DELRAY BEACH – Comedian Mike Vecchione apparently made quite the impression during his appearance on the The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Conversations between Vecchione and host Joe Rogan prompted a couple of different noteworthy stories, both of which are highlighted in today’s Stand-Up Spotlight.
In the first, Vecchione prompted Rogan to discuss his preparation for large theater shows (spoiler: he doesn’t simply wing it). The second story details how, as a young comedian, Rogan felt so depressed following some shows that he questioned his career choice.
Fortunately for the comedy community, Rogan persevered.
Also included in today’s spotlight is a review of an intriguing documentary about the history of Chicago comedy, and a feature about Judy Gold and her take on why woke restrictions on comedians miss the point of comedy.
There’s lots of funny to be had today. Have at it.
STAND-UP SPOTLIGHT – April 11, 2023
With His Own Comedy Club in Place, Joe Rogan Discloses How He Keeps Himself Solid Before Every Show: “You Can’t Just Go Up in Front of 16,000 People”
The UFC commentator Joe Rogan surprised the fans by opening a club called “Comedy Mothership” that focuses on anti-cancel culture. Rogan, along with being a podcast giant, is also a comedian. He gives so much importance to stand-up comedy, where comedians are free to joke about anything and everything they want without the fear of getting canceled. However, Rogan gives so much importance to each and every word uttered in his shows. The ultimate goal of the 55-year-old is to entertain people who invest their time and money to watch the show. Hence, in his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the commentator details the measures he takes to make sure that none of his shows are flops.
“Going Home Massively Depressed…”: Joe Rogan Reveals the Dark Side of Being a Successful Stand-Up Comic
Joe Rogan is probably the biggest name in the world of podcasts today, but he started his career as a stand-up comic. Rogan burst into the Boston comedy scene in the late 1980s. He went on to become a television presenter and a UFC commentator. In a recent chat with stand-up comic Mike Vecchioni, Joe Rogan revealed the behind-the-scenes of being a stand-up comic. Rogan was hosting Vecchioni on episode #1967 of his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. The conversation naturally hovered a lot around what was life as a stand-up comic like and Rogan revealed how things are for a beginner.
‘Out of the Loop’ review: Race and comedy comedy in the Second City
The majority of the documentary is about how the racial divide in the city’s comedy mirrors the North and South sides of Chicago. No matter their material, comedians are playing for two different types of audiences All of the subjects interviewed talk about the differences when playing to a white crowd versus performing in front of a Black audience. This leads to some hilarious stories from the people interviewed.
Chicago is home to some of the most famous comedians in stand up, many of which are important names in film and television today. Out of the Loop is a look at the history of stand up comedy in the city. It is also examines how the comedy scene there is as polarized and segregated Chicago itself.
Judy Gold: Comedians are in a ‘precarious’ situation right now
Judy Gold is horrified by how comedians are being treated right now.
The stand-up comic veteran interviewed young comedians for her current off-Broadway show, “Yes, I Can Say That!,” which is presented by Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters, and was shocked to discover that they are being censored.
