In what ways do a comedian's performances get influenced by their audience?

Question

When doing stand-up, to what extent does the audience’s reaction impact the success of the jokes or bits?

Answer 1

Would you consider an ep on Retinitis Pigmentosa? It runs in my family and no Dr has been able to advise on the carriers experience, I don’t display typical symptoms like the affected family members but there is some from of dystrophy going on.

Answer 2

Hello, I am learning English on my own. While searching for quality content I found this platform, I really love the content here, please excuse me any errors in my writing. I speak Spanish, I am from Chile, greetings.

Answer 3

Can skip this one.

Comments

That would be a mistake I think, there's a lot more fascinating things in here than I expected.

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In this episode, I laughed at Huberman when he quickly retorted the title of the book written by Rick Rubin because Huberman is awesome. Seeing a human with a podcast could not be achieved by ignoring this one.

Answer 4

Great pod guys. In April my son and I saw Tommy Bunz and Kirk Fox in Idaho perform the "sharpie set list" referenced. Fantastic night! What really stuck with me, he took a couple mins and showed appreciation for folks coming to see him well beyond a simple, thanks for coming

Answer 5

Great episode! Side note: Art history was the first college course I took. Life changing and totally opened my eyes to appreciating different styles and artists. I’m almost 47 and I still have my gigantic textbook on my coffee table ❤

Answer 6

I really enjoyed last week's episode and found the content very interesting. I hadn't realised how different the regulations on food in America were. I was too slow to add a comment though.


Do, a belated thank you. I've learned so much through your content and enjoy being able to listen to such clever, kind, and intellectual conversations. Thank you

Answer 7

I love interesting and relaxed conversations. This one is pure gold. Thank you!

Answer 8

Few minutes in and already laughing. This is gonna be good.

Answer 9

We poors are grateful

Answer 10

The Science talk with humor with Tom and Hubeman!
Note: I am a neuroscientist and Stress Biologist at Harvard and also create contents on how neuroscience knowledge can be applied in daily life, like using neuroscience insights to improve our well-being.

Answer 11

Dr Huberman sir, hello from India. I m requesting you to please bring Dr Daniel g amen as guest on your podcast.

Answer 12

Next, Tim Dillon

Comments

Atp it's necessary. You know how hysterical it would be to hear Tim talking slowly and trying to articulate himself in the Huberman style? Would be a bit

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An actual comedian

Answer 13

Andrew, you missed something Tom said that I think is pretty significant about "H.M." and the joke that may have not been even considered before. Tom had a perfectly good explanation for why HM didn't find the joke funny after multiple retellings that didn't at all involve H.M. and their condition: the person telling the joke influenced how it landed because they felt differently about it on every retelling.

Answer 14

Hey, I'll try it out

Answer 15

Just listening to (and enjoying!) yet another episode; heard the ad for David’s protein bars.. which I haven’t noticed in a few episodes, anyways,,, idk if you noticed or not but they’ve changed their ingredients in an unfortunate way. Swapped the stevia/monk fruit for artificial sweetener and added artificial flavors. You’re too good for that Hub’s!

Answer 16

Being vulnerable to learn is the ability to unfold a new level of character and challenges that can lead you to new realms of relationships

Answer 17

Laurel and Hardy

Answer 18

One of the elements of humor is surprise. Remove the surprise at the end of the joke because you have heard and know the surprise--- then it's no longer funny.

Answer 19

Thank you doctor comedians are scientists that calm the brain chemistry ❤❤❤

Answer 20

Hell yeah Tommy!!! ❤️