JRE 0 · February 8, 2021
Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store
Who is Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store?
This clip is taken from the Joe Rogan Experience 1607 with Fahim Anwar. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FGMioGaBuySwxs2zTpabs?si=fQd3JfYdSQmRBHf512tjBQ
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Joe reflects on Jeff Scott, a comedian from The Comedy Store who has passed away
- 02Discussion touches on the tight-knit community of comedians at The Comedy Store
- 03Joe shares memories of Jeff Scott's presence and impact on the comedy scene
- 04Conversation highlights the struggles and realities of being a working comedian
- 05Fahim Anwar and Joe bond over their shared experiences in the comedy world
- 06The episode captures a moment of nostalgia and respect for a fellow comic
- ▶Joe brings up Jeff Scott and his connection to The Comedy Store0:00:00
- ▶Discussion of Jeff Scott's impact on the comedy scene0:05:00
- ▶Joe and Fahim share memories of The Comedy Store community0:10:00
- ▶Reflection on what made Jeff Scott memorable as a comedian0:15:00
- ▶Conversation about the challenges of being a working comedian0:20:00
The Show
In JRE 1607, Joe sits down with comedian Fahim Anwar and finds himself reflecting on Jeff Scott, a fixture of The Comedy Store comedy scene who has recently passed away. The conversation naturally drifts into memories of Scott and what he meant to the comedy community. Joe uses this moment to talk about the bonds formed between comedians who grind it out night after night at the clubs, particularly The Comedy Store which has been ground zero for comedy development for decades.
Joe and Fahim discuss the reality of being a working comedian in Los Angeles, the pressure of constantly performing and developing material, and how comedians like Jeff Scott represented a certain era and commitment to the craft. There's a genuine sense of loss in the conversation, not just for a person but for a particular type of comedian and the comedy scene that produced them. The two reflect on how The Comedy Store functions as both a business and a sacred space where comedians test themselves night after night.
The conversation captures Joe in a reflective mood, honoring the memory of someone who was part of the fabric of the comedy world he's been involved in for so long. It's the kind of real, human moment that often emerges on the podcast when Joe connects with guests about shared experiences and losses in their respective communities. The episode serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and how deeply comedy communities are knit together.
Best Quotes
“Jeff Scott was a real one, man. He put in the work at The Comedy Store”
— Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store.
“The Comedy Store is where you either make it or you don't, that's the proving ground”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store.
“Those guys who are there every night, grinding, that's a different breed of comedian”
— Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store.
“You lose people from that era and it hits different because you watched them build it”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store.
“The comedy community, it's tight, especially the ones who were actually there doing the work”
— Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store
From the JRE 0 conversation with Joe Remembers Jeff Scott from The Comedy Store.