Carrot Top, the legend of prop comedy, shares stories from the early days of his career and how his Vegas residency has changed. They also talk about the difference between stand-up comedy and acting, meeting famous people in the entertainment industry, and their friendship with Norm McDonald.
Carrot Top shares how his act evolved over time and recounts encounters with famous musicians like Sting and Tony Orlando.
Carrot Top emphasizes the importance of filtering out negativity, staying true to one's style, and continuously evolving as an artist.
The podcast explores the evolution of Las Vegas as a performance destination and the challenges faced by performers due to the abundance of shows and changing audience expectations.
Deep dives
Comedian's Journey and Early Influences
The podcast episode features Carrot Top, a comedian known for his prop comedy. He talks about his career and how he got into comedy. He mentions the influence of comedians like George Carlin and Richard Pryor on his early performances. Carrot Top shares stories from his early days doing comedy in college and how his act evolved over time.
Meeting and Impressing Famous Musicians
Carrot Top talks about meeting famous musicians like Sting and members of Queen. He shares anecdotes about their reactions to his comedy and how they appreciated his talent. He mentions how Sting was surprised and entertained by his jokes during a show. Carrot Top also recounts an encounter with Tony Orlando and how the musician wanted to see Carrot Top's show again to make sure it wasn't just a fluke.
Navigating Criticism and Persevering in the Entertainment Industry
Carrot Top discusses how he deals with criticism and stays focused on his own work. He shares how he received negative comments early in his career but remained confident and true to his style. He emphasizes the importance of filtering out the hate and surrounding oneself with positive influences. He also mentions the importance of constantly evolving as an artist and keeping the audience engaged and entertained.
The Growth of Vegas and Changing Audiences
The podcast episode discusses the evolution of Las Vegas as a performance destination. Initially, Las Vegas was known as a place for older performers to retire, but that perception shifted over time. With the arrival of iconic acts like Celine Dion, Elton John, and Rod Stewart, more and more artists began to see Las Vegas as a desirable venue. The increased popularity led to the development of numerous showrooms and a bustling entertainment scene. However, the comedian reflects on the challenges faced by performers due to the abundance of shows and changing audience expectations.
Awkward Professional Interactions
During the podcast, the comedian shares two incidents of awkward professional interactions they had with other comedians. One incident involved a comedian who singled out and made fun of the props used in the comedian's act during a show, which led to an uncomfortable exchange later on. Another incident was with a comedian who wrongly accused the comedian of going over their allotted time during a college gig. The misunderstandings eventually got resolved, but the experiences highlight the challenges and complexities of professional relationships in the comedy industry.
We beam up Carrot Top: the legend of prop comedy. He shares how he has become bomb-proof over his years of standup, stories from the early days of his career and how his Vegas residency has changed over decades of performing.
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Carrot Top!
1:28 Intro
2:34 Chairman of the Bored
5:46 40 Years of Comedy
6:34 Carrot Top’s First Performance
8:56 Carlin’s Influence
10:49 Huggies Little Movers
11:44 CT’s Early Career
13:32 The NASA Connection
16:31 Building Career Momentum
19:03 Reading the Comments
24:41 Robinhood
25:44 Comedy Longevity
28:22 Vegas Residency
32:25 Touring vs Residency
35:00 BetterHelp
36:11 Bus Driver Talents
37:20 Celebrity Encounters
41:52 Trump Impressions
43:26 Seeking a Road Show
47:41 DoorDash
49:16 Confronting the Hate
52:16 Norm Macdonald’s Dig
54:01 Comic Beef
1:00:49 tmgstudios.tv
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