Jake Pita is Chicago's deaf comic! Throw in your hearing aid and listen up for the latest episode of Ruse Radio 😁 or maybe throw on those closed captions. 😅
This was an awesome episode! Jake is seriously a great guy and it was my pleasure to chat with him for an extended time like this. We discuss his experiences onstage as a deaf comic, problems that deaf people experience that hearing people may not realize, our awkward relationships with our parents, Jake's highway mishaps (including getting squished by an 18-wheeler), how times have changed since the 90s, the difference between Chicago and New York, and so much more! 🔥
As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:06 - Special guest introduction: Jake Pita
0:12 - Jake’s background in Chicago comedy
0:47 - How being deaf affects Jake's comedy
1:07 - The challenge of using sign language on stage
1:45 - Misunderstandings with sign language jokes
2:35 - Discussion about deaf problems that people might not be aware of
4:06 - Communication differences for deaf drivers
5:04 - Thinking in different languages and its challenges
6:07 - Jake's unconventional approach to joke writing
7:00 - Relationship challenges and miscommunication with parents
10:13 - Jake’s humorous animal noise texting strategy with his dad
12:00 - Jake’s brother confronting him about the texts to their dad
13:55 - Jake’s dad getting confused by a “screech” text
15:48 - Humor and communication with family
16:52 - Humor influenced by parental jokes
17:55 - Realizing parents are just people
19:06 - The challenges of raising kids and their independence
21:08 - Story about almost drowning as a child
23:23 - Discussion on psychedelic experiences and the Wim Hof method
27:00 - Jake’s experience with laughing gas
31:09 - Discussion on dangerous substances and their effects
32:43 - Comparison of different drug experiences
33:53 - Jake’s first experience with substances
35:04 - Reflecting on brain and body’s survival instincts
36:29 - Jake's car accident with an 18-wheeler
40:03 - AAA losing Jake’s car in three different states
43:20 - Falling asleep while driving and other road experiences
45:07 - Dealing with highway hypnosis and staying awake
49:54 - Jake witnessing his friend’s seizure while on a FaceTime call
52:00 - Conversation about breath-holding records
53:00 - Discussion about CBD, its benefits, and experiences with it
54:02 - The importance of taste in CBD gummies
55:00 - The 90s compared to today
56:14 - Discussion on parental influence and self-development
58:23 - Conversation on the impact of the internet and technology
1:00:00 - Concerns about the implications of AI and future technology
1:01:00 - Impact of the internet on society
1:03:52 - Jake’s relationship experiences with an autistic partner
1:07:55 - Waiting five years in a relationship for intimacy
1:11:15 - Discussion on adult film and closed captions
1:14:30 - Cultural observations on different ethnic communities in Chicago
1:17:32 - Chicago VS. New York
1:18:40 - Differences between small-town and city living
1:20:08 - Exploring different neighborhoods and enclaves in Chicago
1:22:23 - Being part of a community and feeling at home
1:23:52 - Sharing life experiences and what it means to be human
1:26:17 - Comedy vs. music: Jake and Ruse discuss their art forms
1:31:45 - Audience feedback in comedy vs. music
1:34:35 - Importance of self-confidence in art and performance
1:36:17 - Jake’s frustration with an inexperienced sign language interpreter
1:39:00 - Ruse’s story about learning what flipping people off means
1:41:00 - Discussion on race, subconscious behavior, and relationships
1:43:30 - Explanation of DMT and psychedelic experiences
1:47:00 - Trump
1:50:01 - Jake’s story about unknowingly giving a friend edibles
1:53:06 - The importance of street smarts and situational awareness
1:55:04 - Closing remarks and reflections on the conversation
