Bombing with Eric Andre
Christmas in Las Vegas w/ David Gborie
Aug 23, 2023
David Gborie, a comedian, discusses bombing in Las Vegas during Christmas and opening for a celebrity headliner. They talk about the tough crowd and consecutive failures in Las Vegas shows. They also share anecdotes of their worst performances and the negative emotions that follow, finding solace in the shared experiences of other comedians.
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- The podcast discusses the challenges of opening for a celebrity headliner and the difficulties of connecting with the audience during comedy shows.
- David Gborie shares his experience of witnessing an elderly threesome at a La Quinta hot tub during his time performing in Las Vegas.
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Bombing in Las Vegas during Christmas
David Bory shares his experience of bombing during a series of shows in Las Vegas on Christmas weekend. He describes how each show got progressively worse, and despite trying different approaches, he failed to connect with the audience. He also recounts an encounter with a sex worker and the unexpected request to perform at another show on Christmas day. Despite the difficult experience, Bory reflects on the challenges of being a comedian and the lack of alternative career options.
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