Comedy and Chill: Brian Enck Discusses Upcoming Special and Overrated Trends In this episode of Good News York, hosts Mike Brindisi and Matt Maser welcome back their first-ever repeat guest, comedian Brian Enck. They discuss the ongoing cold April weather, Brian's upcoming comedy special 'Letters Are Hard,' and dive into the logistics of recording a stand-up show. Brian shares insights into the art of stand-up, including the importance of good takes, crowd engagement, and the struggles of joke perfectionism. The episode also delves into Brian's charitable initiatives tied to the show, supporting Syracuse Pride, the Patty Foundation, and ACR Health. The trio engages in a lively segment of 'Overrated/Underrated,' covering topics from pizza slices and beach vacations to Steve Buscemi's underrated roles. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how audience dynamics impact comedy performances and promotional details for Brian’s special taping. To listen or watch, subscribe on all major podcast platforms. 00:00 Welcome Back to Good News York 00:45 Introducing the Guest: Ryan the Comedian 01:05 Preparing for the Comedy Special 01:30 The Art of Stand-Up Comedy 04:11 The Creative Process and Deadlines 07:51 Recording and Distributing Comedy Specials 14:39 Charity and the Patty Foundation 27:05 Overrated and Underrated: Pizza and Video Games 32:14 Underrated Games Discussion 33:27 Trains: The Underrated Mode of Transport 35:13 Las Vegas Hidden Gem: Pinball Hall of Fame 37:31 Overrated and Underrated Movies 37:51 Superman vs. Batman Debate 39:08 The Genius of Batman: The Animated Series 44:30 Overrated Beach Vacations 45:18 The Joy of Doing Nothing on Vacation 50:41 Steve Buscemi's Versatility 53:41 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements
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