Join hosts Sarah J Halstead and Rich Chassler for a hilarious and honest conversation with legendary Canadian comedian Jeremy Hotz! In this episode, Jeremy opens up about living with generalized anxiety disorder while maintaining a successful comedy career, his viral TikTok explosion in Africa, why he travels with his emotional support chihuahua Shaq, and the real story behind his career-defining moments on Letterman and The Tonight Show.
From writing for The Daily Show to starring in the iconic Canadian series "The Newsroom," Jeremy shares behind-the-scenes stories from Speed 2, working with Sandra Bullock, and why comedy competitions don't work. Plus: hilarious tales from the Melrose Gelson's, parking lot muggings at the Improv, and why New York summers are unbearable.
Whether you're a comedy fan, aspiring comedian, or just love authentic conversations about mental health and show business, this episode delivers laughs and real talk in equal measure.
Jeremy Hotz is an internationally renowned stand-up comedian, actor, and former writer for The Daily Show. Known for his neurotic, observational comedy style, Jeremy has performed on Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and starred in the critically acclaimed Canadian series "The Newsroom" (which won multiple awards). His film credits include Speed 2: Cruise Control with Sandra Bullock. Despite living with generalized anxiety disorder, Jeremy has built a thriving international comedy career, recently experiencing viral success on TikTok throughout Africa. He tours extensively in Canada and is planning his first-ever African tour. Jeremy never travels without his emotional support chihuahua, Shaq.
Find Jeremy Hotz:
Chapters
0:00 - Welcome Back & Recent Updates
2:50 - Introducing Jeremy Hotz
5:00 - Why Beer Instead of Wine
6:30 - Living with Anxiety & Social Situations
9:15 - Meet Shaq: The Emotional Support Chihuahua
12:20 - The Newsroom & Speed 2 Stories
16:45 - Lucky Break: Episode 13 Award Win
19:30 - Starting Stand-Up at 18-19
22:40 - Getting Letterman & Tonight Show
27:15 - Finding Your Comedy Voice
31:20 - New York vs LA Life
36:50 - Comedy Club Stories & Improv Tales
41:30 - Going Viral on TikTok in Africa
45:20 - Auditions & Industry Advice
49:40 - Television Industry Problems
53:15 - Celebrity Stories & Gelson's Tales
56:30 - Upcoming Tour Dates
58:45 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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