking
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wet, the beer thing clogs up, and
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they're miserable. And I [ __ ] bomb.
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At one point I was walking and I stepped
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on the mic cord and I pulled the mic
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away from my mouth like I went and the
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punch line's this and I went, "God damn
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it."
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>> Right at the punch line.
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>> And my wife always executive produces
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everything I do because she's pretty
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intimate with my material. I'm sitting
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in the green room after that first show.
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I go with Ernie Flub. She goes, "Honey,
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that was [ __ ]
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>> Unusable.
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>> I love pressure." And she goes, "You
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always say you like pressure." Well, big
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boy, it's on you now. You better not
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[ __ ] up this next one. I love your wife.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 60
    Most chaotic

Episode Highlights

  • Bombing on Stage
    During a thunderstorm, the audience was miserable and the performance bombed.
    “And I [ __ ] bomb.”
    @ 00m 18s
    January 30, 2026
  • Pressure from the Wife
    His wife reminds him of the pressure he claims to love before the next show.
    “You better not [ __ ] up this next one.”
    @ 00m 46s
    January 30, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Thunderstorm Bomb00:18
  • Mic Mishap00:27
  • Pressure Talk00:41

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