Russell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome | E109
- Dec 5, 2021
- 1:44:49
- Full Episode
This weeks episode 'How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome ' topics:
0:00 Intro 03:22 Your family 07:10 Why you ultimately became a comedian 14:21 Dealing with the high of comedy shows compared to normal life 19:30 Getting into stand up 26:52 What are the key things that got you here? 29:47 How does the laugh impact you 32:10 Looking for the 'bit' in everything 35:52 How do negative reviews impact you? 42:10 Impostor syndrome 44:48 Mental health implications and using fear as a motivator 55:03 Therapy 01:03:07 Your pre show rituals 01:06:00 The lowest moment of your life 01:16:48 What would happen if you could never write a joke again? 01:28:40 Are you happy? 01:35:07 Your Netflix special 01:43:09 The last guests question
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Brief Summary
Russell Howard discusses his Netflix special "Lubricant," the importance of laughter, and personal stories about family and loss.
Key points
- The Russell Howard We’ve Never Seen. In this conversation, Russell Howard reveals a vulnerable side that fans have never seen before.
- Comedy as a Coping Mechanism. Russell discusses how laughter helps us deal with life's pain, calling it 'the lubricant of life.'
- Supportive Parenting. Russell shares how his dad encouraged him to pursue comedy, giving him a year to prove himself.
- The Importance of Laughter. Understanding the audience's laughter is crucial for a comedian's success.
- Imposter Syndrome in Comedy. Even the greatest comedians experience self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
- The Cost of Success. Success often comes with sacrifices, as discussed in the context of personal experiences.
Episode highlights
- The Russell Howard We’ve Never SeenIn this conversation, Russell Howard reveals a vulnerable side that fans have never seen before.“This is the Russell Howard we have never seen before.”1:48Dec 5, 2021
- Comedy as a Coping MechanismRussell discusses how laughter helps us deal with life's pain, calling it 'the lubricant of life.'“Laughter is the lubricant that makes life livable.”7:19Dec 5, 2021
- Supportive ParentingRussell shares how his dad encouraged him to pursue comedy, giving him a year to prove himself.“If you want to do this, go for it. Give yourself a year.”22:13Dec 5, 2021
- The Importance of LaughterUnderstanding the audience's laughter is crucial for a comedian's success.“Laughter is truth and victory and silence is failure.”29:59Dec 5, 2021
- Imposter Syndrome in ComedyEven the greatest comedians experience self-doubt and imposter syndrome.“If Billy Connolly is thinking that, then you know, all of us are.”41:36Dec 5, 2021
- The Cost of SuccessSuccess often comes with sacrifices, as discussed in the context of personal experiences.“Everything good in my life comes with a cost.”48:09Dec 5, 2021
- Therapy and Self-ImprovementThe importance of therapy and guidance in managing anxiety and improving oneself.“I need pointers and tips to make me better.”57:11Dec 5, 2021
- Bittersweet Funeral MomentsReflecting on the beauty and love in family during a funeral.“From deep sadness came this reflection of my granddad.”1:10:26Dec 5, 2021
