I can think to it but if Im writing or trying to work on something really specific, just silence. He said, Oh, hes gonna be really big, along those lines is what he said. I didnt think about that. I dont know. That third spot is hard. A lot of mothers of my friends also, their sons and daughters are on them about drinking more water. It worked in any place that I went. Tim Ferriss: To achieve that state of zero fear, Im sure repetition has a lot to do with it but lets say before your special, the first special, what did you say to yourself before getting on stage? I met Josh and Alex, who work at his company. The HFPA have chosen comedian Jerrod Carmichael to host the 2023 Golden Globes. I sold a lot of I think I deserved more. I will say a lot of times Ill be able to say a joke the first time and its kind of a finished product. It may be a thing he may have said to me. About. I would rather be that guy than just what, youre going to just hang out? Let me call you back.. You know what I mean? You just kind of know. Im happy you all are here. I was in North Carolina. Jerrod Carmichael: Listen to yourself. Why am I here on the stage with you guys tonight? Jerrod Carmichael: No. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO to star in his second solo stand-up special. Tim Ferriss: What are some of the best decisions that you made in the first few years of your career? It doesnt sound this way but is it because you were maybe unpopular in school so you spent a lot of time alone? Tim Ferriss: Explain that. Jerrod Carmichael: I dont want to be wrong. [13][14][15][16][17] He also served as an executive producer for the Fox sitcom Rel (20182019) and directed Drew Michael's stand-up comedy special Drew Michael in 2018 which was acclaimed for its unusual style. Tim Ferriss: I dont know if youre much of a gift giver but do you give books or anything else to people as gifts? I have to use bad grammar with this: you aint gotta do nothing. I was just wearing the same thing; it was perfect. Tim Ferriss: How did you choose The Sellout? Atheist friends got that book. Tim Ferriss: Thats part of the reason why I insisted my friend Mike watch your stuff. Tim Ferriss: Alright. Jerrod Carmichael: Its healthy. Jerrod Carmichael: Dont deny the experience. Carmichael's opening, seven-minute monologue was the closest the Globes got to the mood the stand-up seemed to want to establish. I mean, what is that? That one I remember just being in the back, and I remember there being a few too many people in the green room. I was asking questions about folks and he pointed to yours, because I mentioned how Id watched Neighbors and enjoyed your particular role in that movie. Or is it all over the place? Jerrod Carmichael: And theyre screaming on a balcony, and it looks like its going to end horribly. And I said to Avery, I said, Avery, they asked me to host the Golden Globes. And I said, What should I do?, And she said, Ooh, bookie, Im so proud of you! I literally was like driving around repeating sentences from the book just over and over. Come on, man. It has been selected for "Best of Apple Podcasts" three times, it is often the #1 interview podcast across all of Apple Podcasts, and it's been ranked #1 out of 400,000+ podcasts on many occasions. Ill catch everyone in the room up. I just walked around in the rain for like two hours and listened to Marvin Gaye. So I was in the right space by the second show. Lisa was saying were going to go dancing, and I was like, really? Theyre gonna fire the first one? There are great scenes around the country; Chicago, Atlanta, and San Francisco have an amazing comedy scene. Was drinking tea and I got a phone call from my man Stephen Hill. Like just record some songs in a nice basement, release it under an alias; that type of stuff. No one is authorized to copy any portion of the podcast content or use Tim Ferriss name, image or likeness for any commercial purpose or use, including without limitation inclusion in any books, e-books, book summaries or synopses, or on a commercial website or social media site (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Tim Ferriss: Im going to try and I recommend people try the face at the top of the well exercise. Jerrod Carmichael: Open mike at the Comedy Store. Well, hopefully youll be in love with the comedy for a very long time to come. I love it. I took this job assuming they hadnt changed at all. Jerrod Carmichael: 8 Comic/writer/actor Jerrod Carmichael stars in his second solo HBO stand-up special, taped in the round at the Masonic Hall in NYC. Why am I here on the stage with you guys tonight? But as far as just making you feel good; clothing can make someone feel good but focus on work. They havent had a Black host in 79 years. Jerrod Carmichael: Yeah, Im around. In this lovely setting, I wish you could see it. I think I ignore more things than a lot of comedians. Like busy people arent just around and telling you what you gotta do next. Jerrod Carmichael: Its a certain amount of comfort on stage. And for that first special, I remember I got a lot of flak especially from older comics; hes checking his notes on HBO? Tim Ferriss: What separates a good working comedian from a great comedian? Transcripts may contain