Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-15-24

Update: 2024-08-15

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This podcast episode features Bill Burr and his friend Dean Del Rey, who is taping a stand-up special in September. They discuss the challenges of dealing with critics and the importance of staying true to oneself. Bill shares his first encounter with Dean at the Comedy Store and how he was initially skeptical of him. They discuss Dean's diverse career path, including his time as a musician, motorcycle salesman, and actor. Dean recounts a hilarious story about a customer who crashed a Harley Davidson motorcycle into four other bikes at the dealership. Bill shares his experiences on his recent tour, including his stand-up routine in Germany and his observations about the city of Cologne. He also discusses his love for Belgian beer glasses and his struggles with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Bill and Dean discuss the sitcom "Big Bang Theory" and Billy Squire's music. Bill shares his appreciation for Billy Squire's live performances and his thoughts on the 80s music video for "The Stroke." They discuss their favorite rock videos from the 80s, including "Take on Me" by a-ha and "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits. They also discuss their dislike for supermodels and the photographer Terry Richardson. Bill and Dean discuss Ted Nugent and his views on hunting. Bill expresses his respect for people who know how to hunt but criticizes Nugent's political views. Bill discusses his admiration for Billy Squire's live performances and his drummer Bobby Chouinard. He shares his experiences taking drum lessons and his thoughts on the importance of finding time for one's passions. Bill discusses his vision of his 70s, imagining himself doing comedy in Vegas, playing music, and being surrounded by young women. He expresses his fear of becoming pathetic and his desire to avoid making a fool of himself. Bill talks about the difficulty of doing classic comedy in his 70s, referencing Don Rickles and Tony Orlando. He believes that audiences wouldn't be interested in hearing old jokes and that he would need to find a new approach. Bill shares his fear of retirement, stating that he would feel useless and depressed without working. He believes that the only place where people would want to see a 70-year-old comedian is Las Vegas. Bill reflects on the enduring power of comedy, noting that people always want to laugh. He believes that comedy thrives in the digital age because it provides quick entertainment and fits the short attention spans of internet users. Bill discusses his strategy for protecting his jokes and avoiding repetition. He mentions that he's not using his "aborted landing" bit in his special because he feels it's become too common and he wants to avoid being seen as copying other comedians. Bill explains why he's not including his Caitlyn Jenner bit in his special. He feels that the subject matter is done and that he's lost passion for it. He also acknowledges that he's already made fun of Jenner on Conan, making the bit less fresh. Bill expresses his love for small cars, particularly the Fiat 500cc and Smart cars. He finds them charming and practical, and criticizes people who compare them to race cars. Bill discusses the double clutch technique, which he learned while driving a dump truck on the set of Breaking Bad. He finds the technique confusing and prefers to simply leave the car in gear. Bill recounts his experience on Breaking Bad, including driving a dump truck and pretending to be hit by a train. He highlights the absurdity of the scene and how it prepared him for future acting challenges. Bill describes his encounter with Tommy Aldridge, a famous drummer, in a hotel lobby. He expresses his excitement at meeting the musician and his awkwardness in trying to interact with him. Bill transitions to answering listener questions, starting with a question about Alex Rodriguez and his opinion on the former baseball player. He expresses his lack of interest in baseball and the Yankees, and his preference for the Red Sox. Bill discusses Conor McGregor's insults towards John Cena, finding McGregor's comments hilarious and entertaining. He believes that McGregor is a natural comedian and that his insults are genuine and not planned. Bill addresses a listener's question about whether a woman should be allowed to attend her best friend's bachelor party in Vegas. He advises against it, stating that it's not her party and that she should respect her friend's wishes. Bill discusses a listener's problem with his wife, who turns into a "gremlin" when she's drunk, tired, and hungry after midnight. He advises the listener to start calling his wife "gizmo" and to feed her snacks when she starts acting out. Bill discusses financial stability and the possibility of moving back to the East Coast. He expresses his love for LA and New York, but acknowledges that he would need to live in a house if he moved back to New York. Bill responds to a listener's question about whether he would be happier back in Boston. He expresses his love for LA and the people he's met there, and his belief that the East Coast has a different culture.

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