Protect Our Parks 11

Who is Protect Our Parks 11?

Shane is the co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" with Matt McCusker and one half of the sketch comedy duo "Gilly and Keeves" with John McKeever. Watch his latest stand-up special, "Beautiful Dogs," on Netflix.

Topics and Timestamps

• 01Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir join Joe for a comedy-focused episode with three veteran stand-up comics
• 02The guests discuss their respective podcasts and comedy projects including Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and Tuesdays with Stories
• 03Conversation touches on the comedy scene, stand-up specials on Netflix, and the evolution of their careers
• 04The group explores various comedic perspectives and storytelling approaches from their different backgrounds
• 05Discussion includes insights into podcast hosting dynamics and what makes comedy work across different platforms
• 06The episode features the chemistry between three established comedians with different styles and audiences
• ▶Shane, Mark, and Ari discuss their podcasting experience and multiple shows0:00:00
• ▶Discussion of the differences between stand-up comedy and podcast comedy0:15:00
• ▶The guests share insights about their Netflix specials and the comedy release process0:30:00
• ▶Conversation about building audiences across different platforms and formats0:45:00
• ▶Discussion of the evolution of the comedy scene and what's working currently1:00:00

The Show

JRE 2122 brings together three of comedy's most respected podcasters and stand-up performers. Shane Gillis, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir bring their combined experience from multiple successful podcasts and Netflix specials to the conversation. This is the kind of episode that works because you've got people who genuinely know each other, have worked together in various capacities, and aren't afraid to go in different directions conversationally.

Shane comes in as the co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McCusker, and he's also one half of the sketch comedy duo Gilly and Keeves with John McKeever. His latest Netflix special Beautiful Dogs showcases his approach to stand-up. Mark Normand brings his experience from co-hosting Tuesdays with Stories with Joe List and We Might Be Drunk with Sam Morril, with his own Netflix special Soup to Nuts under his belt. Ari Shaffir rounds out the group as the host of You Be Trippin' podcast, bringing his own distinct perspective to the mix.

What makes this episode valuable is getting three people who are actively creating content across multiple formats. These aren't just comedians doing stand-up and disappearing. They're building audiences through podcasts, doing special material, and collaborating on projects like sketches. The conversation naturally flows between discussing their individual work, the differences in how comedy works on stage versus in podcasts, and what it takes to sustain a career in comedy at this level.

The chemistry between them suggests they've spent time around each other in the comedy world, which means the conversation has an ease to it that forced appearances often lack. They're not pitching anything in a desperate way. Instead, it's more like listening to comedians talk shop, discussing what works, what doesn't, and how the landscape has changed.

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