Tom Segura, a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his sharp wit, shares insights on the shifting landscape of comedy. He delves into the philosophical mindset that shapes his work and discusses how parenthood has grounded him in reality. The conversation touches on the importance of setting personal boundaries in a media-saturated world and finding humor in parenting's chaos. Segura also offers practical advice on maintaining financial stability while navigating creative pursuits, all wrapped in his signature comedic style.
Ryan speaks with Tom Segura in the second of a two-part conversation about the changing landscape of stand-up comedy, the philosophical mindset that he brings to his work, how he manages his media diet, why kids made him more tied to reality, 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 2 Bears 1 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.