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The podcast begins with the hosts discussing their current tour in America, then introduces their guest, Joseph Gordon Levitt. Levitt shares his journey into comedy, starting with his early days on Vine and his desire to pursue stand-up. He talks about his initial struggles and how he eventually found success in the comedy world. Levitt recounts a humorous encounter with a famous financial influencer, where he was completely ignored. The hosts introduce a new game called "Therapy Escape Room," where they have to use three randomly selected words to explain a therapy session in a given scenario. The conversation then shifts to a humorous scenario involving a driver, a tampon, and a note for a head rig, followed by a discussion about speeding laws and penalties between the UK and the US. The podcast features a segment called "Wacky Five Dollar Therapist," where the speakers discuss listeners' dilemmas, offering humorous and unconventional advice. The podcast concludes with a Q&A session, where the speakers answer questions about their feet, favorite British slang, and the cultural experiences they'd like to have.

Outlines

00:00:00

Tour Talk and Guest Introduction

The podcast begins with the hosts discussing their current tour in America, then introduces their guest, Joseph Gordon Levitt.

00:00:34

Joseph Gordon Levitt's Comedy Journey

Joseph Gordon Levitt shares his journey into comedy, starting with his early days on Vine and his desire to pursue stand-up. He talks about his initial struggles and how he eventually found success in the comedy world.

00:01:47

A Humble Pie Moment

Joseph Gordon Levitt recounts a humorous encounter with a famous financial influencer, where he was completely ignored.

00:30:35

Therapy Escape Room Game

The hosts introduce a new game called "Therapy Escape Room," where they have to use three randomly selected words to explain a therapy session in a given scenario.

00:44:37

Speeding and Tampon Notes

The conversation starts with a humorous scenario involving a driver, a tampon, and a note for a head rig. The discussion then shifts to the differences in speeding laws and penalties between the UK and the US, with the speakers sharing their experiences and perspectives.

00:48:12

Wacky Five Dollar Therapist: Listener Dilemmas

The podcast features a segment called "Wacky Five Dollar Therapist," where the speakers discuss listeners' dilemmas, offering humorous and unconventional advice.

00:58:34

Q&A: Feet, British Slang, and Cultural Soaking

The podcast concludes with a Q&A session, where the speakers answer questions about their feet, favorite British slang, and the cultural experiences they'd like to have.

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Q&A

• What is Joseph Gordon Levitt's perspective on the difference between traditional comedy and online comedy?

  Joseph Gordon Levitt believes that traditional comedians who blow up have experienced a lot of hard moments on stage, which allows them to embrace their success. However, he feels that online success is more intangible and can be harder to grasp, especially when performing live.

• How does Joseph Gordon Levitt handle hecklers in his stand-up routines?

  Joseph Gordon Levitt admits that he's not very good at handling hecklers and prefers to avoid them altogether. He feels that he lacks the quick wit and confidence to effectively deal with them, which makes him uncomfortable on stage.

• What is Joseph Gordon Levitt's favorite thing about stand-up comedy?

  Joseph Gordon Levitt enjoys the challenge of stand-up comedy and the feeling of connecting with a room full of strangers. He finds it gratifying to make people laugh, even those who might initially seem like they would hate him.

• What is Joseph Gordon Levitt's approach to working with guests on his podcast?

  Joseph Gordon Levitt believes in letting his guests be themselves and allowing them to shine. He tries to be open to their personalities and styles, recognizing that what's funny to him might not be funny to everyone.

• What is the key difference between American and British standup audiences?

  The speaker believes that British audiences are more reserved and require more effort to draw out laughter, while American audiences are more likely to give pity laughs.

• What is your favorite piece of British slang?

  The speaker enjoys the expression \"I can't be bothered,\" which reflects the British tendency to be nonchalant and unfazed by situations.

• If you could have free front row seats to see any British comedian, who would it be and why?

  The speaker would choose Rowan Atkinson, known for his iconic character Mr. Bean, because of his unique and interesting career.

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