Tom Segura, stand-up comedian, discusses the process of creating new material, the impact of timing and length in comedy, and the evolution of perspective and comedy. They also explore the challenges of feedback and collaboration in the creative process, working with editors in the publishing industry, and navigating the comedy industry and taking a leap of faith.
Completing creative projects allows for new ideas and creativity to emerge.
Taking risks and pursuing true passions can lead to both challenges and rewards.
Trusting instincts and building an audience organically are important in creative pursuits.
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Introducing Kids to Audiobooks
The podcast host shares how introducing his son to audiobooks has sparked a love for reading. He highlights the wide selection of audiobooks available on Audible, which offers a free trial for new members.
Reflections on the Creative Process
In a conversation with a comedian, they discuss the process of finishing creative projects, such as writing a book or filming a stand-up comedy special. They emphasize the importance of reaching a point of closure and how new ideas and creativity can emerge once this process is complete.
Unexpected Choices and Career Paths
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of making unexpected choices and following unconventional career paths. They emphasize the value of taking risks and pursuing one's true passions, even if it means diverging from the norm or facing potential criticism. The speaker shares personal experiences of quitting lucrative jobs to pursue their true calling and the challenges and rewards that came with it.
Navigating Criticism and Building Independence
The speaker also explores the idea of navigating criticism and embracing independence in creative pursuits. They emphasize the importance of not seeking validation from others and not compromising one's vision to please the masses. The speaker encourages listeners to trust their instincts and make decisions privately before sharing their work with the world. They share anecdotes about starting new creative ventures and highlight the value of building an audience organically without the pressure of immediate success.
Ryan speaks with Tom Segura in the first of a two-part conversation about the links between writing comedy specials and writing philosophy books, the mindset it takes to succeed in a creative field, Tom’s weird and winding journey through professional comedy, and more.
Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian, writer, author, actor, and podcaster. He co-hosts the Your Mom's House podcast with his wife and fellow comedian Christina Pazsitzky, as well as the podcast Two Bears One Cave with best friend and fellow comedian Bert Kreischer. He has made two stand-up comedy albums and five specials on video, including Disgraceful (2018) and Ball Hog (2020), and he has appeared on the comedy shows Comedy Central Presents, Live at Gotham, and This Is Not Happening. You can find Tom’s work at tomsegura.com and on Instagram @seguratom and Twitter @tomsegura, on his YouTube channel.