High On Stage w/ Dan Soder | Your Mom's House Ep. 725
Sep 13, 2023
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Stand-up comedian Dan Soder joins the hosts to discuss missing smoking cigarettes, getting drunk and high on stage, hanging with Dave Chappelle, free climbing and cave diving, and childhood injuries. They also talk about Labor Day vs Memorial Day confusion, public displays of affection, gender identity and stereotypes, and thrilling experiences like climbing and snowboarding.
Performing under the influence of drugs, such as smoking weed, can present challenges and negatively impact a comedian's performance on stage.
The act of smoking cigarettes is seen as cool and rebellious, and many individuals miss the act and scent of smoking.
Smoking while performing can sometimes lead to a negative impact on a comedian's performance, resulting in bombing on stage.
Prank phone calls can be successful when impersonating well-known personalities, as demonstrated by Dan Soder fooling a Fox News producer by pretending to be Dave Chappelle.
Deep dives
Dan Soder's experience performing under the influence of drugs
Dan Soder shares his experiences of performing under the influence of drugs, including smoking weed before going on stage and the challenges it can present.
The allure of smoking cigarettes
Dan Soder discusses his fondness for smoking cigarettes, including missing the act and the scent, and how it is seen as cool and rebellious.
The consequences of smoking while performing
Dan Soder shares some of his experiences of smoking while performing, including instances where it affected his performance negatively and led to bombing on stage.
Prank calling as Dave Chappelle
Dan Soder recalls a prank phone call he made as Dave Chappelle, fooling a Fox News producer, and the success of the prank in convincing the producer that she was speaking to the comedian.
Adventures in Childhood Play
Childhood was filled with exciting and risky activities. The speaker recalls memories of climbing trees, riding bikes, and even sledging down hills on makeshift sleds. They also mention playing games like dodgeball and buns up, where getting hit or losing meant being subject to punishment. Despite the occasional injuries, these experiences shaped their childhood and built resilience.
The Thrills and Dangers of Sports
Playing sports as a child brought a mix of excitement and fear. The speaker reminisces about playing baseball and football, facing tough opponents and dealing with the adrenaline rush during intense games. They also mention the painful experiences of getting hit during dodgeball or experiencing the wind knocked out of them during football practice. Despite the risks and occasional injuries, the speaker emphasizes the fun and camaraderie that came with participating in sports.
The Rise of Fearless Athletes
The speaker mentions the presence of remarkable athletes during their youth, including those who excelled in various sports effortlessly. These exceptional athletes seemed to excel in everything they tried and were admired by their peers. The speaker reflects on their own experience of being average at sports but compensating with a sense of humor and being the comic relief of the team. They highlight the importance of having diverse individuals with different abilities and how it contributed to the overall dynamics of the team.
It’s another episode of YMH with Todd and Christine! This week, Tom Segura and Christina P discuss Tom’s new stand-up material, bribing Charo to come on the podcast, the difference between Labor Day and Memorial Day, the Spanish soccer coach who kissed his player on the lips, and much more! They pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett and read the lyrics to a little-known song of his, and watch a video of a cool dude who claims he had homosexual relations with Barack Obama.
Dan Soder joins the Main Mommies to discuss missing smoking cigarettes, getting drunk and high on stage, hanging with Dave Chappelle, free climbing, and cave diving, getting hurt as a kid, and much more! They watch New York’s cool new gender training video, some “Horrible or Hilarious” clips, plus Tom shares his infamous horse video.
