Yeah, But Still Episode 166: Gamecube Nintendo feat. Adam Friedland, Jamel Johnson & ThemJeans
Sep 4, 2019
Joining the conversation are Adam Friedland, a comedian and podcaster; Jamel Johnson, a stand-up comedian and writer; and ThemJeans, a producer and comedian. The trio dives into hilarious Airbnb mishaps and wild birthday plans, before tackling fashion irony with a male model's MAGA stunt. They reminisce about embarrassing hangover stories and the nostalgia of Girls Gone Wild ads. Also discussed are modern comedy pitfalls, Instagram interactions, and the absurdity of award shows, all wrapped in their unique comedic lens.
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Chasing LA Parties Ends In Regret
- Jason recounts an increasingly chaotic night chasing parties in LA that ended at a grim warehouse afterparty.
- The group spent $100 quickly on cover and drinks and left feeling they'd paid to go to hell.
Local Comedy Scenes Breed Big Talent
- The trio trace their roots to a DC comedy crew that produced many major names and reveals how local scenes brand themselves.
- Jason frames their group as the "Funny Moms" expanded universe, showing local comedy's generative power.
Bucket Hat Night As A Deliberate Gimmick
- Jason and Jamel describe wearing matching bucket hats to a party as a deliberately 'evil' fashion stunt.
- They found the look chaotic and attention-grabbing, with people honking and calling them boyfriends.