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Dec 12, 2025
Jay Jurden, a stand-up comedian and writer known for his Hulu special 'Yes, Ma'am!', joins the conversation to explore the intersection of comedy and contemporary culture. He discusses the crucial role of comedy in political discourse and the ethics of cancel culture. Jay critiques the trend of comedians who punch down and highlights the importance of authenticity in humor. He also reflects on TikTok's impulsive influence on comedy and shares advice for emerging comics to embrace specificity and perseverance. Expect laughter as a powerful antidote in challenging times!
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Home Crowd For A Special
- Jay Jurden filmed his Hulu special in New Orleans with family and friends in the audience, which made the taping feel personal and celebratory.
- He describes the location choice as kismet and appreciated having hometown people there to witness the performance.
Comedy Is Curated Truth
- Jay says stage comedy is a crafted version of truth where you tweak real material to make it funnier and avoid doxxing people.
- He emphasizes using truth as raw material and refining it into a performable, polished set.
Test Trans Jokes With The Community
- If you want to joke about trans and non-binary people, Jay advises knowing some and testing the jokes in front of them first.
- He insists comedians must perform those jokes for people they reference to avoid harm and stay credible.