Carl Giannetto( part 2)

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Carl Giannetto does his best stand-up when he's not ready and gets surprised to go on stage.

This episode is part two of Richard Dweck's interview with comedian Carl Giannetto. The conversation opens with meta-discussion about the interview's unusual release order, as part two is being released before part one due to technical issues with the first recording. Carl shares details about his current stand-up career, including his touring schedule and how he promotes himself on social media platforms. He discusses his pre-show rituals, revealing he doesn't eat before going on stage and prefers to be surprised when called up rather than over-prepared. Carl talks about his substance use policy, stating he never drinks alcohol on stage and only drinks water, though he occasionally uses Red Bull or black coffee for energy. The conversation shifts to comedian psychology, with Carl explaining how he reacts differently to compliments from fellow comedians versus audience members. They explore the element of surprise in stand-up and how performing for strangers differs from performing for friends. Richard and Carl discuss industry anecdotes, including Chad Daniels using a sock puppet to protest opening for Jeff Dunham. They geek out about favorite comedians like Brian Regan, John Mulaney, Pete Holmes, and Lewis Black. Carl recounts meeting Lewis Black at age 14 and getting a characteristically blunt response. The episode concludes with plans for future interviews where they'll cover their origin stories and do a deep dive into comedy fandom.

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Two comics talk about protecting strong jokes, accepting praise and the nerve it takes to face a crowd.

Richard and a fellow comic talk about the value of a strong joke and why a headlining bit is worth keeping off the open internet. Their discussion of praise gets more personal.

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You've wondered why a comic would keep a headlining joke off the internet. Here, two comics talk about jokes as their fuel and what happens when they step onstage.

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