This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E359 Ari Shaffir
Sep 14, 2021
Ari Shaffir, an edgy NYC comedian and host of Skeptic Tank, shares wild stories about eating guinea pigs in Ecuador and his ongoing beef with the Lakers. He tackles the complexities of cancel culture in comedy and reflects on the absurdity of fame fueled by social media. Their lively discussion also dives into the challenges of navigating public perception while remaining authentic, peppered with hilarious anecdotes about the ups and downs of life as a stand-up comic in today's world.
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Leaving Los Angeles
- Ari Shaffir left Los Angeles 10 years prior to the podcast.
- Theo Von found the constant chase for fame in Los Angeles tiresome.
Hypothetical Audience
- Theo Von and Ari Shaffir discuss performing for a hypothetical audience that doesn't exist.
- They express the desire for everyone to like them, hindering their comedic freedom.
9/11 Joke Backlash
- Ari Shaffir recounts an audience member getting angry at a 9/11 joke during his set.
- He now enjoys the anger from some audience members instead of getting worried.
