Summary:
In this engaging conversation, Retr0 the Comedian shares his journey into comedy. He discusses the balance between his education and comedy career, the importance of positivity in his performances, and the impact of his upbringing on his comedic style. Retr0 emphasizes the significance of laughter as a healing tool and reflects on the challenges of navigating the comedy scene, especially in the age of social media where electric eyes are everywhere. He also touches on the character of Madea and how he aims to portray her in a positive light, while avoiding the stereotypes often associated with Tyler Perry's comedy. The conversation concludes with a lightning round of questions, revealing Retro's inspirations and guilty pleasures.
Sound Bites:
"I want to do comedy the right way."
"I have to watch the jokes I tell."
"I discovered that I can do impressions."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Retro the Comedian
02:58 Why the name Retr0?
06:04 Balancing Comedy and Education
08:54 The Journey to Discovering Impressions
12:03 Comedy Styles: Scripted vs. Improv
14:46 Background and Personal Struggles
18:05 The Role of Family in Comedy
21:09 Social Media and Talent
23:53 The Impact of Bullying on Comedy
26:48 The Importance of Positivity in Comedy
29:55 The Character of Madea
33:05 Comedy as a Healing Tool
36:02 Navigating the Comedy Scene
39:02 The Future of Comedy and Hollywood
41:56 Lightning Round
44:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell
