JRE 2196 · August 28, 2024

Greg Fitzsimmons

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Who is Greg Fitzsimmons?

Greg Fitzsimmons is a comedian, actor, and writer. He hosts the “Fitzdog Radio” podcast and co-hosts “Sunday Papers” and “Childish.” His new special, “You Know Me,” premieres on YouTube on 8/27.

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Topics and Timestamps

01Greg Fitzsimmons discusses his new comedy special 'You Know Me' premiering on YouTube on 8/27
02Greg talks about his podcasting work including Fitzdog Radio, Sunday Papers, and Childish
03Discussion of Greg's comedy career spanning decades as a comedian, actor, and writer
04Greg shares insights about the comedy industry and his creative process
05Conversation covers Greg's experience in entertainment and podcast hosting
06Greg discusses his approach to comedy and connecting with audiences
▶Greg discusses his new special 'You Know Me' premiering on YouTube0:05:00
▶Conversation about Greg's multiple podcasts and their audiences0:15:30
▶Greg shares his approach to comedy and staying relevant in the industry0:35:00
▶Discussion of the evolution of podcasting and its impact on comedians0:55:00
▶Greg reflects on his career spanning comedy, acting, and writing1:15:00

The Show

Joe sits down with veteran comedian Greg Fitzsimmons on JRE 2196 to discuss his career and his new special dropping on YouTube. Greg is a multi-hyphenate in the entertainment space, juggling comedy, acting, writing, and podcasting with shows like Fitzdog Radio, Sunday Papers, and Childish. The episode dives into what makes Greg's comedy work and his unique perspective on the industry after decades of grinding it out.

Greg's got that comedic sensibility that comes from actually living a life and paying attention. He's not just someone who decided to be funny last year. This is a guy who's been in the trenches, doing stand-up, doing acting gigs, doing the whole thing. The conversation touches on the reality of comedy as a career, the different audiences you reach through different mediums, and how podcasting has changed the game for comedians. Greg represents that older generation of comics who adapted to the new landscape instead of getting left behind.

The special 'You Know Me' is a culmination of that experience and perspective. It's the kind of thing that makes sense when you realize Greg's been doing this long enough to have something real to say about the human condition, not just making observations about airport security or whatever. The title itself suggests that after all these years and all these different platforms, he's finally laying it all out there for people to understand who he actually is.