Joey Diaz talks about his recent trip to Austin for The JRE and fight companion, introduces smelling salts, gives writing advice, and shares stories of dealing with hecklers. They also discuss workout tips, performing stand-up comedy on Friday nights, sweating in a sweatshirt, barbecue adventures, the joy of performing, challenges of improvising comedy, and handling hecklers in comedy shows.
Ignoring rude audience members can lead to them eventually stopping their disruptive behavior.
Constantly learning and growing as a comedian through regular stage time and self-reflection is crucial for improvement.
Engaging in battles with hecklers is generally unproductive, and it's better to focus on delivering your performance and let security handle disruptive individuals.
Deep dives
Dealing with Hecklers
During a show in Denver, there was a woman who would loudly say 'yeah' after every one of my jokes. Instead of reacting to her, I ignored her and continued with my set. By not giving her attention, she eventually stopped.
Handling Rude Audience Members
When faced with rude audience members, like a guy who made strange noises during my set, the best approach is to not pay them any mind. Don't give them the satisfaction of acknowledging their behavior. Simply focus on delivering your material and engaging with the rest of the audience.
Dealing with Unexpected Reactions
Sometimes, audience members may react in unexpected ways, such as a guy who laughed oddly at my jokes. While it may be initially strange, it's important to stay focused on delivering your material and not get distracted by their unusual reactions.
Reflecting on the Importance of Continuous Learning
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the value of constantly learning and growing as a comedian. They emphasize the importance of regularly getting on stage, trying new material, and observing oneself through recordings. The speaker shares a personal story of performing in front of both familiar and unfamiliar audiences, highlighting the different learning experiences that can arise. They emphasize the need to constantly write, especially before a performance, to stay sharp and continually develop new material. The goal is to always be improving, no matter the level of success achieved.
The Benefits of Not Engaging with Hecklers
The podcast episode touches on the topic of hecklers and how comedians should handle them. The speaker shares personal experiences of early encounters with disruptive audience members and offers some insights. They explain that engaging in battles with hecklers is generally unproductive and can derail the show's momentum. Instead, the speaker encourages comedians to focus on their own performance and let security handle disruptive individuals. By avoiding confrontations, comedians can maintain a better flow on stage and create a more enjoyable experience for the entire audience. Additionally, the speaker suggests self-reflection and learning from both successful and challenging moments on stage to continually grow as a performer.
Joey Diaz tells Lee Syatt about his recent trip to Austin to be on The JRE and the fight companion with Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo and Brendan Schaub. Joey tells Lee about how he got introduced to smelling salts and what happened the first time he smelled them. Joey also schools Lee on writing and how to deal with hecklers.
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