Podcast Summary
Importance of being prepared: Stay organized and ready for any situation, be it international espionage or everyday life. Check out FX's The Veil on Hulu and Manscaped for tools to help you out.
This episode of Whiskey Ginger, brought to you by FX's The Veil and Manscaped, discusses the importance of keeping things in order and being prepared. FX's The Veil is an international spy thriller about two women and their dangerous game of truth and lies. Manscaped, on the other hand, offers tools for men to keep their personal grooming in check and avoid any unwanted accidents. The hosts, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, and Black Dog, also share their preferences for whiskey and their unique styles. The episode starts with a comedic skit about Bobby's habit of kissing people, which leads to a discussion about European vs. American customs. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of being prepared, whether it's for international espionage or everyday life. So, whether you're getting ready for a mission or just maintaining your personal grooming, remember to keep things in order and be ready for anything. And don't forget to check out FX's The Veil on Hulu and Manscaped for all your grooming needs!
Black Thought and Bobby Lee explore stand-up comedy: Two hosts with comedic talent naturally expand into stand-up comedy, leveraging their existing involvement and organic growth.
Black Thought and Bobby Lee, two of the host's favorite people, have expanded their creative horizons by venturing into stand-up comedy. Their entry into this field, which they've been surrounded by due to their involvement with The Tonight Show and The Roots, came organically. Both comedians have a natural knack for humor, with Black Thought joking about his experiences and Bobby's life serving as material. Mark, another member of The Roots, is also considered funny, but Black Thought considers himself the funniest member. The organic growth of their involvement in comedy and their existing talent have led them to successfully enter this new realm.
Understanding Diverse Backgrounds and Experiences: Black Thought emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and appreciating diverse backgrounds and experiences to avoid misunderstandings and promote meaningful connections.
Black Thought, a member of the popular hip hop group The Roots, recognizes the importance of educating his audience but struggles with connecting with those who lack a deep understanding of his background and musical influences. During a conversation, he expressed frustration over being misunderstood and interrupted, and mentioned his desire to do a stand-up comedy special but kept it separate from his work with The Roots. Black Thought grew up in a predominantly white area and acknowledged the disconnect between his experiences and those of his predominantly white audience. He also shared his connection to hip hop music, which dates back to the 1980s, and apologized for any awkward moments during the interview. The episode, titled "Black Thought, Yellow Thought Go to War," emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exploring Hip Hop Through Family Connections: The speaker shares how his brother's love for hip hop introduced him to the genre, emphasizes the importance of human connection in interviews, and promotes ButcherBox.
The speaker's brother, Steve, is a hip hop artist, and the speaker was introduced to the genre through him despite growing up liking punk rock. The speaker expresses frustration with the interviewer's interruptions and touches on their past interactions. The speaker also promotes ButcherBox, a service for delivering high-quality meat to one's doorstep. The conversation touches on various hip hop artists and albums that influenced the speaker, including The Roots and De La Soul. The speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting personal space and human connection during interviews.
Discussing Boundaries and Inappropriate Behavior: Respect each other's boundaries and avoid behavior that could be perceived as disrespectful or incestuous. Consider the impact of words and actions on others, especially in a professional setting.
The conversation between the two individuals involved a discussion about boundaries and inappropriate behavior. They expressed discomfort and unease towards each other's actions, with one party feeling violated and the other not fully understanding the implications. The conversation also touched on topics such as power dynamics, physical violence, and sexual harassment. Ultimately, the individuals acknowledged the importance of respecting each other's boundaries and avoiding behavior that could be perceived as incestuous or disrespectful. The conversation also highlighted the importance of considering the impact of one's words and actions on others, especially in a professional setting. The individuals ended the conversation by expressing their apologies and a desire to move forward with a better understanding of each other's perspectives.
Experiencing failure on stage: Even successful artists like Questlove face failure and self-doubt, but the ability to embrace it and continue creating is crucial for artistic growth.
