127. Esther Povitsky: What Is Your Comedy Attachment Style?
Apr 1, 2024
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Esther Povitsky and Mike discuss her crashing a bachelor party, attachment styles, LA vs. NY comedy scenes, adults dressed as babies, OnlyFans, and being outed as a comedian on the subway.
Esther surprised her fiance at his Vegas bachelor party, revealing comedic relationship dynamics.
Esther discussed the influence of different comedy scenes on her career and highlighted the importance of self-awareness in relationships.
Deep dives
An Unplanned Vegas Visit
Esther made an unexpected arrival in Vegas where her fiance's bachelor party was taking place, surprising him by showing up unannounced at his hotel room. The comedic couple, Dave and Esther, shared their contrasting reactions to this unexpected visit, with humor and insights into their relationship dynamics.
Navigating Relationships and Comedy Circles
Esther delved into her background and evolving comedy career, touching on her experiences at different comedy venues and engaging with fellow comedians. She highlighted the influence of various comedy scenes like Chicago's improv and Los Angeles' stand-up circles on her comedic journey.
Exploring Personal Growth and Attachment Styles
The conversation delved into deeper topics such as personal growth, attachment styles, and self-awareness. Esther and the host shared personal experiences and insights on relationships, self-discovery, and learning from past interactions to navigate present relationships effectively.
Humor, Vulnerability, and Comedy Styles
The discussion extended to exploring humor dynamics, vulnerability in comedy, and individual comedic styles. Esther and the host delved into the nuances of crafting jokes, authenticity in humor, and the intersection of personal experiences with comedic storytelling.
Mike sits down with comedian, actor, and writer Esther Povitsky to discuss her special Hot For My Name. Mike has a lot of questions about the time Esther crashed her fiancée's bachelor party in Vegas. Plus, Esther figures out Mike’s attachment style, and they discuss the differences between the LA and New York comedy scenes. All this, and jokes about adults dressed as babies, watching OnlyFans with your partner, and being outed as a comedian on the subway.