• Apr 18

    Nick Swardson

    dan

    Annoy Your Friends

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      • Promotion of TomAndDanWateringHoles.com and featured bars
      • Tap That Beer House’s RFID-based beer wall explained
      • Highlights of Tap That and 1010 Brewing’s community vibe and live events
      • Shout-outs to Celery City, West End, The Sullivan, and Salty Sisters
      • Nick Swardson’s upcoming Orlando Funny Bone shows
      • Missed 2019 cruise with Nick due to travel issues
      • Cruise stories involving Chris Kirkpatrick, Ryan Cabrera, and wild incidents
      • Chris bought Dan’s wife a signed Silverchair guitar
      • Nick and Chris got matching tattoos on Train Cruise
      • Nick vs. Bill Burr debate on cruises’ pros and cons
      • Cruise stories: diarrhea smearing and hallway accident
      • Nick’s notorious 2014 Bob Carr show: chaos, drugs, passed-out fans
      • Elderly ushers unprepared for wild audience behavior
      • Nick and Dan joke about cocaine use during Lion King
      • Nick recalls wild comedy audiences in his 20s and 30s
      • Achieved platinum status with his comedy album
      • Bob Carr’s lack of security questioned
      • Reflection on social media’s fun early days vs. cancel culture
      • Nick’s rise with “Party” album and Comedy Central specials
      • Colleges were peak venues during early 2000s comedy boom
      • Watch joke story: exposing himself as a gag
      • Commentary on shifting humor standards and consent in comedy
      • Started stand-up at 19, picked by HBO in 6 months
      • Performed at Aspen Festival, signed with Chris Rock’s manager
      • One of Comedy Central’s youngest half-hour special comics
      • Taped special at Jamie Kennedy’s, led to Sandler discovery
      • Cast in Grandma’s Boy after special caught Sandler’s eye
      • Shared values and humility bonded Nick and Sandler
      • Nick prefers walking or Uber, doesn’t own a car
      • Grew up on SNL, felt natural understanding of Sandler’s circle
      • Spade praised Nick’s scriptwriting on Benchwarmers
      • Dad was an investigative journalist and writing role model
      • Wrote clean, universal material to work anywhere
      • Criticized local comics for lack of drive
      • Emphasized listening and discipline from his dad
      • Attended Jennifer Aniston’s birthday at Brad Pitt’s house
      • Pitt introduced himself mid-conversation, was down to earth
      • Nick pushes back on idea that Hollywood is fake
      • Grew up obsessed with fireworks, caused chaos at Galifianakis BBQ
      • Zach banned fireworks after Nick’s misfire
      • Stories of fireworks tipping and setting a house on fire as a kid
      • Expelled from school, used experiences for comedy material
      • Parents divorced at 13, led to rebellion and drug use
      • Arrested for weed, sent to court-ordered rehab
      • Took theater as an easy elective, discovered passion
      • Acting/improv replaced addiction with performance high
      • Encouraged by teacher Jan Mandel to pursue acting
      • Stand-up quickly became his obsession
      • Chose clean material to go national
      • Stressed confidence and self-belief
      • Quit drinking, now only takes edibles for sleep
      • Encouraged self-reflection off social media
      • Grandma watched Grandma’s Boy and loved it
      • Proud the film still resonates with fans
      • Writing three new scripts to revive rated-R comedy
      • Grandma’s Boy exploded on DVD despite poor marketing
      • Film’s test scores rivaled Superbad
      • Confirmed for Happy Gilmore 2, out July 25
      • Promoting Toilet Head live show as one of his last tours
      • Show features stories about Norm, Grandma’s Boy, and Reno 911
      • Final thanks from Nick and hosts

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      Posted By dan on April 18 2025 | Comments (0 )

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