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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
124. Chris Distefano: Crowd Work With The Mob
Mar 4, 2024
Comedian Chris Distefano shares lessons in failure, including a bad set leading to a Letterman booking. They dissect his famous 9/11 story and talk about his worst gig involving a knife. The episode also explores family, authenticity in comedy, and navigating parenthood.
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- Chris Di Stefano's shift towards fan-centric comedy success through self-realization and creative control.
- The power of authenticity in storytelling for impactful connections with audiences and professional breakthroughs.
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Father's Warning Against Gambling
The speaker's father adamantly advised against being involved in gambling, emphasizing that he would rather his son never learn about sports gambling than risk getting consumed by it. This caution was a result of the father's own struggles with gambling, leading him to prioritize shielding his son from the potential pitfalls of this activity.
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