Not Investment Advice 247: AMA - Chappelle + IRL Events, Marmite Rule, Pronoia vs. Paranoia & Our Christmas List
Dec 24, 2025
The hosts discuss the electrifying experience of attending a Dave Chappelle show, contrasting massive arenas with the intimacy of smaller venues. They explore the intriguing 'Marmite Rule' about divisive content and share thoughts on creating under digital scrutiny. The conversation shifts to 'pronoia' versus paranoia, focusing on writing for enthusiastic audiences. They also dive into personal holiday wishes and dream IRL events they'd love to attend. Plus, they recommend films that speculate on AI's future.
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Chappelle Filled A Stadium Across Generations
- Bilal described seeing Dave Chappelle fill an 18–19K Rogers Arena and how the crowd spanned teenagers to people in their 50s.
- He emphasized the nostalgia and cultural reach of Chappelle Show that still draws multigenerational audiences.
Phone Pouches Protected Live Material
- The show required phones to be placed in pouches, a policy Chappelle started to prevent premature joke leaks.
- Hosts noted pouches change performance dynamics and protect touring comedians' material.
No Recording Changes Creative Work
- Removing recording constraints changes how comedians create and test material because bits won't be clipped and shared prematurely.
- Jack explained that absence of recording reduces performers' self-censoring and alters creative execution.