Comedy Obsessed

Wherein we evaluate the capability of our inner producer to rein in the feral cat that is our creative mind.

Wherein we consider the limitations of expressing our authentic personality on stage and explore what might be exchanged between comedians and audiences other than laughter and money.

Wherein we say some things that are bound to be misinterpreted by some people or perhaps simply interpreted in the only way they know how to interpret such things.

Wherein we urge the centrality of emotional vulnerability in communicating honestly with the audience.

Wherein we consider the risks inherent in making art that dares aspire to impact culture.

Wherein we investigate how to not be cool, popular, or likeable whilst journeying toward being a funny doofus.

Wherein we discuss marketing the passion you are pursuing without corrupting it and how to enjoy multiple unsuccessful careers.

Wherein we discuss my strange addiction, performing stand-up comedy, as well as some of the neurochemical signaling responsible for getting and staying hooked.

Wherein we discuss not letting personal insecurities sabotage your relationship with your audience and pay a brief tribute to the late, great Norm Macdonald.

Wherein we explore being vulnerable on stage in order to entice the audience to be vulnerable in return. Laughter as vulnerability; truth as vulnerability.

Wherein we muse over whether art expresses opinions or explores ideas. Wait, there's a difference?

Wherein we consider the validity of laughing at the universe, or, the profundity of slapstick and fart jokes.

Wherein we consider the ironic dual nature of comedy - the necessity of suffering in order to enjoy the contrast of joy.

Wherein we consider if pursuing one's passion is a worthless road to nowhere that lets down all of humanity.

Wherein we consider the virtues of public embarrassment and bringing shame upon our family name.