Greg Proops Returns
Summary
Stuart Goldsmith welcomes Greg Proops back to the podcast to discuss his new live-riffed album, "Kidding But Still," and his extensive career on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" They explore Proops' unique method of improvising stand-up like jazz, his political views, and anecdotes about colleagues like Tony Slattery and Clive Anderson. The conversation also touches on the ephemeral nature of comedy and the value of authenticity over polished performance.
Topics discussed
Intro, tour dates, and sponsor ads
Greg Proops returns: 13 years later and new album
Improvising stand-up: The 'Kidding But Still' process
Embracing mistakes and the jazz of comedy
Authenticity vs. polished scripts in performance
Bill Hicks, emotional truth, and climate urgency
Upwork ad and album promotion
Clive Anderson: Barrister antics and rivalry
Tony Slattery: The Johnny Cash of Whose Line
Whose Line cast dynamics and aging in comedy
The ephemeral nature of live comedy vs. video
Right-wing comics and the changing landscape of humor
George Carlin, climate change, and fighting fascism
Outro, voice loss, and Patreon extras
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