Mo Gilligan on Netflix, Stand-Up and ‘Big Chicken’
Summary
Comedian Mo Gilligan joins Matt Wilstein to discuss his new Netflix documentary, *Big Chicken*, in which he ate fast-food fried chicken three times daily for 28 days. Gilligan details the physical and mental toll of the experiment, the cultural history of the food, and his reflections on health and privilege. He also shares stories about his comedy career, meeting heroes like Eddie Murphy, and a disastrous early stand-up set.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Indeed and Visible
Introduction: Mo Gilligan and Big Chicken documentary
Why Mo was chosen to host the documentary
Addressing stereotypes and health checks
Comparison to Super Size Me
The initial excitement and early days
The physical and mental low points
The 'happy guy' persona and loneliness
First meal after the challenge and cravings
Changed eating habits and industry awareness
Returning to stand-up comedy
Rise to fame and TV production
Sponsor: Indeed
Drake's influence and meeting comedy heroes
Embarrassing early stand-up memory
Outro and Sponsor: Verizon
Sponsor: ChatGPT
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