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Joe List & Mark Normand Discuss Travel, Comedy Specials, and Life in Nashville

Tuesdays with Stories!March 23, 20201h 12min67,568 views
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Comedy Special Production and Anxiety

  • 🎙️ Joe List details the stressful process of self-funding and shooting his own comedy special, a five-figure endeavor.
  • 🧠 He sought advice from therapists and fellow comedians like Colin Quinn to manage pre-show anxiety and focus on entertaining the audience.
  • ✨ The special was filmed at The Cellar with strong support from the comedy community, including Louis C.K. and Ari Shaffir, leading to a magical and successful night.

Travel Woes and the Toll of Touring

  • ✈️ Mark Normand and Joe List share extensive travel stories, highlighting the exhaustion and logistical challenges of constant touring.
  • ✈️ Specific anecdotes include dealing with elderly passengers on flights, the impact of Daylight Saving Time loss, and the sheer volume of travel planned for the coming months.
  • 🏨 The comedians discuss the difficulty of finding energy for activities even during vacations, emphasizing the mental and physical drain of the road.

Nashville Experiences and Comedy Club Life

  • 🎶 Nashville is described as a vibrant city with a unique energy, a blend of honky-tonk culture and Southern charm.
  • 🎤 They recount performing late-night shows in Nashville, including dealing with unexpected tornado damage in the area.
  • 🚪 A humorous anecdote involves being denied entry to a speakeasy due to sneakers, despite having the correct code.

Mouse Eviction and Humorous Anecdotes

  • 🐭 Joe List recounts a story about dealing with a mouse infestation in his house, opting for a humane trap and vegetable oil release.
  • 💡 The experience led to a bonding moment with his partner, turning a stressful situation into a heroic and intimate one.
  • 🤣 The podcast also touches on various other humorous observations, including the use of personal lubricants and the complexities of pronouns and identity.

Podcast and Album Promotion

  • 🎧 Joe List announces his new album, "Dream It," and his free comedy special, both releasing on April 1st, encouraging fans to purchase the album and support the special.
  • 📈 He emphasizes the importance of fan engagement, including liking, commenting, and sharing content to boost algorithms.
  • 🎤 Both comedians promote their upcoming shows and the "Tuesdays with Stories" podcast, urging listeners to attend live shows and spread the word.
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