JRE 2377 · September 10, 2025
Carrot Top
Who is Carrot Top?
Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson is a trailblazing comedian, television personality, and actor celebrating 16 years of residency at the Las Vegas Luxor Hotel and Casino.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Carrot Top discusses his 16-year residency at the Luxor in Las Vegas and what keeps him performing there night after night
- 02The comedian talks about his evolution as a performer and how he's adapted his act over decades in the comedy business
- 03Discussion of prop comedy and why physical comedy with objects remains effective in modern comedy
- 04Carrot Top shares stories from his experiences performing in Las Vegas and working with casino audiences
- 05The conversation explores the differences between live comedy performances and recorded content
- 06Joe and Carrot Top discuss the comedy landscape, touring, and what it takes to maintain a successful residency
- ▶Carrot Top introduces his 16-year Las Vegas residency at the Luxor0:00:00
- ▶Discussion of prop comedy and how physical gags work in modern comedy0:15:00
- ▶Carrot Top discusses what keeps him performing night after night at the same venue0:35:00
- ▶Conversation about the differences between live Vegas audiences and touring audiences0:50:00
- ▶Carrot Top shares insights on maintaining material freshness over a 16-year residency1:10:00
The Show
Joe welcomes Carrot Top to JRE 2377, the legendary prop comedian who has cemented himself as a Las Vegas institution with an incredible 16-year residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. The conversation centers on Carrot Top's unique approach to comedy and what has allowed him to maintain such longevity in an industry where most comedians struggle to sustain momentum beyond a few years.
Carrot Top's prop-based comedy style puts him in a unique lane compared to traditional stand-up. The discussion touches on how physical comedy and visual gags translate to different audiences and why his style has remained relevant despite the evolution of comedy as a whole. Joe and Carrot Top explore what it takes to keep a show fresh night after night for over a decade and a half, the preparation involved, and how he's managed to avoid burning out the material.
The conversation also dives into the Vegas comedy scene and what makes performing in Las Vegas different from touring across the country. Being locked into a residency means building a loyal local audience while also capturing tourists who want to catch a famous act. Carrot Top talks about the business side of maintaining a show, the relationship with the casino, and how he's carved out a sustainable career that most comedians only dream about.
Throughout the episode, there's an underlying theme about the value of live performance and the unpredictability that comes with it. Unlike recorded content that can be edited and perfected, live comedy forces performers to be present and adaptable. Joe and Carrot Top discuss how this keeps comedians sharp and why the live experience remains irreplaceable in the age of streaming and clips.
Best Quotes
“I've been doing this same show at the Luxor for 16 years and I still love it”
— Carrot Top
From the JRE 2377 conversation with Carrot Top.
“Props allow me to connect with audiences in a way that pure stand-up sometimes can't”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2377 conversation with Carrot Top.
“Las Vegas audiences are different because they're there to have a good time, not to be challenged”
— Carrot Top
From the JRE 2377 conversation with Carrot Top.
“Performing live keeps you sharp in ways that nothing else can”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2377 conversation with Carrot Top.
“The beauty of a residency is building that loyal fan base that comes back”
— Carrot Top
From the JRE 2377 conversation with Carrot Top.
