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What does it mean to be fearless onstage?
On shame, pain, and vulnerability in standup.
Apr 22
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Matt Ruby
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Jerry Seinfeld reveals what audiences REALLY want
On obsession and comedy.
Apr 19
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Matt Ruby
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The best way to get material: talk to people
Tips on how to improve your stories/writing according to David Perell.
Apr 17
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Matt Ruby
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10 Good Things: Curb, Seinfeld, Ramy, etc.
Also: Joking about Israel/Gaza, Matt Groening on Irish vs. Jewish humor, how to ask for more money, flight hours, and more.
Apr 15
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Matt Ruby
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Godfrey: "You can't cheat it."
Godfrey on putting in the work.
Apr 12
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Matt Ruby
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Tape and listen to every set
It's tedious but then there’s that one line you’ve never said before that hits...
Apr 10
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Matt Ruby
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Bill Burr's favorite standup bit
Some words of wisdom from Bill Burr and his answer to "What's your favorite joke?"
Apr 8
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Matt Ruby
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Why Dave Chappelle laughs at his own jokes so much
A: mirror neurons.
Apr 5
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Matt Ruby
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George Carlin's writing process
When did Carlin write? While watching television.
Apr 3
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Matt Ruby
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How Jerry Seinfeld makes "charm bracelets"
When you notice a commonality between two or more things, when one thing “reminds you” of another thing, Seinfeld said, “You say, ‘Oh, there’s something…
Apr 1
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Matt Ruby
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March 2024
“I’m glad you said that” laughs
Aziz Ansari on the two types of jokes.
Mar 29
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Matt Ruby
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Big if True goodies
Jokes, deals, and thoughts on Kanye.
Mar 27
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Matt Ruby
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