Mohr Stories 578: Rick Glassman
Summary
Jay Moore hosts comedian Rick Glassman on his podcast, discussing their past interactions and Glassman’s grandfather, Sid Feller, who arranged music for Ray Charles. The conversation covers Glassman’s autism diagnosis, his experiences with social norms, and his comedic philosophy of embracing nervousness. They also touch on Glassman’s early stand-up career, playing basketball against LeBron James, and his upcoming tour dates.
Topics discussed
Toyota ad and podcast intro banter
Family stories and Ray Charles anecdote
Social media captions and football refs
Grandparents, siblings, and black friends
College basketball and autism in comedy
Hair glossing and reading podcast comments
Cleveland Improv history and stage nerves
Autism, presence, and anxiety management
Touring, flying, and set validation
Blue Chew sponsorship segment
Toyota ad and celebrity encounters
Cavs basketball players and Harold Ramis
Beach cock script and Ted Lasso inspiration
Podcast achievements and pee color discussion
Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and varicocele
String cheese, dogs, and homeless charity
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