2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

Chappelle Shockwaves w/ Earthquake | 2 Bears, 1 Cave

Jul 22, 2024

Comedian Earthquake joins Tom and Bert to talk about his early days in comedy, working with Dave Chappelle, bitter comedians, directors turning into stars, owning a comedy club, and more!

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Earthquake

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Earthquake's heavyweight status and widespread respect within the comedy industry is lauded by fellow comedians for his captivating performances.

Earthquake recounts his journey from military to comedy, emphasizing perseverance and strategic decisions in shaping his career path.

Earthquake's distinct comedic approach highlights authenticity, adaptability, and personal growth, steering clear of influence for genuine expression.

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Respecting Peers in Stand-up Comedy

Respected stand-up comedians praise Earthquake for his talent and impact in the stand-up comedy scene, highlighting his heavyweight status and widespread respect within the industry. Observing Earthquake's ability to captivate audiences and generate laughter consistently, fellow comedians recognize the challenge of following his energetic and engaging performances.

Humility and Perspective in Comedy

01:22

Be the Best in Your Hometown Before Moving to LA

01:27

Quality over competition in podcast guests

00:29

Intro

4min

A Comedian's Journey and the Birth of a Comedy Club

5min

Promoting Comedy Shows and Grooming Tools

6min

Navigating the Comedy Scene

10min

Comedian's Early Career Challenges and Humility

5min

Navigating the Comedy Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

38min

The Importance of Craft and Behind-the-Scenes Work in Comedy

10min

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We're back with another episode of 2 Bears, 1 Cave! This week Tom and Bert are joined by comedian Earthquake! Comedy is often a natural disaster, but sometimes a star comes around that shines brighter than the rest. Tom is especially excited for this episode as Earthquake reminisces about his early days in Atlanta and LA, before praising some of his contemporaries like Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Dave Chappelle. Earthquake also had the pleasure of being part of Dave Chappelle's Home Team on Netflix and he dives into that with the Bears. They also talk about bitter comedians, directors wanting to be the stars now, lifting others up, owning a comedy club, and much more!

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