The Joe Rogan Experience #1348 - Bill Burr
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Sep 9, 2019 
Bill Burr, a renowned stand-up comedian and host of the "Monday Morning Podcast," chats about his Netflix special "Paper Tiger" and the innovative landscape of comedy today. He shares hilarious anecdotes from performing at Madison Square Garden and reflects on childhood resilience following experiences with bullying. The conversation delves into the absurdity of animal encounters, parenting challenges, and the evolution of stand-up comedy, mixing humor with poignant insights on societal issues and the comedic journey.
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Venue Choice
- Bill Burr chose Royal Albert Hall for his special because he's a Led Zeppelin fan.
- He performed there once before filming, testing material and soaking in the venue's rock history.
Bombing Bit
- Bill Burr's "support the troops" bit bombed during his tour due to recent terrorist threats.
- Unaware of the threats, he initially questioned his comedic abilities before splicing the segment from the special.
Merch Aversion
- Bill Burr avoids accepting merchandise to prevent sentimental hoarding.
- He finds it difficult to discard items with sentimental value, leading to clutter.