Even successful artists like Questlove have moments of failure and self-doubt. During a tribute performance for Jay Z, Questlove experienced a teleprompter malfunction, leaving him unable to remember his lines. Surrounded by his team, he was unable to hear their cues and ultimately bombed on stage. Despite this experience, he continues to find joy in the subtle nuances of his craft and strives to touch on those moments in his work. This shared experience of bombing is not unique to Questlove, but rather a common thread among artists in various fields, including stand-up comedy. The ability to embrace failure and continue to create is a crucial aspect of artistic growth.
The Humbling Experience of Bombing on Stage: Even the most successful comedians have bombed on stage, but the key is to keep going and learn from the experience.
Performing stand-up comedy can be a humbling experience. Bobby Lee shared his story of bombing in front of 20,000 people in San Jose, an experience that left him feeling terrible and questioning his abilities. He described the feeling of watching himself bomb on stage and the fear of never recovering. However, he emphasized the importance of persevering and trying again, even if that meant switching the lineup and following a more experienced comedian. Bobby's experience highlights the vulnerability and risk that comes with being a comedian, but also the potential for redemption and growth. It's a reminder that even the most successful comedians have bombed on stage at some point, and that the key is to keep going and learn from the experience.
Cultural misunderstandings impacting performance success: Understanding and respecting cultural differences is crucial for effective engagement and entertainment of diverse audiences.
Cultural misunderstandings and expectations can significantly impact the success of a performance or interaction. The comedians in this story were not prepared for the demographic of their audience at a gig in Las Vegas for Jim Beam, who had been bought out by a Japanese company. They assumed they would be performing for "good old boys," but instead found themselves in front of a room full of Japanese businessmen who barely spoke English and were more interested in their dinner than the show. The comedians tried to adapt, but struggled to connect and received little response. However, Alonzo Boden, another comedian, broke through by being honest and authentic with the audience, which resonated and resulted in a successful performance. This experience highlights the importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences to effectively engage and entertain diverse audiences.
Entertainment industry: Ups and downs of corporate gigs: Despite the unpredictability of corporate gigs, adapting and moving on is crucial in the entertainment industry.
The entertainment industry, whether it's music or comedy, can come with its fair share of ups and downs. Bombing on stage can be a terrifying experience, especially when it comes to corporate gigs. However, a well-timed joke or the right crowd can turn things around. The music world, much like comedy, has its own unique challenges. Some artists love corporate gigs, while others dread them. Regardless, exiting a gig can be an adventure in itself. And sometimes, unintended consequences, like using a mint mouth spray that's actually hand sanitizer, can lead to unexpected outcomes. Ultimately, the industry is filled with moments of regret and redemption, and the ability to adapt and move on is key.
Disagreement over Bobby's suicide and the speaker's past actions: The speaker reflects on past actions, disagrees with some reactions to Bobby's suicide, and seeks to bridge the gap between blacks and Koreans.
The conversation revolves around a tragic event where Bobby took his own life, and the speaker expresses disagreement with the way some people are reacting to it. The speaker also reflects on his reputation and past actions, acknowledging that he has crossed lines for comedy. The conversation then shifts to discussing the complex relationship between blacks and Koreans, and the speaker expresses a desire to bridge the gap. Despite the speaker's past actions and the tragic event, he has been making progress in recent years and striving to function better in society. The conversation ends with a reference to Chris Tucker's role in bringing people together. Overall, the conversation touches on themes of tragedy, comedy, reputation, and interracial relationships.
Comedians and their Relationships with Mics: Comedians prioritize hygiene to avoid health issues from shared mics. Some comedians, like Bobby Kelly, have unique sleep habits that can impact their mic usage.
Comedians have unique relationships with their microphones, some treating them with care while others, not so much. Bonnie McFarlane shared a story about finding a chunk of blood in a mic she was using, which made her realize it wasn't hers. The bacteria on the mic can cause health issues, and comedians have learned to avoid using others' mics or even their own if they've been misused. Bobby Kelly, on the other hand, admitted to his lack of immune system due to his excessive sleeping habits, which often kept him up late at night, leading him to develop a dependence on masturbation to fall asleep. The discussion also touched upon the idea of building up immunity to certain things, like poisons or in this case, mics, through frequent exposure.
