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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ANECDOTE

Skittles in the Nudie Room

Theo Von recalls a man nicknamed "Skittles" who frequented the adult section of his local video store.
Skittles, who used a wheelchair, was a source of excitement for patrons.

ANECDOTE

Childhood Misconceptions

Theo Von shares a childhood misconception about erections, mistaking one for a misplaced bowel movement.
He also recalls a friend's fear of his body transforming entirely into a penis.

INSIGHT

Normalizing Adolescent Sexuality

Theo Von argues against shaming adolescents for sexual exploration.
He compares it to a monkey's natural instincts, suggesting it is normal behavior.

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