Jeff Garlin: Feeling Lost Late In Career & When He Knew Larry David Was A Genius
Summary
Jeff Garland discusses his new photography book, "Best Seat in the House Moments," featuring candid shots from his TV career and reflections on late colleagues like Bob Einstein. The conversation shifts to Adam Carolla’s struggles preparing his next stand-up special, where they debate the importance of solid jokes versus complex storytelling. They also share humorous anecdotes about breakfast burritos, motorcycle accidents, and the absurdities of airline service, touching on broader themes of societal comfort and personal observation.
Topics discussed
Intro and Progressive ad
Jeff Garland's photography of TV stars
Gallery debut and new photography book
Photographing Larry David and his reactions
Comedian's voice and awkward funerals
High-end hotel breakfast burrito disaster
Fantasy job: airline menu critic
Super Bowl snacks on airplanes
Isolation as a gift and societal illusions
Danger of street cycling vs race cars
Sponsors: Mudflap and Tecovas boots
Motorcycle purchase and crash stories
Return to stand-up after 8 years
Improvising the Netflix special
Audience expectations and the 'cheeseburger'
The importance of a strong 'jab'
Canceled Curb podcast and Larry's walk
Sponsors: Chime and O'Reilly Auto
Choosing between bad options and LA politics
Larry David's political views and Al Franken
Friend's career and Jeff's recent work
LA studio decline and filming in Orlando
John Ritter plane encounter and book details
Beauty vs intelligence and dating stories
Book plug and wrap-up with Jeff
Sponsors: Hims and Home Chef
Childhood games and handball stories
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News: Marines in LA and Gavin Newsom
News: Terrorizing LA and fake trophies
News: Deep Impact and fleeing LA
Sponsors: Hair devices and Pluto TV
News: No one leaving LA and enduro bikes
Upcoming car race and practice
News: Blackout drunk and Pleasure Town
News: California slave reporting law
News: Politicians claiming poverty
News: Anaheim mayor workplace complaint
News: College group chat and uncool jokes
Outro and show promotion
Pluto TV ad
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