Comedy Career and Business (00:00 – 09:59)

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  Patrick and Gastor discuss inspirational business meeting
  
  
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  Gastor’s business acumen comes from his father
  
  
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  Gastor sold candies in high school for profit
  
  
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  Patrick hoarded money as a kid due to scarcity mindset
  
  
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  Discussion on balancing creativity and business mindset
  
  

Comedy Industry Insights (09:59 – 19:44)

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  Mark Normand’s approach to joke writing as a money-making venture
  
  
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  Gastor’s plan to highlight his skills and collaborate more this year
  
  
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  Patrick’s experience with new material and upcoming special
  
  
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  Discussion on work ethic in comedy and success
  
  

Comedy Shows and Venues (19:44 – 29:35)

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  Gianmarco’s work ethic and success discussed
  
  
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  Importance of performing frequently and in various venues
  
  
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  Alex’s success with vegan restaurant and comedy career
  
  
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  Discussion on comedy rooms in restaurants and bars
  
  

Comedy Challenges and Etiquette (29:36 – 37:37)

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  Debate on pitching oneself for shows and opportunities
  
  
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  Discussion on comedy club dynamics and getting passed at clubs
  
  
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  Critique of overused phrases in comedy like ‘clap it up’
  
  
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  Importance of preparation and closing bits in sets
  
  

️ Podcast Experiences (37:38 – 47:35)

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  Gastor’s experience with unprepared podcast hosts
  
  
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  Patrick’s experience with disrespectful introductions
  
  
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  Discussion on the challenges of podcasting and interviewing
  
  
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  Importance of research and preparation in podcasting
  
  

️ Upcoming Shows and Closing Thoughts (47:35 – 56:10)

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  Gastor’s upcoming shows in Saratoga and other locations
  
  
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  Patrick’s potential shows in Colorado and Wisconsin
  
  
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  Reflections on respect in the comedy community
  
  
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  Closing remarks and New Year wishes
  
  

Gastro

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  Plan and execute collaborations to highlight skills (09:59)
  
  
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  Pitch himself for ‘Stand up on the Spot’ show (39:04)
  
  

Patrick

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  Organize YouTube channel with sections for stand-up and podcasts (29:36)
  
  
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  Consider posting recent hosting set clips, editing out unfinished jokes (29:36)
  
  
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  Attend Gastor’s show at Comedy Works in Saratoga (46:45)