Comedian and podcaster Nick Turner discusses his latest special 'Ice Cold' and his experiences with hecklers. They also touch on topics such as comedy specials, drugs and raves, Kevin Hart's marketing strategies, and the changing landscape of comedy and content distribution. The chapter concludes with a discussion about Paris Hilton's talent as a DJ and upcoming shows and travel plans for Nick Turner.
Comedians face various challenges during performances, including disruptive hecklers that require them to handle the situation appropriately.
The comedy industry has become more challenging for comedians to achieve mainstream success due to the proliferation of social media and fragmented audiences.
Scandals involving comedians can have a detrimental effect on their careers, and how they respond to these scandals plays a significant role in determining their future prospects.
Deep dives
Comedians facing hecklers and disruptions during shows
Comedians often face interruptions and hecklers during their performances, which can range from drunk audience members to people jumping on stage. These incidents can be disruptive and unsettling, requiring comedians to handle the situation appropriately.
The shift in the comedy industry and obstacles to success
The comedy industry has changed significantly over the years, making it more challenging for comedians to achieve mainstream success. With the proliferation of social media and the fragmented audiences, it's become harder for comedians to build large followings and secure lucrative opportunities. Additionally, the evolving dynamics of the industry, such as the importance of social media and marketing, have added new layers of complexity and competition.
The impact of scandals on comedians' careers
Scandals involving comedians, such as allegations of misconduct or offensive behavior, can have a detrimental effect on their careers. The response to these scandals, the ability to acknowledge and address the issue genuinely, and the public's reception of the apology play a significant role in determining the comedian's future prospects.
The evolving landscape of stand-up comedy
The landscape of stand-up comedy has shifted, with the emergence of new platforms, changes in audience preferences, and the pressure to adapt to the digital age. Comedians now need to be savvy in leveraging social media, creating online content, and marketing themselves effectively. The traditional path of grinding on the stand-up circuit to build a following and secure high-profile gigs has been supplemented by the need for a strong online presence and innovative marketing strategies.
Upcoming Comedy Album Recording
The speaker plans to record an album in mid-April but has been focused on road dates. They signed a deal three years ago and have an album called 'Yelling', but the label is still waiting for material.
Memories of the Rave Scene
The conversation turns to reminiscing about the speaker's experience in the 90s rave scene as a DJ and producer of trance music. They discuss the excitement and underground nature of the scene and mention popular DJs like Carl Cox and Tiesto.
Josh is elated to speak with Nick Turner, not Nicks Turners as his Twitter handle would lead you to believe. As a standup and podcaster, he's been through it all and will not be stopped by a wet heckler. His latest special "Ice Cold" is available on YouTube. Check out Nick live: March 10th San Francisco, 11th Santa Cruz, 17th Salem, 18th San Francisco, April 7th in Houston, then to Dallas and Austin. Discussed: Chris Rock, Liquid IV, The Oscars, Long term relationships
