#156 – Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom
Jan 29, 2021
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Tim Dillon, a fearless comedian and podcaster, dives into controversial realms like comedy’s role in society and the peculiar intersection of humor and politics. They discuss the complex narratives of mortality and debt, weaving in dark humor to explore genuine human experiences. Dillon also critiques the influence of AI on relationships and expression, while navigating the challenges of self-censorship faced by comedians today. With candid anecdotes, he unpacks the nuances of fame, power, and the shifting landscape of modern comedy.
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(00:00) – Introduction
(08:00) – Tim Dillon’s tombstone
(09:55) – The horrible people are the most fun
(14:06) – Charles Bukowski
(19:46) – Robots
(22:56) – YouTube algorithm
(29:04) – Parler and Amazon
(33:32) – Social media
(36:09) – Alex Jones
(54:42) – OJ Simpson
(59:22) – Politics
(1:05:52) – Donald Trump
(1:13:09) – Humor
(1:20:44) – QAnon
(1:27:13) – Conspiracy theories
(1:32:50) – Bill Gates
(1:35:20) – Elon Musk
(1:37:35) – Jeffrey Epstein
(1:40:14) – Ghislaine Maxwell
(1:47:55) – Greatest comedians of all time
(1:57:53) – Love
(2:01:24) – Fear
(2:04:38) – Mom
(2:08:10) – Mortality
(2:10:13) – Advice for young people
(2:16:47) – Moving to Austin
(2:24:40) – Meaning of life
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