a few typoswith some episodes lasting 2+ hours, its difficult to catch some minor errors. Because, one, its a great opportunity, thank you for the call, but Im only being asked to host this, I know, because Im Black., And Stephen said, Let me stop you right there, Jerrod., He said, You are being asked to host this show because you are talented. I think having an appreciation for it helps, too. Because I remember very, very specifically the first time I was introduced to you. The closest I came to a Plan B was that I was in LA for a little bit and I have an aunt in New York where I was like if it doesnt work for some reason here and Im just homeless, Ill go stay with her. For people listening who say yes, I want to learn more about this, is there some recommendation, or an exercise, or an action step, or something I should do more of or less of? Oh, man. But its not why Im here. Jerrod Carmichael: I wanted it invasive, I wanted it emotionally honest. Dr. Seuss has a great quote: The people who dont mind dont matter, and the people who matter dont mind.. Heres how they made their way back for Tuesdays telecast. [2] Jerrod Carmichael grew up poor, which is a frequent topic in his stand-up comedy. Jerrod Carmichael: That was the first time anyone had taped anything in there. Dramatic Competition, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 23:11. Jerrod Carmichael: Because I dont want to start my day with bullshit. Thats a really visual exercise for me, which helps, too; Im just very visually hardwired. Tim Ferriss: Whats your position on writers block? Jerrod Carmichael: Maintain a certain amount of exclusivity for yourself. Jerrod Carmichael: Not even feedback but the competition type of thing. Tim Ferriss: It makes me think of a guest I had on some time ago, Shay Carl who is a huge YouTube celebrity; he has I think close to 3 billion views now. Actually I do want to talk about it when were recording. Jerrod Carmichael: Yeah, he was on the road a lot. At all. Jerrod Carmichael: I was outside a movie theater and I was doing it and everyone was glowing. After coming onstage without a microphone, he settled the. I mean youre up, you jump into some rehearsals or something. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael returns to HBO to star in his second solo stand-up special. Tim Ferriss: Sorry to interrupt but I just thought maybe theres a big difference between having habit and routine for training, but then performing, you want to be able to do well in different environments. And he said t o me, the important thing and Im paraphrasing but he said you want to keep the generating of ideas and the editing of ideas separate. Oh, thats a good one. Tim Ferriss: Maybe its not a fine line but Im sure people think about this; how do you establish a unique style yourself without getting pigeon holed? Be alone. Tim Ferriss: I think you probably didnt expect me to bring that up in the podcast but I had to. They were excited. The Tim Ferriss Show is one of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than 900 million downloads. Did you look at the people you met and say alright, this guy talks about too much trivial bullshit; Im just going to have to spend less time with this person? Focus on exactly what youre putting out. Do you have any parting thoughts, comments, requests of the people listening? Jerrod Carmichael: But on the 35th time, smile more. Tim Ferriss: This is a very exciting location. Tim Ferriss: There is a lot happening right now. Jerrod Carmichael: It changes to something else, yeah. Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development, will feature a series of high-level sessions focused on the key priorities for sustainable development ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in the UAE from November 30-December 12. 2021 8 7.5 TV Special Producer 2017 The Carmichael Show 7.7 Tim Ferriss: If you had to give, say, a TED Talk for something youre not known for, so it cant be comedy, cant be television, cant be writing; what topic would you choose? Tim Ferriss: Yeah, theres a lot of excitement here. One of my friends, Mike, I immediately sent him a text and I said, You have to watch this stand-up immediately, No. Cancel anytime. Youre trying to figure it out but nobody knows what theyre doing. The word invasive is written down. I wont say they were a racist organization, but they didnt have a single Black member until George Floyd died, Carmichael said bluntly to scattered, nervous laughter. So this guy is going nowhere as up, as far as I can tell. The first call of my day is really important so sometimes Ill talk to my sister first, like if my moms too busy for me or something. Its very literal. But I want to start it in a very peaceful place, and then yell about marketing for an hour. