How To Make ANYONE Laugh with Brent Pella | EP 490

Apr 25, 2024

Brent Pella, a hilarious comedian, shares his insights on crowd work, patience, lasting impressions, and a fulfilling life. The podcast dives into the art of comedy, humor's therapeutic value, surprise elements, and the essential components of humor creation. Brent's journey as an entertainer, using setbacks for growth, and navigating complex social interactions are also highlighted.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the Art of Humor and Comedy

02:25 • 21min

The Therapeutic Value of Comedy

23:14 • 10min

Exploring the Therapeutic Value and Surprise Element in Comedy

33:21 • 2min

The Art of Comedy: Surprise, Timing, and Authenticity

35:08 • 7min

Journey to Entertainer & Benefits of Infrared Sauna

41:41 • 6min

Navigating Self-Improvement Through Comedy and Vulnerability

47:56 • 18min

Navigating Complex Social Interactions

01:05:33 • 18min

Exploring Core Values, Playfulness, and Basketball Mechanics

01:23:51 • 6min

This could possibly be the funniest podcast of 2024.

Brent Pella joins us on The Align Podcast, sharing his methods of bringing light (and laughter) to even the darkest moments in life.

Brent is an absolutely hilarious man, with an ever-present positive energy towards everything in life. He brings that to the table in this episode as we discuss the beauty of crowd work, learning to have more patience for people, the importance of lasting impressions, and what a worthwhile life looks like.

I hope you take a lot away from this episode, and most importantly, with a smile on your face. Brent has a beautiful way of presenting information in a way that is guaranteed to leave you smiling - which I would say is the best form of education.

More About Brent:

Brent Pella is a stand up comedian and filmmaker whose videos have gained 500M+ views online and was recently named a "Creator to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival. A graduate of both the full Groundlings and UCB improv/sketch programs, Brent is best known for his digital comedy content that often satirizes American politics and trending social/cultural issues, as well as his viral celebrity impressions of CA governor Gavin Newsom, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more.

On stage, Brent has been a cast member of MTV's Wild 'N Out since season 16 and currently tours the US performing stand-up at comedy clubs, colleges, and music festivals throughout the country. His debut comedy special is set to release in early Spring 2024.

Brent has written and directed commercial campaigns for national brands including Hopdoddy Restaurants and Black Rifle Coffee under his production company Good Trip Entertainment. Brent also hosts the Good Trip Podcast, a 10-part series of conversations around psychedelics. Past guests have included Rock Doblin (founder, MAPS), David Bronner (CEO, Dr. Bronner's), and others.

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