Josh Potter on Comedy, Hockey, and Life in LA | The Fighter and The Kid Ep. 628
The Fighter and The KidDecember 2, 20201h 52min161,553 views
43 connections·40 entities in this video→Comedy Career and Tom Segura's Influence
- 🎙️ Josh Potter shares his journey into comedy, starting with radio bits at 16 and later opening for Tom Segura in Buffalo.
- 🚀 Segura's mentorship led Potter to move to LA in 2017, offering him an opening spot on tour and eventually a show on the Your Mom's House (YMH) network.
- 💡 Potter emphasizes Segura's business acumen, highlighting how he's built a successful network with strong merchandise and various shows.
- 🏢 Potter discusses his current role helping Segura build his studio in LA, expressing deep loyalty and gratitude.
Personal Life and Health Challenges
- 👁️ Potter discusses living with macular degeneration, which has led to blindness in his right eye and significantly impacted his ability to drive.
- 🤕 He has undergone multiple surgeries for retinal tears in both eyes, losing sight in his right eye in 2006.
- 📱 He uses his iPhone's zoom feature to help find his glasses and navigate his vision impairment.
Sports Discussions: Hockey and NFL
- 🏒 Potter expresses a strong passion for hockey, despite the Buffalo Sabres' organizational struggles, and praises the live game experience.
- 💥 He highlights the role of enforcers in hockey, discussing their importance in protecting star players and settling differences, referencing players like Rob Ray and Ty Domi.
- 🏈 The conversation touches on the NFL, with discussions about player careers, the limited number of games, and the evolution of player roles like gadget players.
- 🏈 The OJ Simpson case and his connection to the Buffalo Bills are discussed, along with the controversy surrounding USC's handling of player scandals.
Documentaries and Entertainment
- 🎬 The hosts delve into various documentaries, including discussions on "Abducted in Plain Sight", "Making a Murderer", and the "Jinx" documentary about Robert Durst.
- 📺 They also discuss reality TV shows like "Married at First Sight" and "Love on the Spectrum", exploring the dynamics and emotional impact of these programs.
- 🏀 The "Last Dance" documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls is a topic, with comparisons drawn between Jordan and LeBron James.
Current Events and Social Commentary
- 🗣️ A Dallas restaurant owner's controversial reaction to patrons twerking in his establishment is debated, touching on themes of respect, clientele, and business management.
- 🌟 Millie Bobby Brown's experience with an intrusive fan is discussed, highlighting issues of privacy and respect for celebrities.
- 🇭🇺 A Hungarian politician's involvement in a sex orgy and his anti-LGBTQ+ stance is brought up, sparking conversation about hypocrisy and societal norms.
- 🏈 The success of Younghoe Koo, a Korean NFL kicker, is celebrated, showcasing his journey back to the league.
- 🥊 The pay-per-view numbers for the Tyson vs. Jones Jr. fight are discussed, along with boxing match odds and predictions.
- 🎤 John Mulaney's investigation by the Secret Service for a joke about Trump is mentioned.
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Josh PotterTom SeguraYour Mom's HouseComedyMacular DegenerationHockeyEnforcersNFLDocumentariesMarried at First SightThe Last DanceTwerkingMillie Bobby BrownJohn MulaneySecret Service
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