Episode notes

This week’s Sound of Young America broadcast is a delightful ride through the world of comedic entertainment. AJoketacular, if you will.

My guest isBrian Posehn. Brian is a standup comedian who’s appeared on almost every sitcom ever made as “that guy.” He was also a writer and actor on HBO’s Mr. Show.

I talk with Brian about his chidhood as a self-described “misfit.” He describes being called in to the counselor’s office, so the powers that be could check on “Brian the ticking timebomb.” He also describes his early 20s, when he drunklenly leapt from a lifeguard tower and was paralyzed from the waist down. Brian also talks with us about the writer’s room at Mr. Show, and his feelings about being recognized on the street. The version of the interview contained here is somewhat shortened, the full, unedited version is availablehere.

We also hear comedy from all over the world (OK, it’s all from the US, except for one song from New Zealand, but still).

Songs:
“Pi” byHard N Phirm
“First of May” byJonathan Coulton
“Jenny” byFlight of the Conchords

Sketch:
“Extreme Food” fromMeat (performing atSketchfest NYC in June)

andStandup:
Todd Barry from “Invite Them Up”

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