JRE 1685 · June 27, 2024

Shane Gillis

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Who is Shane Gillis?

Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, radio personality, and co-host with Matt McKusker of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast." Also look for "Gilly and Keeves" sketches on YouTube, a new sketch show created by John McKeever and Shane Gillis.

Topics and Timestamps

01Shane discusses his comedy career trajectory and the evolution of his comedic style over the years
02Conversation about the sketch comedy world and the creation of 'Gilly and Keeves' with John McKeever
03Shane talks about his experience as a radio personality and co-hosting 'Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast'
04Discussion of stand-up comedy, performing live, and connecting with audiences
05Shane reflects on the comedy landscape and working with other comedians
06Insights into the creative process behind sketch comedy and podcast production
▶Shane discusses his comedy career and journey in stand-up0:00:00
▶Conversation about creating and working on Gilly and Keeves sketches0:15:00
▶Shane talks about Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and podcasting as a platform0:30:00
▶Discussion of the modern comedy landscape and how comedians build audiences today0:45:00
▶Shane and Joe riff on creative process and what drives comedians1:00:00

The Show

Joe sits down with Shane Gillis, one of the most prolific comedians working today. Shane has been grinding it out in the comedy world for years, and by this point in his career, he's built a solid following through multiple avenues. His main projects include co-hosting Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McKusker, which has become a staple for comedy fans who want unfiltered conversations. Beyond that, there's the sketch comedy work with Gilly and Keeves, a YouTube sketch show he created with John McKeever that showcases both of their comedic sensibilities.

The conversation touches on Shane's approach to stand-up comedy and how he's developed his voice over the years. He's one of those guys who's constantly working, constantly creating, whether it's on stage, on the podcast, or in sketch format. The comedy world has been pretty good to Shane because he's put in the work and he's stayed relevant by doing things his way rather than chasing trends.

Shane and Joe dive into what it takes to be successful in comedy today. The landscape has shifted significantly with podcasts becoming such a major platform for comedians. Where guys used to rely purely on getting late-night TV spots or touring, now you can build an entire career around a podcast and sketch content. Shane's leveraged multiple platforms effectively, which speaks to his understanding of how to reach audiences in 2021 and beyond.

Throughout the episode, there's genuine chemistry between Shane and Joe. They riff on comedy, the creative process, and what drives a comedian to keep pushing. Shane comes across as someone who genuinely loves making people laugh and isn't chasing clout or trying to be something he's not. He's just a hardworking comic who's figured out how to make content in multiple formats and build a sustainable career doing it.