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The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

JB Smoove

Feb 10, 2012
JB Smoove from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' joins The Champs to discuss 'Leon-isms', 11 piece suits, forcing friendships, and a crazy word association game. They also talk about unrealistic expectations, running a lady off, tactics to avoid tickets, bed bugs, the importance of the ass, the worst comedy set at the Apollo Theater, struggles of being hairy, and finding dominance in comedy.
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  • Flexibility and improvisation are valuable skills for performers to adapt and connect with their audience.
  • Work off the energy of the crowd to create an unpredictable and intimate performance.

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The Importance of Going with the Flow

It is important to be flexible and go with the flow, just like JB Smoove did in his early days of stand-up. When he participated in a dating game on campus, he didn't have a plan and instead improvised funny answers. This experience taught him the value of living in the moment and adapting to any situation on stage.

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