In order to be successful in this world, you’ll need to trust in your abilities to handle every challenge head-on and hustle more than anyone thought was possible.
Recorded inside THE JR Group Studios in the City of Downey, CA, True Hustle Podcast is hosted by JR Jimenez where he discusses a wide range of topics with successful entrepreneurs, comedians, professional athletes, and social media influencers.
This week, JR is joined by comedian Jesus Sepulveda.
In this thought-provoking segment of the True Hustle Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest debates in entertainment today: Has social media ruined stand-up comedy?
From viral crowd-work clips and algorithm-driven content to the decline of long-form storytelling and carefully crafted material, we break down how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts have completely changed the comedy game.
They also discuss what it’s really like behind the scenes in today’s comedy green rooms, where honesty can be controversial, and why authentic comedy clubs like the Chatterbox continue to preserve the grit, discipline, and hustle that built stand-up comedy in the first place.
Whether you’re a comedian, content creator, podcast fan, or someone who loves the art of stand-up, this conversation explores the future of comedy and what may be getting lost along the way.
Checkout previous episodes of True Hustle featuring Jerry Garcia, Jesus Sepulveda, Concrete, Alfred Robles, and many more HERE


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