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. I know style numbers, I know what department it is. I like the rhythm. The comedian is also a writer, producer and actor and created his own show, The Carmichael Show. So please enjoy my conversation, as wide ranging as it is, with Jerrod Carmichael. I like to know. If you see something, say something but Im saying something. I said, Is the Evan in your standup special Evan Goldberg?. I like certain clothes. She has written about a wide range of topics including TV ratings, casting and development, video games and AAPI representation. To listen to any of the past episodes for free, check out this page. Certain nights, you can kind of catch up but Ill read until 4 or 5 in the morning. We didnt have a lot of money but it was great. Hes never taken me dancing. Jerrod Carmichael: It really helped. Im going to sneak it into the show notes for people interested. If you focus on the work, I think thats all it is. He never sits during meetings. Tim Ferriss: People were reinforcing that. Documentary is written down, so I wanted it to be a documentary. Tim Ferriss:And if you want to sound like a substitute teacher, Ill just sound like a fortune cookie or the back page of a newspaper thats full of quotes. Taped in the round, and in front of an enthusiastic crowd in the historic Masonic Hall in New York City, this one-hour show features the affable and unassuming Carmichael offering up his sharp, subversive take on a range . He had seen me, and he and Nick Solar and Seth would all be involved in hiring me. So this guy. Jerrod Carmichael: Im around, man. Read about more highlights of the 2023 Golden Globe Awards here, and read Carmichaels full remarks below: Welcome to the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards. And you can pick any world that youre involved with. Jerrod Carmichael: Yeah, like avoid a disaster. If you settle down a little bit, Ill tell you whats been going on. Theyve found a way to let that come out in an artful way, like through their work or their art and their careers. But what I mean is anything that directs you away from you, ignore it. Jerrod Carmichael: An insane amount of helicopters. The most unique thing you can do is be yourself. Try the bolognaise at John & Vinnys. Jerrod Carmichael: I want to figure it out. But I recommend everybody check it out. Its incredible just watching Evan. CNN Jerrod Carmichael had a pitch for Tom Cruise and Church of Scientology in one of his Golden Globes jokes. This was HBO, you know? Ill see you guys. We dig into all of it and we also discuss dangerous comedy and much, much more. I remember writing it. Im unfireable., And it came back again, a third time. Its so many lines. The next youre being asked to be the Black face of an embattled white organization. Or I can find the title. Burnham also directed Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel, and received an Emmy nod for his efforts. He has incredible energy. I originally met Jerrod in an indirect way through Seth and Evan, Goldberg, more specifically, both of whom have been on the podcast before. We dont get caught up in things that dont matter tomorrow. I did a show and I told her, youve got to do standup again. Directors --- Genres Comedy, Arts, Entertainment, and Culture Subtitles None available This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Add to Watchlist Like if the comedy doesnt work out, or Im going to give myself six months, or any type of thinking along those lines? Its really fun. This is awesome, man. Tim Ferriss: Hard to be more [inaudible] . Tim Ferriss: That sounds amazing. That and the bolognaise at John & Vinnys are the two most impactful. And if something is off, if its just not right, then somethings going to go wrong. Jerrod Carmichael: Thats a good question. But also you mentioned something earlier, which was the people who matter dont mind. It is arguably the funniest stand-up special Ive seen in many, many years, and its the reason I initially reached out to have Jerrod on the podcast. See Jerrod Carmichael full list of movies and tv shows from their career. I was just doing a soliloquy up there; it wasnt comedy. Hes the Tupac of comedy; every list. Carmichael hosted the 80th Golden Globe Awards. I had this guy Argus Hamilton, just like this legend of the Comedy Store and of the same It just felt kind of like a Saturday and were doing spots, and I wanted to just capture it; me working on material. Thats just bad grammar. This site is anAmazon Associateand purchases through Amazon links may earn an affiliate commission. "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel," which was directed by comedian Bo Burnham, was lauded for its brutally honest, yet extremely funny, personal account. What types of things do you shift your focus to when youre trying to let go? tart your morning with some comedy and light entertainment news as we cover Dave Chappelle, Joe Rogan, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ricky Gervais, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Marc Maron, Theo Von, Bert Kreischer, and all your favorite comedians, Plus late-night show [15] (Thanks to Brian Oberkirch for the inspiration.). Focus on the content. Im unfireable.. So did that come about because of the scene in Neighbors? So I think it is just like if youre in tune, things come out a little bit easier. I bet Black informants for the FBI in the 60s, their families were still proud of them. I think about that because I think everything should have some type of intention behind it. Oh, that was fun. How much are they paying you? And I said, $500,000. 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