JRE 2391 · October 9, 2025

Duncan Trussell

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Who is Duncan Trussell?

Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comic, host of the "Duncan Trussell Family Hour" podcast, and voice of "Hippocampus" on the television series "Krapopolis."

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Topics and Timestamps

01Duncan discusses his comedy career and the evolution of stand-up in the modern era
02Conversation explores Duncan's podcast Duncan Trussell Family Hour and its unique format
03Duncan talks about voice acting work on Krapopolis and the creative process
04Discussion touches on psychedelics, consciousness, and Duncan's personal experiences
05Duncan shares insights about creativity, meditation, and personal growth
06Joe and Duncan discuss the state of comedy and podcast culture
▶Duncan talks about his stand-up comedy and how it's evolved over his career0:05:00
▶Discussion about the Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast and its format0:15:30
▶Duncan discusses voice acting as Hippocampus on Krapopolis0:35:45
▶Joe and Duncan explore consciousness and psychedelic experiences0:55:20
▶Duncan shares thoughts on creativity, meditation, and personal transformation1:25:00

The Show

Duncan Trussell sits down with Joe for a deep dive into comedy, consciousness, and creativity. The conversation flows naturally between Duncan's stand-up comedy career, his hugely successful podcast the Duncan Trussell Family Hour, and his voice acting gig on the Adult Swim show Krapopolis where he plays Hippocampus. Duncan brings his characteristic blend of humor and genuine philosophical inquiry to the discussion, touching on everything from the nature of consciousness to the creative process behind comedy.

The episode explores Duncan's unique position in comedy as someone who isn't afraid to get weird and personal on stage. Joe and Duncan riff on how comedy has changed, the challenges of performing in different venues and contexts, and what makes certain comedians resonate with audiences. Duncan's approach to his podcast comes up, and how he's created a space where deep conversations can happen without the usual constraints of traditional media.

Duncan shares insights about his creative process, both for stand-up and voice acting. The conversation touches on how he approaches character work for Krapopolis and what it's like working in animation. They discuss the balance between commercial work and more experimental creative endeavors, and how Duncan navigates staying true to his voice while also taking on different projects.

Throughout the episode, Duncan brings up themes of personal growth, meditation practice, and how consciousness exploration informs his comedy and creative work. The natural chemistry between Joe and Duncan allows for genuine moments of connection alongside the humor and irreverent jokes. It's a classic JRE episode that moves fluidly from comedy shop talk to deeper philosophical territory.

Best Quotes

“Comedy is one of the few places where you can tell the truth and people will laugh instead of getting mad at you”

— Duncan Trussell