Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade David Byrne
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Dec 6, 2023 Renowned musician David Byrne joins Dana Carvey and David Spade on the podcast to discuss his career, puns, and dancing style. They also touch on dynamic pricing in concerts, therapy during the holidays, testing new material in comedy clubs, the effects of psilocybin and ketamine on brain health, and the use of therapies like psilocybin, LSD, and ketamine. The speakers talk about comfortable clothing, healthy dog food, attending comedy shows, political comedy, and their own art exhibits. They reflect on therapy experiences, express enjoyment of the interview, and discuss potential future projects.
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Developing An Unconventional Dance Style
- Byrne describes developing a personal, non-traditional dance style by avoiding emulating rock or funk icons.
- He gradually built simple, approachable moves so audiences feel they could dance too.
Vet Material Live And Protect It
- Test new material live in small clubs because audience reaction is the only reliable gauge.
- Protect new work from being leaked by audience recordings to preserve the development process.
Pace Yourself For Repeated Shows
- Ask experienced performers for pacing tactics when doing frequent shows and follow their disciplined habits.
- Hugh Jackman's advice: avoid late-night parties and skip naps between shows to maintain performance energy.