Protect Our Parks 8

Who is Protect Our Parks 8?

Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir are stand-up comics, writers, and podcasters. Shane is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker. His special, "Shane Gillis: Live in Austin," is available via YouTube, and season two of "Gilly and Keeves," his sketch comedy series with John McKeever, is available now at www.gillyandkeeves.tv.www.shanemgillis.comMark is the co-host of the podcasts "Tuesdays with Stories" with Joe List and "We Might Be Drunk" with Sam Morril. His latest special, "Mark Normand: Out to Lunch," is available via YouTube. Buy tickets for Mark's new tour ‘Ya Don’t Say’ on his website.www.marknormandcomedy.comAri is the host of "The Skeptic Tank" and "You Be Trippin'" podcasts. His latest special, "Ari Shaffir: Jew," is available now via YouTube.www.arishaffir.com

Topics and Timestamps

• 01Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir discuss their comedy careers and podcast experiences
• 02The comedians talk about the state of stand-up comedy and performing in different venues
• 03Discussion touches on comedy specials, streaming platforms, and how comedians monetize their work
• 04The group shares stories about touring and the comedy circuit
• 05They discuss the challenges and rewards of podcast hosting alongside comedy careers
• 06Conversation covers personal experiences with fame, social media, and public perception in comedy
• ▶Shane discusses Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast success0:15:30
• ▶Mark talks about Tuesdays with Stories and building podcast audience0:35:45
• ▶Comedy special economics and streaming platform discussion0:52:20
• ▶Stories from touring and performing in different venues1:10:15
• ▶Discussion of how social media changed comedy landscape1:28:40

The Show

JRE 1991 brings together three of the funniest and most authentic voices in comedy: Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir. This episode is pure comedy talk, with three guys who genuinely love what they do breaking down their experiences in the industry.

Shane, known for his work on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and his sketch series Gilly and Keeves, is operating at peak form here. The guys dive into what it takes to build a following as a comic in the modern era, where social media clout can make or break someone before they even hit a stage. They discuss how different it is now compared to ten or fifteen years ago, when comedians could just grind it out in clubs without worrying about their Twitter mentions or TikTok presence.

Mark and Shane have a great dynamic going, and you can tell they've been around each other enough to riff naturally. Mark's podcast Tuesdays with Stories with Joe List has built a real audience, and he talks about how that show changed his career trajectory. The guys explore the weird economics of podcasting, where you can build an audience but monetization remains tricky unless you're at a certain level.

Ari brings his unique perspective to the conversation, having been around comedy longer than the others and seen major shifts in how the business operates. They talk about streaming specials, YouTube, and how comedians now have more options than ever but also more pressure to constantly produce content across multiple platforms.

The conversation naturally flows into stories from the road, which is where the best comedy talk always happens. These are guys who genuinely respect each other's work and aren't afraid to call each other out or disagree. That's what makes it compelling. There's no manufactured drama, just real comedians talking about real problems in their industry.

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