This week Keegan-Michael Key joins us at the table! Keegan and Tom take a deep dive into the history of comedy, sketch vs improv, and evergreen jokes. Don't worry they talk about other things too like: bats, aura rings, and living in trees. Enjoy!
Check out Keegan's audio book, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” out now!
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0:00:00 Intro
0:00:50 Patreon and TomPapa.com Shout Out
0:02:53 Welcome and "The History of Sketch Comedy" Book
0:06:45 Fart jokes
0:09:25 Key & Peele Substitute teacher sketch
0:12:52 Elle Key's many talents
0:14:56 Growing up in Detroit and father
0:19:40 Silly questions
0:23:19 Baked goods
0:23:53 Does sketch stand the test of time?
0:29:27 Interviewing Mel Brooks
0:32:30 Topical jokes, humanity, & the past
0:39:45 Dreaming of bats
0:42:13 Tree, cave, or Staten Island
0:46:30 Aura rings and sleep
0:49:43 Throwing pitch for Detroit Tigers
0:54:54 Improv vs sketch
1:06:06 Betting & Sports stories
1:08:07 Importance of history of comedy
1:13:54 Uncomfortable moment
1:14:50 Returning to sketch
1:16:30 In next season of "Only Murders in the Building" & "Play Dirty" movie
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