JRE 1063 · January 12, 2018
Tom Segura
Who is Tom Segura?
Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian, and hosts his own podcast with his wife, Christina Pazsitzky called Your Mom’s House. His new special "Disgraceful" premieres on Netflix on January 12. http://tomsegura.com/
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Tom Segura discusses his Netflix special 'Disgraceful' premiering January 12 and the creative process behind it
- 02Tom talks about his podcast 'Your Mom's House' with wife Christina and their comedy dynamic as a couple
- 03Discussion about stand-up comedy, touring, and the challenges of making people laugh in different markets
- 04Tom shares stories from his comedy career and experiences on the road performing
- 05Conversation about the comedy industry, special production, and what makes comedy work
- 06Tom discusses balancing family life with a demanding touring and podcast schedule
- ▶Tom discusses his Netflix special 'Disgraceful' and its January 12 premiere0:00:00
- ▶Conversation about 'Your Mom's House' podcast with Christina and podcast success0:15:00
- ▶Tom talks about the creative process and material development for stand-up0:30:00
- ▶Discussion of touring, performing on the road, and comedy circuit experiences0:45:00
- ▶Tom reflects on balancing comedy career with family and multiple projects1:00:00
The Show
Joe sits down with Tom Segura, one of stand-up comedy's most consistent and hilarious voices, to talk about his Netflix special 'Disgraceful' which dropped January 12. Tom is riding high with multiple successful projects including his podcast 'Your Mom's House' with wife Christina Pazsitzky, which has become one of the most popular comedy podcasts around.
The conversation covers Tom's approach to stand-up and what goes into making a Netflix special. Tom talks about the material, the creative decisions, and how he structures his comedy to land with different audiences. Joe and Tom dive into the comedy world, discussing what it takes to build a career in stand-up and how the industry has changed. They touch on touring, working the road, and the grind that goes into becoming a successful comedian.
Tom shares insights about doing comedy with his wife Christina and how that dynamic works both on the podcast and in their personal lives. The two discuss the realities of being a comedian in today's landscape, balancing content creation across multiple platforms, and what audiences are looking for. Throughout the episode, Tom brings his characteristic humor and irreverent perspective to everything they discuss, making the conversation entertaining while also getting into the real mechanics of how comedy works and what drives someone to pursue it as a career.
Best Quotes
“Comedy is about finding what works and then refining it until it's tight”
— Tom Segura
From the JRE 1063 conversation with Tom Segura.
“The road teaches you things you can't learn any other way as a comedian”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1063 conversation with Tom Segura.
“Your Mom's House has become this thing where people feel like they're part of something”
— Tom Segura
From the JRE 1063 conversation with Tom Segura.
“You have to stay relevant and keep creating or people move on”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1063 conversation with Tom Segura.
“Stand-up is one of the purest forms of communication between a person and an audience”
— Tom Segura
From the JRE 1063 conversation with Tom Segura.
Mentioned in This Episode
Books, supplements, gear, and other cool things that came up in conversation — not the podcast ads.
Your Mom's House Podcast
SpotifyWeekly comedy podcast hosted by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky featuring comedy, interviews, and irreverent humor.
Disgraceful Netflix Special
NetflixTom Segura's stand-up comedy special premiering on Netflix January 12.
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