Comedian Jeff Ross, aka the Roastmaster General, chats with Trey Elling, prior to his shows at Cap City Comedy Club on August 4 - 6. Topics include:
- Jeff's status as an elder statesman in standup (1:59)
- Performing bits that have nothing to do with trash-talking (3:04)
- How losing Bob Saget and Gilbert Gottfried affected his comedy (3:45)
- Disappearing airport etiquette (4:43)
- Jeff growing to love dogs during the pandemic (5:36)
- A lack of hecklers at his shows (7:51)
- Jeff connecting with his audience after performing (8:36)
- Making roasting an integral part of his act (9:58)
- Initially deciding to pursue standup (13:07)
- Minoring in poly sci in college (14:21)
- Having to turn down 'in memorium' opportunities (15:53)
- Performing comedy in 2022 (17:06)
- Jeff roasts Trey (21:53)
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