Dan Lee is a comedian working in the Chicago area. Catch him cooking up at a microphone near you. 🔥
In this episode, we discuss how medieval pirates would suffice in modern warfare, which accents are the coolest, how to bring back the show 'Celebrity Deathmatch' in a live-action reboot, Dan's experience of quitting cigarettes cold-turkey after 16 years of smoking, the genius of Norm Macdonald, why 'Better Call Saul' was superior to 'Breaking Bad', and much more! 💯
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro and Fortnite sponsorship joke
0:21 - Welcoming guest Dan Lee
0:53 - Starting stand-up comedy
1:37 - Frequency of open mics
2:00 - Comparing three mics a week vs. three a night
2:14 - Inspiration from other comics' goals
3:30 - Lessons learned from open mics
4:13 - Transitioning from weird humor to storytelling
5:57 - Adjusting comedy to different audiences
7:04 - Navigating comedy in diverse environments
7:40 - Ultimate comedy vision
8:05 - How booking for shows works
9:09 - Networking in the comedy scene
10:13 - The supportive Chicago comedy community
11:19 - Chicago vs. other comedy scenes
13:58 - Social media for comedians
17:01 - The challenge of using TikTok and other platforms
19:51 - Creating and producing music
21:54 - Cover art for songs
23:27 - Joys and challenges of performing music
24:26 - Singles vs. albums in today's music industry
26:06 - Parallel challenges in comedy and music
27:47 - Revisiting and improving comedy material
30:03 - Handling bombing and staying motivated
32:11 - Comedy's impact on personal growth
33:06 - Building a comedy set and timing
36:29 - Staying calm under pressure on stage
38:05 - Mentors and peers in the Chicago comedy scene
39:42 - The value of constructive criticism
41:08 - Favorite comedians like Norm Macdonald
43:04 - Comedy community interactions
45:17 - Hypothetical desert island scenario
48:00 - Solving world conflicts through fun and unity
50:01 - Turning conflicts into celebrity fight entertainment
52:02 - Aspiring to appear on shows like Hot Ones
53:35 - Mimicking accents and cultural quirks
56:03 - Various American and international accents
59:00 - Pranking with accents in public
1:02:00 - Ranking cool accents (e.g., Boston and New York)
1:04:53 - Firsthand impressions of New York City
1:06:56 - Comparing city living and nightlife
1:12:05 - Travel aspirations and cultural exploration
1:15:45 - Fascination with ancient civilizations
1:19:45 - Evolution of human adaptability
1:20:14 - Pirate history and myths
1:22:56 - Hypothetical pirate invasion scenario
1:26:09 - Reflection on modern and ancient warfare
1:28:34 - The role of random facts in creativity
1:28:46 - Discussing Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul
1:33:00 - Watching Breaking Bad live and the impact of streaming platforms
1:35:02 - "The Office" and the streaming wars
1:36:05 - Opinions on Yellowstone and TV show investments
1:38:02 - Favorite movies and the sequel to Happy Gilmore
1:40:10 - Disappointments in TV show endings: "Game of Thrones," "Dexter," and others
1:44:29 - Challenges of quitting smoking and addiction habits
1:47:00 - Reflections on life’s curveballs and finding balance
1:49:56 - Effects of marijuana and nicotine withdrawal
1:52:05 - Overcoming addiction through willpower
1:55:48 - Philosophical reflections on addiction and temptation
1:57:10 - Discussion on Patreon and podcasting opportunities
2:00:30 - Final reflections on creativity and putting yourself out there
2:03:03 - Outro: Social media and final message
