Comedian/rapper Zack Fox joins Eric to discuss bombing in different comedy rooms, mixing live music with comedy, and witnessing friends do stand-up for the first time. They share a story about Dave Chappelle giving advice and getting ditched for cocaine. They talk about taking Rhino pills, dumb text messages, and the drug Molly at the Comedy Store.
The challenges and differences in performing comedy in various types of rooms, from black rooms to whitest of white rooms, can have a significant impact on the comedian's experience and audience response.
Bombing in stand-up comedy can be emotionally devastating, leading to self-doubt, questioning of comedic abilities, and the fear of judgment and rejection from the audience.
Deep dives
The podcast episode discusses bombing experiences in stand-up comedy.
In this podcast episode, comedian Eric Andre and his guest, rapper Zach Fox, share their worst moments on stage and getting a negative response from the audience. They recount experiences of performing in different types of rooms, such as black rooms and whitest of white rooms, and the challenges they faced in both. They discuss how bombing in stand-up comedy can be traumatic and humiliating, leading to self-doubt and questioning their comedic abilities.
The conversation delves into the vulnerability of being a performer.
Eric and Zach also explore the vulnerability that comes with being a performer and the pressure to entertain and make people laugh. They discuss the psychological aspect of bombing, how it can affect one's self-esteem and confidence, and the fear of being judged or rejected by the audience. They share personal stories of their worst bombing experiences and the impact it had on their mindset as comedians.
The podcast touches on embarrassing moments in everyday life.
In addition to discussing bombing in stand-up comedy, Eric and Zach share embarrassing moments in their everyday lives. They talk about humiliating experiences like peeing on oneself in public, getting caught in awkward situations, and feeling a deep sense of embarrassment. The conversation highlights the relatable nature of embarrassing moments and the universal experience of feeling exposed or ashamed.
The episode explores the humorous and peculiar sides of sexuality.
The podcast episode takes a lighthearted and humorous approach to sexuality, discussing topics such as erections, farting, and sexual fantasies. Eric and Zach exchange funny anecdotes about sexual experiences and awkward situations, providing comedic relief and creating an open and relaxed environment to talk about these topics.
Eric and comedian/rapper Zack Fox talk about bombing while performing in the Blackest room in Detroit and the whitest room in Salt Lake City, the complications of mixing live music and comedy, and witnessing friends attempt stand-up comedy for the first time. A story involving Dave Chappelle giving sage advice and eventually being ditched for cocaine in a parking lot. Molly may possibly be the only drug to get you through the Comedy Store. Zack eventually wants to take Rhino pills and Eric tells stories about Viagra. An existential crisis sinks in when the guys realize all the dumb stuff they have sent and typed over text.
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