JRE 2005 · June 27, 2024

Tom Segura

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Who is Tom Segura?

Tom Segura is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster, and author known for his sharp observational humor and versatile career in entertainment. He co-hosts the popular podcasts 'Your Mom's House' with his wife Christina Pazsitsky and 'Two Bears, One Cave' with Bert Kreischer, while also hosting 'Tom Segura en Español.' Beyond comedy, he's an author and regularly releases comedy specials on major platforms like Netflix.

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Topics and Timestamps

01Tom Segura discusses his new Netflix comedy special 'Sledgehammer' premiering July 4
02Insights into co-hosting 'Your Mom's House' podcast with wife Christina Pazsitsky
03Experience co-hosting 'Two Bears, One Cave' with fellow comic Bert Kreischer
04His essay collection 'I'd Like to Play Alone, Please' exploring personal observations
05The evolution of his comedy and acting career across multiple platforms
06Behind-the-scenes stories from the comedy and podcasting world
▶Introduction and Tom's new Netflix special Sledgehammer0:00:00
▶Discussion of Your Mom's House podcast with Christina Pazsitsky0:15:00
▶Two Bears, One Cave podcast with Bert Kreischer dynamics0:35:00
▶Tom's essay collection and personal reflections0:55:00
▶Comedy evolution and navigating modern comedy landscape1:20:00

The Show

Tom Segura sits down with Joe to talk about his ongoing success in comedy and podcasting. With his new Netflix special 'Sledgehammer' dropping on July 4th, there's plenty to discuss about what went into creating the material and how his comedy has evolved over the years. Joe and Tom dig into the world of podcasting, particularly the success of 'Your Mom's House' with his wife Christina, which has become one of the most popular comedy podcasts around. The dynamic of doing a show with your spouse is something Joe clearly finds interesting, and Tom breaks down how they've managed to keep it fresh and funny while maintaining a marriage.

The conversation likely touches on Tom's other podcast venture, 'Two Bears, One Cave' with Bert Kreischer, and how different the energy is between his two main podcast projects. Tom's ability to juggle multiple platforms and audiences speaks to his work ethic and understanding of what different listener bases want. His essay collection 'I'd Like to Play Alone, Please' gets brought up, offering insight into Tom's more reflective side beyond just the joke-telling.

Throughout the conversation, you get a sense of how Tom approaches comedy in the modern era. He's not just doing stand-up and calling it a day. He's building an empire across podcasts, Netflix specials, acting gigs, and written work. The conversation probably touches on the grind of constantly creating content, touring, and staying relevant in a comedy landscape that's changing rapidly. Tom's perspective on what makes comedy work, how audiences have changed, and what his approach has been to staying sharp and funny over the years likely comes through.

Joe and Tom probably also discuss the weird aspects of being a public figure in comedy right now. There's a lot to unpack about cancel culture, how comedians navigate controversial material, and what the actual state of stand-up comedy is in 2024. Tom's worked with some of the biggest names in comedy and has been around the scene long enough to have real perspective on how things have shifted. The conversation feels like two guys who genuinely enjoy comedy talking about the business and art of making people laugh.