The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast PEL Presents PvI#96: We Allege Humor w/ Mark Schiff & Daniel Lobell
Jul 14, 2025
Mark Schiff, a legendary stand-up comedian, teams up with fellow funnyman Daniel Lobell, who shares hosting duties on their podcast, We Think It's Funny. They dive into the contrast between stand-up and improv, plus their humorous take on comedy albums. The duo reflects on bizarre bathroom etiquette involving urinals and navigates the complexities of bad press in entertainment. Their light-hearted banter also touches on planning an absurd company holiday party, illustrating the blend of comedy and life lessons shared through laughter.
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Performing Podcasts Like Live Shows
- Podcasting comedy can be performed with the energy as if in front of a live audience to enhance its quality. - Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell perform their podcast segments with a showman's engagement despite no physical audience.
Brian Regan's Impact On Podcast
- Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell shared a story about comedian Brian Regan who brought out the best in them during their podcast. - The laughter led to an email requesting books referenced in their jokes, showing successful comedy chemistry.
Essence Of Comedian Likability
- Stand-up comedians must be instantly likable to gain audience trust and connection. - While timing and writing can be learned, likability is innate and non-transferable.