Ari Shaffir on Life as a Professional Comedian, Unfiltered Travel, and Embracing the Unexpected

Sep 17, 2024

Ari Shaffir, a comedian celebrated for his Netflix specials and storytelling prowess, dives into the thrilling connection between comedy and travel. He shares tales from his tour experiences, emphasizing the beauty of spontaneity and embracing unexpected adventures. The conversation explores cultural comedic differences and the power of dark humor as a coping mechanism. Ari also discusses how psychedelics can offer fresh perspectives, while reminding listeners about the joy found in the less-traveled paths of life.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Comedy, Travel, and Generational Reflections

05:58 • 12min

Cultural Influences on Global Comedy

17:45 • 6min

Cultural Comedy: Navigating Humor Across Borders

23:24 • 17min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth and Resilience

40:24 • 4min

Embracing Spontaneity in Travel

44:53 • 11min

Psychedelics and Personal Transformation

55:41 • 19min

Embracing Travel and Creative Growth

01:14:26 • 4min

How do both comedy and travel help you embrace the unexpected?

Comedian Ari Shaffir is best known for his 2 Netflix specials, 2 Comedy Central specials, and for hosting Comedy Central’s weekly storytelling series, This Is Not Happening. He was also a regular panelist on @Midnight and Conan. Ari is the host of the podcast Skeptic Tank and has recently released a new podcast called You Be Trippin,’ where he interviews real folks about their messed up disasters and memorable travel experiences.

Ari shares stories of his time on tour, and we talk about his philosophy of embracing the chaos of travel. You’ll hear about the unique cultural experiences that come with being a comedian on the road, gain insights into the art of comedy, and get a different view on the importance of dark humor.

During this humorous and insightful conversation, he shares some great, no-nonsense travel advice, insights on reframing plateaus, how psychedelics can help you tap into new perspectives, and much more.

What’s the most unexpected adventure you’ve had while traveling? I'd love to hear your story, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

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The importance of saying "yes" to spontaneous travel and some of his most unexpected travel experiences
The cultural differences Ari noticed while performing internationally
How dark humor can serve as a way to reclaim difficult situations
Insight into overcoming plateaus and embracing discomfort
Why you should consider NOT doing your research before traveling to a new place
How simple tasks while traveling allow you to embrace different sides of yourself
How psychedelics can help you gain new perspectives about yourself and others
What’s inspired his podcast and why he wants to share the real stories of travel
And so much more

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