GIVE IT UP writer/star Gareth Reynolds
Summary
Hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante welcome Gareth Reynolds to discuss films that shaped his comedy career. They explore documentaries like The Aristocrats and Man on the Moon, analyzing how comedians like Andy Kaufman and Joan Rivers influenced his craft. The conversation also covers the realities of stand-up, including bombing on stage and the impact of social media on performance.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
New Zealand trip and The Dollop origins
Podcasting history and Q&A complaints
Movies about comedians and The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats lore and bombing in stand-up
Man on the Moon and Andy Kaufman
Kaufman's pranks and Joan Rivers documentary
George Carlin's evolution and HBO specials
Punchline and Bill Hicks' legacy
Richard Pryor, King of Comedy, and Pee-wee
Outro and sponsors
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