Comedy codes of honor and marshmallow experiment: In the past, comedians followed a code of honor regarding relationships with fans, but this practice no longer exists. The marshmallow experiment is a psychology test measuring self-control and delayed gratification.
During the comedy scene in the nineties, there was a code of honor among comedians regarding relationships with groupies or fans while traveling together. Comedians would divide women into categories and stick to their own level to avoid stepping on each other's toes. This was to ensure that everyone had a fair chance with women and prevent any conflicts. However, this code of honor no longer exists in the current comedy scene. Another interesting point from the conversation was the mention of the marshmallow experiment in psychology, which tests a child's ability to resist temptation by placing a marshmallow in front of them and asking them to wait before eating it. This experiment is used to measure self-control and delayed gratification. Furthermore, the conversation touched upon the topic of height and how it affects one's perception in society. One of the comedians mentioned that he is 5'1.5" but appears taller when wearing shoes, and he gets offended when people make jokes about his height. Overall, the conversation covered various topics ranging from comedy codes of honor, psychology experiments, and the impact of height on perception.
Bobby's self-consciousness about his black eye and feeling overlooked: Despite feeling self-conscious and overlooked, Bobby was reminded of the importance of audience support and appreciation, leading him to agree to collaborate on a podcast.
The conversation between Bobby and Jared Drew during a live show revealed Bobby's desire to collaborate on a podcast with Jared, but his concern about his black eye making him self-conscious. Bobby expressed his feeling of being overlooked by companies despite his long career in comedy, leading him to feel unappreciated and unwanted. The audience's enthusiasm and questions during the show reminded Bobby of the importance of his fanbase and the joy of performing live. Ultimately, Bobby decided to listen to his fans and agreed to do the podcast with Jared, acknowledging the power of audience support and appreciation.
Artists hold power over their creations and fan expectations: Artists can connect directly with audiences, fostering authenticity and mutual respect, while maintaining creative integrity on digital platforms.
Artists have the power to decide when and what they want to create and share with their audience, rather than feeling pressured to constantly produce new work based on fan expectations. This was discussed in the context of music and comedy, with the understanding that artistic integrity is important and fans are ultimately drawn to authenticity. The new age of self-expression through digital platforms allows artists to bypass traditional gatekeepers and connect directly with their audiences, fostering a stronger bond and mutual respect. The conversation also touched upon the benefits of putting out new material under an established brand, but emphasized the importance of staying true to one's creative vision.
Maintaining Friendships and Moving Past Conflicts: Friends who have had disagreements should respect each other and move past conflicts, as the value of the friendship is worth preserving.
Despite past conflicts and misunderstandings, the importance of respecting relationships and moving past disagreements was emphasized in the conversation. The speakers, who are friends, had a falling out but have since reconciled. One speaker, who was asked about a specific text message that caused the rift, chose not to share it out of respect for his friend. They acknowledged that they have had disagreements with other people and could reveal secrets, but chose not to during the interview. The conversation also touched on the admiration they have for each other's comedic talents and experiences they've had witnessing great comedy performances. Overall, the message conveyed was the value of maintaining friendships and moving past conflicts.
Unexpected Collaborations with Black Thought: Black Thought's spontaneous collaborations and passion for music led to an unexpected encounter with Bobby Lee, leaving him feeling humbled and grateful. Seizing opportunities and having fun with friends can bring joy and memorable experiences.
Black Thought, a renowned rapper, is known for his spontaneous collaborations and performances. He reached out to Bobby Lee, a comedian, just a week ago, inviting him to join him for an impromptu performance in New York City. Although Bobby Lee declined, the experience left him feeling humbled and grateful for the opportunity. The Brooklyn block party they had attended together was a memorable and phenomenal experience. The unexpected nature of these collaborations reflects Black Thought's passion for creating music and connecting with others in the moment. Overall, their interactions highlight the importance of seizing opportunities and the joy that comes from having fun with friends.
