Larry David reflects on his career beginnings, Seinfeld, and Curb Your Enthusiasm origins. He discusses his fight with network executives, early days at Catch a Rising Star, and finding his character. The conversation also touches on Jewish identity, mortality, aging, and health habits.
Larry David regrets saying yes too easily, but tries to show a better disposition than his character.
Larry David discusses early comedy days, fights with executives, and origin stories of Seinfeld and Curb.
Mark Maron reflects on his journey from odd jobs to stand-up comedy success, battling setbacks and finding success.
Deep dives
Exploring Different Needs for Weight Loss Plans
Noom offers personalized weight loss plans that cater to individual needs, considering factors such as dietary restrictions, medical issues, and lifestyle changes like moving to a different country. The app's approach combines psychology and biology to help users stay focused on their weight loss goals.
Mark Marin's Chat with Larry David
Mark Marin reminisces about his encounters with Larry David, emphasizing their live event and casual conversations. Marin reflects on David's mysterious persona and shares humorous anecdotes about their interactions, highlighting David's unique presence and comedic style.
From Floundering to Stand-Up Success
Mark Marin recalls his journey from floundering in odd jobs to discovering his talent for stand-up comedy. Battling initial setbacks, like poor performances in venues like Folk City and Gil Hodges bowling alley, Marin eventually found his stride at Catch a Rising Star and delves into the vibrant comedy scene of the early 70s.
Personal Struggle with Material and Confidence in Stand-up Comedy
The podcast delves into the challenges faced by the speaker in stand-up comedy, highlighting the struggle of connecting with the audience when the material does not resonate. The speaker recounts instances where relying on certain comedic approaches, like using the 'two-form' opening, failed to generate laughter, leading to a crisis of confidence in their comedic abilities.
Transition to Writing and Working with Comedic Icons
The episode details the speaker's shift from stand-up comedy to writing, particularly their writing experience for 'Friday's' and 'SNL'. It also explores their interaction with comedy legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, and Mel Brooks, shedding light on the creative collaborations and challenges faced in the process. The discussion extends to insights on casting choices and the development of iconic comedy elements throughout their career.
Larry David says he regrets saying yes to everything right after he agrees to do it. But it’s too late to back out of the garage now, so he’ll try to convince Marc that he actually has a much better disposition than the Larry David character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry talks with Marc about his early days at Catch a Rising Star, how he found his familiar character while working on Joy Behar’s Lifetime show, his fights with network executives, and the origin stories of Seinfeld and Curb.
