Comedy Skills Aid Drama Writing
- Comedians excel at writing drama because both seek to evoke emotions effectively.
- Treating dramatic scenes like joke punchlines enhances emotional impact and audience engagement.
Terror Management Theory Explained
- The fear of death drives humans to seek symbolic immortality through awards, trophies, and legacy.
- Our obsession with medals and names arises from terror management to counter our mortality.
Comedy as Trauma Release
- Use comedy to reclaim trauma by sharing it publicly to relieve personal burden.
- Joking about painful experiences lessens their control over your mind and creates connection.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
How to Sell a Rich Person's Life
02:02 • 3min
How to Survive an Oscar Nomination
04:36 • 2min
How to Be a Good Composer
06:27 • 1min
The History of the Academy Awards
07:44 • 2min
The Importance of Practice
09:45 • 2min
The Importance of Improvisation in Stand-Up
11:39 • 2min
The Importance of Higher Power
13:26 • 2min
The Negative Effects of Religion on Community
15:12 • 3min
How to Deal With Grief
17:58 • 2min
The Worm at the Core
19:54 • 2min
The Role of Death in Life
21:45 • 2min
The Importance of Self-Preservation
23:46 • 2min
How to Tell the Story of William O'Neill's Death
25:23 • 3min
The Assassination of Fred Hampton
28:18 • 2min
The Importance of Simulaker in American History
29:52 • 2min
The Effects of the Pandemic on People
31:53 • 2min
The Power of Humor
34:12 • 3min
The Importance of Being Fearless
36:44 • 2min
The Importance of Using a Billy Razor
38:23 • 2min
How to Get the Best Razor You Will Ever Own
39:59 • 5min
The Importance of Breaking Rules
44:54 • 2min
The Long Journey of a Standup Writer
47:08 • 2min
The Unpredictability of Comedy
49:15 • 2min
The Importance of Comedy in Drama
51:19 • 3min
The Pandemic: A Memoir of a Life
54:27 • 2min
The Importance of Directing a Movie
56:06 • 5min
The Power of Suggestion
01:01:03 • 3min
The Power of Forgiveness
01:03:35 • 2min
The Fear of Black Talent
01:05:28 • 2min
The Fear of Black Talent on Twitter
01:07:32 • 2min
The Importance of Humorous Stories
01:09:18 • 2min
The Importance of Being Off the Grid
01:11:05 • 3min
The Power of Predictions
01:13:37 • 2min
The Importance of Honoring Your Film
01:15:28 • 2min
The Best Credit to Come Out to You
01:17:09 • 2min
The Transition to More Fun Atmospheric Types of Black Films
01:19:38 • 2min
The Importance of Cinema in Growing Up
01:21:42 • 2min
The Rise of American American Cinema
01:23:50 • 3min
The Importance of Method in Filmmaking
01:26:36 • 2min
The Importance of Using Debra in the Film
01:28:45 • 2min
The Black Man and the Monsters
01:30:48 • 2min
Jesse's Genius
01:32:44 • 2min
The Importance of Having Super Challenge Movies
01:34:24 • 3min
The Importance of Honest Healing
01:36:58 • 4min
The History of Tuskegee
01:40:28 • 2min
The Importance of Honesty in History
01:42:22 • 2min
The Best Spots to Go to in December
01:43:52 • 2min
The Importance of Integrating the Audience
01:45:39 • 3min
How to Be a Stand-Up Comedian
01:48:26 • 2min
The Importance of Being Risky
01:50:44 • 2min
How to Be a Stand-Up Comedian
01:52:26 • 6min
How to Eat Healthy on the Run
01:58:12 • 2min
How to Deal With Ugly Thoughts
02:00:22 • 2min
The Duty of Provoking a Diet Discussion
02:02:12 • 2min
The Importance of Diverse Writing Rooms in Hollywood
02:04:13 • 2min
The Benefits of Internships
02:06:29 • 2min
How to Make Film More Affordable for People of Color
02:08:28 • 2min
The Importance of Diversity in Hollywood
02:10:18 • 2min
The Importance of Black People in Hollywood
02:12:08 • 2min
Byron Allen: The Man Who Changed My Life
02:13:47 • 2min
How to Make Money With No Agents and Managers
02:15:59 • 2min
The Importance of Line Producers in Hollywood
02:17:58 • 1min
The Importance of Inclusion in Hollywood
02:19:23 • 2min
How to Balance Stand-Up and Podcasting
02:21:01 • 2min
Imperfection Is in Authenticity
02:22:44 • 1min
How to Be a Successful Podcast Host
02:24:11 • 2min
Chloe's Vocations Matter
02:26:29 • 2min
The Most Powerful People in Hollywood
02:28:25 • 2min
The Importance of Attention in Hollywood
02:30:52 • 1min
How to Grow as a Comedian
02:32:17 • 2min
The Importance of Humor in Comedy
02:33:54 • 3min
The Importance of Filmmaking
02:36:57 • 2min
The War on Perfectionism
02:38:33 • 2min
The Importance of Being Liked and Reviewed
02:40:55 • 2min
The Importance of Imagination
02:42:58 • 2min
How to Make Money at a Comedy Festival
02:45:03 • 4min
How to Be a Comedian in the Backyard
02:48:40 • 2min
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