Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
122. Roy Wood Jr: Perfect Jokes From an Imperfect Messenger
Feb 12, 2024
Comedian Roy Wood Jr discusses the evolution of his stand-up material, sharing insights into crafting jokes about sensitive topics like his father's infidelity. They explore the controversial aspects of stand-up comedy, react to not taking over The Daily Show, and discuss live performances and comedy versatility. The speakers also challenge the stereotype of dads as losers and share their process of crafting jokes, including humorous observations about drugs.
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- The podcast discusses the evolution of unconnected jokes into a cohesive stand-up hour.
- Mike, Neal Brennan, and Chris Rock are pressuring Roy to delve deeper into his new material about his dad.
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