Matt Friend and Dane Cook on Dane’s early use of MySpace and how it compares to modern platforms like TikTok, the challenges and differences of breaking into the comedy scene back in the 2000s vs. now, Cook's perspective on how being self-made through social media made him both successful and a target for criticism, Dane on hosting Saturday Night Live and working with legendary cast members, his friendships with comedy legends like Bob Saget and Jerry Lewis, Dane’s reflections on how negative interactions with peers shaped his positive outlook, advice Matt received from people like Hank Azaria and encouragement from John Stamos, and Dane on navigating life and comedy without alcohol or drugs.

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