How Comedy Legend Steve Sweeney Fell Into Stand Up | Better Bad Ideas w/Sean O'Brien | Ep. 37
Description
Sean sits down with Boston comedy legend Steve Sweeney. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.
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Chapters
00:22 - Steve Sweeney
02:14 - How'd You Get Into Comedy?
05:56 - The Truth of Working as an Actor
13:09 - Are Drugs and Alcohol Prevalent in the Comedy Scene?
14:16 - Questions For Brian
22:25 - Careers and Retiring
26:31 - How Sobriety Affects Comedy
27:45 - Sean's Job and Testifying
32:10 - The Irishmen
34:25 - Jimmy Hoffa Jr
37:37 - The Beauty of Standup
38:57 - Comedians and Politics
42:18 - On Air Ambushes
51:12 - Getting Deposed
52:46 - Steve's Movie “Townie”
1:03:10 - Steve's Stance on Politics Today
1:09:37 - What’s The Future for Steve Sweeney?
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