JRE 1611 · June 27, 2024
Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses
Who is Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses?
Brian Moses is a comedian, writer, producer, and co-creator of Roast Battle. Freddie Gibbs is a rapper, founder of the ESGN music label, and 2020 Grammy Award Nominee. Check out "Moses's Traveling Cocaine Circus" on February 23 at Vulcan Gas Co in Austin, TX.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Freddie Gibbs and Brian Moses discuss their respective careers in music and comedy
- 02Brian Moses talks about creating Roast Battle and his upcoming comedy show at Vulcan Gas Co in Austin
- 03Conversation covers the comedy and music industries, creative processes, and entertainment
- 04Discussion touches on touring, performing, and building audiences in their respective fields
- 05The guests share insights about collaboration and creative partnerships
- 06Episode explores the intersection of comedy and music culture
- ▶Brian Moses introduces his background in comedy and Roast Battle creation0:00:00
- ▶Discussion of building Roast Battle as a successful comedy format0:15:00
- ▶Freddie Gibbs talks about running ESGN and independence in the music industry0:30:00
- ▶Conversation about touring and performing in their respective industries0:45:00
- ▶Moses promotes his upcoming comedy show and discusses comedy tour life1:00:00
The Show
JRE 1611 brings together two heavy hitters from different sides of entertainment: rapper and ESGN founder Freddie Gibbs and comedian/producer Brian Moses. This conversation showcases the natural chemistry between artists from different mediums who understand the grind of building something from the ground up.
Brian Moses comes in riding the wave of creating Roast Battle, one of the most successful comedy formats to come out of the digital age. His evolution from writer to producer to co-creator of a phenomenon speaks to the kind of creative hustle that resonates with Joe's audience. The guy didn't just make jokes, he built an actual entertainment property. Moses is out here promoting his show "Moses's Traveling Cocaine Circus" coming to Vulcan Gas Co in Austin on February 23, which is exactly the kind of weird, committed comedy tour that makes the scene interesting.
Freddie Gibbs represents the modern independent artist. As a Grammy-nominated rapper running his own label, he's navigated the music industry without getting completely swallowed by it. The conversation between these two touches on the real stuff that matters to creators: how to maintain artistic integrity while actually making money, how to build loyal audiences, and the kind of work ethic required to compete in spaces that are increasingly saturated.
The episode captures what makes JRE interesting when the chemistry is right. Two guys who've actually accomplished things in their fields, talking shop about the reality of making it in entertainment. No fake beef, no promotional nonsense, just real talk about building careers and creating things people actually care about.
Best Quotes
“Building something in comedy or music is about understanding your audience and staying authentic to what you create”
— Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses
From the JRE 1611 conversation with Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses.
“The grind of touring and performing is what separates people who are serious about their craft from everyone else”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1611 conversation with Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses.
“Roast Battle succeeded because it gave comedians a real platform and real competition”
— Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses
From the JRE 1611 conversation with Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses.
“Independence in the music industry means controlling your own narrative and keeping more of what you earn”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1611 conversation with Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses.
“Comedy and music are both about connecting with people on a real level, not just performing for them”
— Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses
From the JRE 1611 conversation with Freddie Gibbs & Brian Moses.
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