This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

E453 Jim Gaffigan

Jul 18, 2023

Jim Gaffigan, a comedic genius known for his clean humor, discusses the challenges of raising teenagers in the spotlight. He shares hilarious and awkward tales about scaring off his daughter's boyfriend and reminisces about his early comedy days in NYC. Gaffigan also opens up about finding his personal definition of faith and the darker themes in his upcoming special "Dark Pale." Plus, amusing anecdotes about meeting Robin Williams and the evolution of comedy round out this entertaining conversation!

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Episode guests

Jim Gaffigan

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Laughing Through the Lens of Beauty

18min

Body Image Beyond Expectations

5min

The Importance of First Impressions and Ideal Partner Traits

3min

Navigating Relationships and Family Dynamics

16min

Nostalgia and Tobacco Tales

4min

The Addictive Allure of Vaping and Changing Trends

3min

A Humorous Reflection on Open Mic Comedy and Grooming

4min

Dark Comedy and Absurdity in Performance Art

10min

10.

Celebrity Connections and Playful Banter

2min

11.

Filming Adventures: A Car Explosion Story

1min

12.

Navigating Comedy and Authenticity

14min

13.

Sweet Conversations: Films and Desserts

6min

14.

Sweet Surprises: The World of Sugar Beets

3min

15.

Tigers and Childhood Tales

10min

16.

Balancing Humor and Reflection

15min

17.

Reflections on Ancestral Echoes

7min

18.

Navigating Humor and Discourse

12min

19.

Rediscovering Flyover States Through Gardening

11min

20.

The Social Media Mirror

11min

Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. His 10th comedy special “Dark Pale” comes out July 25th on Amazon Prime. You can also see him in the new show “Full Circle” on MAX.

Jim Gaffigan returns to This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von to chat about the tall task of raising teenagers as a famous dad, the wrong way to try and scare off your daughter’s boyfriend, memories from the early days of his career in NYC, meeting Robin Williams, finding your own definition of faith, going dark in his 10th stand-up special, and much more.

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