Ari Shaffir - How To Keep Going After Failures, Comedy, Cancel Culture, & Pursuing A Creative Career
Jul 24, 2024
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Comedian Ari Shaffir discusses pursuing a creative career, dealing with failures in comedy, and staying true to oneself. Topics include bizarre interview experiences, resilience of comedians during lockdown, unexpected comedy show experiences, and tips for handling social performance pressure.
Perseverance is key in pursuing a creative career like comedy, involving years of dedication despite initial failures.
Comedy can provide a break from reality with engaging camaraderie, risky humor, and navigating cancel culture.
A humorous journey unfolds with personal reflections, childhood challenges, and navigating comedy club dynamics.
Deep dives
A Wholesome Comedy Podcast Experience
Ari Shafir, known for his comedy, actor, writer, and producer roles, shares his humorous side as a guest on various podcasts. His engaging comedy special 'Jew' discussed in the New York Times, offering a light-hearted break for listeners seeking laughter and relaxation.
Comedy, Candid Conversations, and Hilarity Unfold
During the podcast episodes, topics like comic hangouts, dark humor barbecues, and candid conversations about life's absurdities emerge. The joy of comedian camaraderie, engaging in risky humor, addressing cancel culture, and experiencing audience reactions to jokes are highlighted.
Personal Anecdotes and Humorous Insights
Ari Shafir's reflections on childhood humor evolving from personal challenges, the thrill of stand-up comedy, and overcoming on-stage mishaps offer a glimpse into his comedic journey. The authenticity of sharing personal stories and navigating comedy club dynamics resonates throughout the episodes.
Engaging in Wild Antics and Wholesome Experiences
The podcast uncovers wild and humorous tales, from unexpected encounters to unconventional wellness discussions. Stories range from misadventures involving nudity, steam showers, and dining experiences to exploring comedic outings and personal growth amidst humorous escapades.
Advice for Aspiring Comedians
Becoming a successful comedian requires years of perseverance and dedication, involving bombing on stage for five to seven years before seeing significant progress. The path to success in comedy demands constant performances, even in challenging environments, confronting a series of failures as a norm, and enduring financial struggles for a substantial period before establishing a sustainable career.
Wild Adventures in Beijing and Mishaps
Exploring Beijing led to unexpected experiences, such as indulging in potent rice wine and discovering lenient drug regulations. Trips to Beijing resulted in intense experiences fueled by unique drinking customs, unpredictable alcohol potency, and humorous misconceptions like mistaking a stranger's car for an Uber, featuring amusing yet memorable encounters and mishaps in unfamiliar territories.
#730: Today we’re sitting down with Ari Shaffir, a comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer. He’s best known for his stand up comedy and his last special, “Jew,” which has garnered almost 6 million views and was written up in The NY Times in its list of best specials of the year. In this episode we discuss life as a comedian, how to stay true to yourself, how to pursue a creative endeavor, and what it takes to get up after failure.
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