Stand-up comedian Anthony Jeselnik joins the hosts for late-night shenanigans discussing industry scandals. Topics include balancing mom life with pursuing dreams, sports fandom, facing backlash for jokes, controversial words, medical examinations, drag queen joke repurposing, Irish dancing scandal, bizarre stories, and pranks.
Scandal in Irish dancing scene involving fixed competitions for personal gain and favors.
Luck and hard work play pivotal roles in career success; preparation meets opportunity.
Personal material used in drag queen acts evokes surreal appreciation and amusement.
Deep dives
Judge Scandals Rock Irish Dancing Community
Irish dancing community shaken by scandal as judges found fixing competitions for student benefits, including trading favors and scandals for better scores; allegations reveal a mix of financial and sexual dealings.
Discussion on the Role of Luck vs. Actions in Success
Reflecting on the significance of luck versus hard work in achieving success in careers, highlighting the notion that 'luck is when preparation meets opportunity'; acknowledging the interplay of timing and effort in attaining favorable outcomes.
Professional Reflections on Podcast Performances
Discovering comedic bits repurposed by drag queens in their acts, generating mixed feelings of surreal appreciation and amusement; examining the experience of witnessing personal material reinterpreted by different performers.
Life Insurance and Health Precautions for Listeners
Outlining the importance of life insurance coverage for ensuring financial security and protecting loved ones; emphasizing the need for proactive health measures, such as colonoscopies, to address potential health risks and ensure well-being.
Man Defies Convention by Urinating at Ex-Wife's Grave Daily
An ex-husband has been regularly urinating on his deceased ex-wife's grave with his new wife as a twisted ritual, leading to a shocking discovery by the deceased woman's children through bags of feces left at the site. This disturbing behavior aroused suspicion, prompting them to set up a camera, capturing the husband's repeated acts of disrespect. Despite being confronted, the man continued his daily visitations until the revelation led to a halt.
Author and Pulitzer Winner Joshua Cohen Sparks Intense Debate on Podcast
Joshua Cohen, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, faced a heated discussion on a podcast that dissected his work, 'The Net and Yahoo's,' with host challenging the repetitive themes in modern Jewish literature. The intense exchange showcased the clash of old versus new literary perspectives, creating an uncomfortable but intriguing dialogue between the author and the young literary critic, adding layers of complexity to the podcast episode.
It’s Late Night … with Anthony Jeselnik. Gregg drags Anthony and Aaron into the studio deep into the night to get ROCKED by another industry-exploding scandal. Little dogs bite!
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