Sam Morril: Jokes, Outrage, and the New Rules of Comedy
Summary
Trevor Noah interviews comedian Sam Morin, who discusses his new Netflix special and a prank about Columbus’s human trafficking epidemic. They explore the craft of stand-up, comparing it to other arts, and analyze why certain jokes fail or succeed based on audience readiness. The duo also shares anecdotes about tour bus life, hygiene habits, and the isolation inherent in solo comedy.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and driving test failures
Comedy writing, instant feedback, and Tarantino
Dark movie endings and Disney controversies
Audience reactions and honest comedians
Racism, Joseph Opio, and the state of standup
Tour bus life, hygiene, and airplane toilets
Fritz Lang, hotboxing the bus, and bird poop
Shower habits and gym etiquette
Ads and origins of comedy career
Billy Joel, mom's humor, and hypochondria
COVID era, rooftop shows, and human behavior
Rage bait, Taylor Swift, and staying true
Anne Frank museum joke and rat encounters
Exterminators, pet rats, and banned books
Adoption, step-siblings, and family dynamics
Childhood antics, black sheep status, and interviews
Political jokes, trans swimmers, and audience polarization
Writing process, exes, and bombing on stage
Echo chambers, algorithms, and corporate studies
Kelsey Grammer, movie projects, and noir films
Work ethic, touring, and classic noir recommendations
Berlin, Berghain, and closing ads
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