Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino Anthony Jeselnik
Oct 22, 2021
Andrew Santino chats with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his love of cinema, opening for musicians, private jets, reality TV guilty pleasures, and the art of crafting a comedy hour. They also discuss comedy touring challenges, fan interactions, comedy distribution evolution, and navigating controversial topics in stand-up.
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Why Comedy Movies Declined
- Stand-up comedy thrives because it's simple to execute with a small team.
- Movies face more risk and complexity, causing fewer unique comedy films to be made.
Jeselnik's Unique Opening Act
- Anthony Jeselnik opened for the band Garfunkel and Oates with a comedic bit being the worst opener ever.
- The audience knew the band but not him, which created a unique and challenging performance environment.
Private Jets for Efficient Touring
- Jeselnik sometimes charters private jets to save time on multi-city weekend tours.
- He brings his opener but usually travels solo to make touring more manageable.