Long Time No See the podcast isthe latest addition to the Consequence Podcast Network!
Each week LTNS hosts two of your favorite comedians from around the country!
They’ll field hilarious questions about their worst stand-up experiences, how they would pick up their celebrity crushes, what they would do as president for a day, and much more. But there’s just one catch: neither comedian knows who will be joining them on the episode!
Will it be an old friend or a complete stranger? Find out on Consequence’s latest comedy podcast Long Time No See!
This week, Michael Turner (Don’t Tell Comedy special, Netflix Is a Joke Festival) and the fearless Alex Hooper (known for roasting the judges on America’s Got Talent and his No. 1 comedy album, Hugs. Drugs. Pugs.) reconnect to delve deep into their careers, lives, and opinions.
A major highlight of the conversation revolves around their experiences with “bombing” on stage. Alex shares a memorable, albeit painful, story from a Dallas show where an audience member demanded a refund, leading him to extend his set for an additional 30 minutes in an attempt to win over the tough crowd. Michael, on the other hand, recounts a particularly brutal 12-minute set at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, where an ill-fated opening joke about the audience’s sexual orientation alienated nearly everyone from the get-go. Both comedians offer fascinating insights into the art of navigating a difficult crowd, showcasing their resilience and dedication to their craft.
Beyond the shared war stories of tough audiences, Michael and Alex dive into their distinct approaches to comedy and performance. They discuss the varying degrees of preparation they undertake for sets, from meticulously crafted jokes to more improvisational and conversational styles. “I also say to artists all the time, when they’re like, ‘I have this idea’,” offers Hooper. “I’m going, ‘Great, create it, release, and stop giving a fuck…’ I tell people that all the time ’cause they’re like, ‘Well, I want it to be better. I wanna do this, I wanna do this.’ It’s like, okay, if it’s some major big idea that you are trying to formulate, that’s one thing. But if you just have an idea and just do it, drop — just fucking do it”
Though his personal approach is different, Turner agrees with the advice: “Stop holding onto it — release it. Take the feedback, be better the next time. Art is meant to be shipped. Shut up and do better.”
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