Comedian Stavros Halkias discusses his new Netflix special 'Fat Rascal' and shares hilarious stories about wearing long johns, comedy condos, and filming at Carnegie Hall. The speakers also touch on topics like Harrison Ford in action movies, their love for barbecue, and the privilege of failing in the shadows. They explore authenticity in ethnic restaurants, work-life balance, and the contrasting emotions of social media. The podcast ends with reflections on long-distance relationships, breakups, and upcoming tour updates.
Keith Robinson made fun of a guy with a stroke during his comedy set, resulting in a hilarious exchange.
The speaker loves New York and appreciates its offerings despite its inconveniences.
The speaker enjoys exploring different cuisines, including BBQ in Kansas City and Greek food in Astoria.
Rejections that are drawn out and thoughtful hurt more than quick rejections.
Controlling the volume of someone's speech on a flight can be frustrating and disrupt others' comfort.
Deep dives
Keith Robinson's hilarious stroke material
Keith Robinson, a comedian, had a stroke and made fun of a guy in the front row who also had a stroke, leading to a hilarious exchange during his set at the comedy show.
Consider moving to the city
The speaker is considering moving to the city to fully enjoy and take advantage of all that New York has to offer, especially during the spring and fall seasons, and wants to live in a nice apartment and relax after working hard.
Feeling grateful for New York
The speaker expresses his love for New York and how it's an unlivable place in many ways, yet still feels lucky to live there and appreciates all that the city has to offer, even with its occasional inconveniences.
Enjoying different types of food
The speaker mentions enjoying various types of food, such as BBQ in Kansas City, Greek food in Astoria, jerk chicken in Brooklyn, and more, expressing a love for exploring different cuisines.
The Consequence of a One-Time Hookup
There's something horrible about a girl rejecting you outright, but what feels way worse is a girl you fuck only once not wanting to hang out again. It's like getting fired on the first day of a job. The rejection feels particularly thoughtful and pre-planned, and it leaves you questioning what went wrong. It's as if what you thought was a special, magical night for you was actually her rock bottom. It's a painful realization when you realize you were just caught up in someone else's spiral.
Dealing with Unexpected Rejection
It sucks when you feel like a rejection could have been avoided if the person had just given you a chance to show your charm. The feeling of not having the opportunity to prove yourself can be disheartening. Equally disheartening is when you have a rejection that goes beyond just a quick no. It's the thoughtful and drawn-out rejections that hurt the most, affirming that they really don't want to be with you. It's like going through a job interview and getting fired on the first day of work.
Navigating Loud Conversations on Airplanes
One of the biggest annoyances during a flight is when someone tries to control the volume at which you speak, as if they have the authority to determine how loud or soft you should talk. This is especially frustrating when you're making a polite request to keep the noise down, only to receive a glare or an angry response. It's important to be considerate of others and remember that excessive volume can disrupt the peace and comfort of those around you.
Seeing the Dark Side of Social Media
Social media can sometimes make us feel bad, but it's not just any content that depresses us. It's seeing people who are thriving and doing well that can bring us down. We need a sad or failure algorithm to balance out all the success stories.
The Struggle of Long-Distance Relationships
Long-distance relationships can be tough, especially when both partners travel for work. Miscommunication can arise when one person suggests something as a joke, like hiring a prostitute, and the other person takes it seriously. It highlights how important it is to understand each other's sense of humor and not take everything literally.
Go watch Fat Rascal on Netflix the newest special from Stavros is out now and climbing the comedy charts. A classic hang with the guys on We Might Be Drunk, Stavros kills it and has a great special out now. Don't miss it. Thanks for hanging with us.
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