5 Questions With Dan Schawbel

5 Questions With Dan Schawbel


Episode 184: James Murray

April 25, 2022

My guest today is comedian, actor, and author, James Murray. James is best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers on truTV and for his comedy group, The Tenderloins. We talk about his new book “Area 51 Interns: Alien Summer”, and his career in comedy, during this podcast episode.



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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:



  1. What does it mean to you that your parents funded the production of your early film “Damned!”?
  2. Why do you think your show, Impractical Jokers, has had such longevity as a TV series whereas most shows are canceled?
  3. You recently co-write “Area 51 Interns”. What makes middle school kids a unique audience to write for?
  4. You’ll be on a virtual tour visiting schools. What type of impact do you want to make on these kids during your tour and what do you hope they learn from you and the book?
  5. What’s your best piece of career advice?

Video interview



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