As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Nate Adamsky. The Los Angeles, CA native shares some of his favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how he always owns the laughs.
Name: Nate Adamsky
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @thenateadamsky
Years in Comedy: 6
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: Boogeyman by DaBaby (Music Video) and Blue Nights (Movie)
Comedic Influences: Andy Kaufman, John Mulaney, Bill Murray, Tom Segura, Robin Williams, Nick Kroll, Jim Carrey, Jeff Ross, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, and Larry David.
Favorite Comedy Album: Robin Williams “Reality… What a Concept”
Favorite Comedy Special: Tom Segura “Disgraceful”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Comedic Character: Roger Rabbit
Favorite City to Perform In: New York
Favorite Topics to Joke About: The things we do as people that we never talk about.
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Any audience that buys into the whole comedy experience. I love first-timers and true comedy fans.
Favorite Comedy Club: The Comedy Store
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I have always loved comedy movies growing up and would often times play the comedic relief character in plays and short films. It wasn’t til I was 22 did I start doing stand-up. Also, trauma makes you hilarious.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
I had just moved to New York and my friend James who at the time was my friend’s boyfriend heard I had done stand-up comedy before. This was not completely accurate though. At that time “me doing stand up” was me being the MC at house shows growing up. I went to go see him go up at an open mic at The Broadway Comedy Club and he signed me up to perform with no preparation. It changed my life forever. After the show a producer approached me to do her show and the next thing I knew I was playing all over the city. 6 years later I play at The Comedy Store regularly.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Observational and alternative.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I’m a big pacer. I’ll get an idea and write it down as literally as possible then I’ll read it a couple of times just to never look at it again. After all that I pace around my house like a madman reciting the joke out loud until it feels right.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
Being from Los Angeles the scene here is really cool. There’s always a show happening and a bunch of places to perform. I’ve been lucky enough to play at some of the biggest clubs in the world here, and I find that people are really positive and supportive.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Every comic can attest to the feeling of doing a good job and still feeling bad about their performance. It’s the shows where you know you did well and feel really good about doing well that keep ya going. That is a success. Also getting constant work really helps ya feel successful. I’m very lucky to be able to do this.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Harrison Skopes, Steven Armstrong, Madison Clark, Sam Bilsky, Hanna Anderson, Evan Warner, Nick Torchon, and Alex Hooper.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
My first time playing at The Comedy Store. I’ll never forget it. Believe it or not, I got booked there through Craigslist so when I was selling tickets to the show I had my doubts about whether or not I was really gonna play there. It was a milestone in my career, and it was a magical and electric performance.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Don’t say yes to every show. Sometimes you’ll end up playing a bad show because you’re just excited to get stage time, but instead, you’re performing for a crowd of antisemites, and you have to hide your Judaism. Know your worth.
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
The ability to create laughter is very powerful. It makes people fall in love with you which is always fun, but also I oftentimes will get asked if I’m a comedian while I’m in a conversation and it pains me to have to say yes because you’ll immediately get asked to tell a joke. Never ask a comedian to tell you a joke.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
Always be writing, perform all the time, surround yourself with the right people, get a good tape of your set and send it to agents and bookers, go on auditions. It’s always a constant grind no matter how high up in the game you are. You’re always looking for the next big thing to help your career grow. Lead with kindness and really work at your craft.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
The arrogance of some of the older comics always blows my mind. The first time I played the comedy store this older comic told me that one day I’ll get to where he is in his career. He was trying to put me down in the green room in front of a bunch of other comedians. It was such a weird thing to do. I simply responded to him by saying “Hey buddy look around you. I am where you are in your career right now; we’re on the same show.” It’s way cooler to guide future minds and talents than it is to put them down in my opinion.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
I feel like the few times that I’ve talked to Alex Hooper he gave me some great advice. He’s one wise dude. He once took the time to talk to me on the phone to give me tour advice, but the one thing he said that really resonated with me was that I was “the real thing” and to keep going. I wasn’t nearly as far into my career at that time as I am now and often I didn’t feel like “the real thing” but getting that kind of compliment from someone who is much farther into their career really does make you feel like “the real thing”. You attract the energy you put out, and when I feel down about doing comedy, I remember that I am the real thing and I attract that kind of power.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Nate Night with Late Adamsky”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I did Roast Battle at The Comedy Store and told Jeff Ross that I looked like him in remission and he looked like me during chemo. We laughed about it after.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
My friend Sam Bilsky does this show in a prop/costuming house in Glendale where you perform in front of a large light-up alien. It’s pretty trippy!
A Nate Adamsky Fun Fact:
I’m also in a band! We’re called The Boland Underground go check us out!
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Laughter is a superpower; anything is possible. I hope to be a beloved syndicated character and to become a household name. I’m passionate about a lot of artistic endeavors and want a long-lasting career doing comedy, music, acting, writing etc.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Your truth and life experiences are the funniest and most original things about you. Follow that.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I think it’ll be hilarious.
If you could write ONE episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
I have an idea for Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry is running for some sort of city council position and his running opponent Gary Schwartz is constantly putting his campaign signs to close to Larry’s. Jeff and Larry coin the term being Shwartzed.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
I think it would go really well.
What’s next for you:
I’ve been working on a coming-of-age script idea with my writing partner Harrison Skopes for quite some time now and hopefully in the next year we can finally produce it and submit it to festivals.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
One of my favorite quotes is by Charlie Chaplin. “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” I think laughing at life brings great fulfillment. Now go be an absurdist.
Follow Nate Adamsky’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
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Personal Website: Nate Adamsky
