Bombing with Eric Andre
She Stole My Mic & Started Freestylin' w/ DJ Douggpound
Sep 27, 2023
Eric Andre and DJ Douggpound share stories of striking out at the club, bombing in New Zealand, and chaos when a fan stole the mic. They discuss the challenges of performing comedy outdoors and the collapse of a beach festival. Eric recounts bombing while opening for Chris Rock and at a corporate event. DJ Douggpound talks about bombing at a music festival and the concept of bombing in comedy and relationships.
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Quick takeaways
- Adapting to different environments is crucial for performers, as not every venue is suitable for comedy or DJ performances.
- In chaotic and uninterested crowds, it is important for comedians to be flexible with their set and use crowd work to salvage the situation.
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Bombs and Mishaps: Doug Pound's Touring Tales
DJ Doug Pound shares his experience of bombing at a festival in New Zealand. Despite his friend's hype about the festival, the crowd was uninterested and hostile. Doug's act as a DJ didn't resonate with the festival-goers, and he faced a heckling crowd, throwing objects and showing their dissatisfaction. Despite the challenging situation, he powered through and eventually played a few songs to a slightly more receptive audience. This experience taught him the importance of adapting to different environments and realizing that not every venue is suitable for comedy or DJ performances.
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