Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Tim Heidecker (Tim & Rick)

Oct 24, 2023

Tim Heidecker, comedian and member of Tim & Eric, discusses topics such as the planning process for podcast episodes, humorous anecdotes, societal expectations, the role of jokes in comedy, the craft of creating enjoyable content, personal traits, music, and the importance of play in processing dark topics.

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Tim Heidecker

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Quick takeaways

Knowing when to add humor and satire in comedy is a skill developed with the right collaborators and balancing sincerity and a wink.

Using play and humor helps humans process and cope with dark aspects of life, allowing for easier emotional processing.

Being in character while performing allows for expression, tapping into a different part of oneself while balancing authenticity and staying true to the character.

Deep dives

Navigating the Cost-Benefit of Comedy

In the podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of navigating the cost-benefit of comedy in terms of knowing when to stay on the side of sincerity and when to add a little bit of a wink to let people know it's satire. The speaker mentions that it's a skill they have developed over time, relying on the right collaborators and finding a balance between the two extremes. They also acknowledge that there will always be people who don't get the jokes or misunderstand the intention, but they don't let that affect the way they create and perform comedy.

Introduction

2min

Logistics and Preparations for the Podcast Episode

2min

The Mystery of Forever Dog and Funny Anecdotes

2min

No Socks, No Problem

14min

Societal Expectations and Stoicism

15min

Acknowledging and Sponsoring Underpants and Therapy

3min

The Nature of Joking and Its Limits

5min

Craft and Technique Behind Enjoyable and Accessible Content

14min

Discussion about a Book and Personal Traits

2min

10.

Auditions, Aggression, and Uncomfortable Encounters

4min

11.

A Discussion on Music and Personal Topics

2min

12.

The Importance of Play in Processing Dark Topics

12min

13.

Parallel Thinking and Admiration

14min

14.

Finding the Character and Craft of Comedy

19min

15.

The Intersection of Jokes, Point of View, and Identity in Comedy

2min

16.

The Importance of Heart and Laughter in a Show

17min

17.

Movie genres, re-editing old TV shows, Polaroids, and future episode ideas

3min

Timothy Richard Heidecker aka Tim Heidecker, is a comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician. Along with Eric Wareheim, he is a member of the comedy duo Tim & Eric. Don't believe me? Ask the dishes.

Tim and Rick talk about stuff and even get into other things. Don't believe us? Ask the dishes (that's from Beauty and the Beast kinda').

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RICK GLASSMAN

https://www.rickglassman.com

https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman

https://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC

TIM HEIDECKER:

https://www.timheidecker.com

https://www.instagram.com/timheidecker

Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker: https://officialofficehours.com

"Tim & Erik Billion Dollar Movie": https://www.hulu.com/movie/tim-and-erics-billion-dollar-movie-5008870e-e7d8-403d-9b60-7c32b149239d

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