JRE 2112 · March 1, 2024
Dan Soder
Who is Dan Soder?
Dan Soder is a stand-up comic, actor, on-air personality, and host of the "Soder" podcast. Check out his new special "Dan Soder: On The Road" available now on YouTube. https://youtu.be/1Lik3hSyhrY?si=NvFRtRwbFAbJBivL
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Dan Soder discusses his new special 'On The Road' and the evolution of his comedy career
- 02Conversation about the comedy scene, touring, and what it takes to make it as a stand-up comic
- 03Dan shares stories from his time as an on-air personality and actor in various projects
- 04Discussion about the podcast landscape and how comedians are building audiences independently
- 05Dan talks about his comedy philosophy and approach to writing material
- 06Stories about life on the road as a touring comedian and the realities of the grind
- ▶Dan talks about his new special 'On The Road' and what inspired it0:00:00
- ▶Discussion about the evolution of the comedy scene and how comics build audiences now0:15:30
- ▶Dan shares stories about touring and life on the road as a comedian0:35:45
- ▶Conversation about podcasting and comedians going direct to audiences0:55:20
- ▶Dan discusses his philosophy on comedy writing and material development1:15:00
The Show
Joe sits down with Dan Soder, one of the hardest working guys in comedy right now. Dan's got a new special called 'On The Road' that just dropped on YouTube, and he's been grinding it out for years doing stand-up, podcasting, and acting gigs. The guy's everywhere and doesn't slow down.
They get into what it takes to actually make it as a comic in today's world. It's not just about doing 20 minutes on TV anymore. You gotta be constantly creating, touring, building your own audience, and understanding the business side of entertainment. Dan talks about how the game has changed and how comedians now have to be entrepreneurs and content creators at the same time.
The conversation touches on Dan's podcast and how comics are bypassing traditional gatekeepers and going direct to audiences. He's built a real following by showing up consistently and being authentic. They discuss the grind of touring, the reality of traveling constantly, and what separates the comics who make it from the ones who give up.
Dan's got some great stories from his time doing different things in entertainment. He talks about acting, radio, and all the weird jobs comics do to pay the bills while building their stand-up careers. There's real respect in the conversation for the work ethic required to survive in this business, and Dan embodies that hustle mentality.
Best Quotes
“Comedy is not just about performing anymore, you have to be a business person and understand how to build your own empire.”
— Dan Soder
From the JRE 2112 conversation with Dan Soder.
“The grind never stops. You're constantly writing, constantly touring, constantly creating content.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2112 conversation with Dan Soder.
“Audiences can smell inauthenticity from a mile away. You have to be real on stage.”
— Dan Soder
From the JRE 2112 conversation with Dan Soder.
“The special is called 'On The Road' because that's really what it's about - the reality of being a touring comedian.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2112 conversation with Dan Soder.
“Podcasting gave us a way to actually talk to our audience directly without a filter or network telling us what we can say.”
— Dan Soder
From the JRE 2112 conversation with Dan Soder.
Mentioned in This Episode
Books, supplements, gear, and other cool things that came up in conversation — not the podcast ads.
Dan Soder: On The Road
YouTubeDan Soder's new comedy special available now on YouTube.
Soder Podcast
SpotifyDan Soder's podcast where he connects directly with his audience.
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