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Joe Rogan Experience #2187 - Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler joins Joe Rogan to discuss the anxieties of early stand-up comedy, the agony of bombing on stage, and the intense preparation required to succeed. They also touch on audience attention spans, navigating early career auditions, and the process of editing Sandler's latest comedy special.
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Sandler describes his intense preparation process for stand-up, which included writing out every bit and transition by hand to avoid blanking on stage.
The conversation turns to the idea of comedy as a form of hypnosis and the challenge of cutting down Sandler's 2.5-hour special with Josh Safdie.
Rogan explains the concept of Dunbar's number, leading into Sandler recalling his appearance on Showtime at the Apollo at age 18.
Rogan and Sandler trade stories about the agony of bombing at corporate gigs and the limits of self-belief in a comedy career.
A discussion about the snowball effect of bad eating habits, where having a few grapes can quickly lead to waffles and ice cream sandwiches.
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Joe Rogan and Adam Sandler catch up, recalling their work on Zookeeper 14 years ago and early comedy club memories.
Sandler reflects on the early anxiety of stand-up comedy and wondering why he put himself through the stress of performing.
They discuss the challenges of getting in shape as they age, noting how minor snacks like grapes can easily snowball into eating waffles and ice cream.
Sandler describes writing out every joke and transition by hand to ensure he never lost his place during a set.
Rogan and Sandler share stories about the agony of bombing on stage and trying to perform at difficult corporate gigs.
The two comics analyze audience attention spans and the difficulty of following comedians who have already been performing for hours.
Rogan explains his approach to avoiding street fights, noting that training multiple days a week leaves him with no desire to engage in random altercations.
They talk about the need to be careful with words on the internet and the frustrating process of auditioning and reading sides early in their careers.
Sandler remembers navigating to gigs over the phone before GPS existed and missing the heyday of the Boston comedy scene.
Rogan explains Dunbar's number to Sandler, who then recalls going on Showtime at the Apollo when he was 18 years old.
They compare stand-up comedy to a form of hypnosis that locks the audience in, and Sandler talks about editing his latest special down from two and a half hours.