Anthony Jeselnik on Performing Stand Up at a Prison

Anthony talks about Father's Day, the special gift he got his dad, his new comedy special 'Fire in the Maternity Ward,' and he reveals what happened when he did stand-up at a prison.
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Anthony Jeselnik on Performing Stand Up at a Prison
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[@bdoturbanus]

Anthony Jeselnik always sounds like he’s doing an impression of Anthony Jeselnik

[@Calilou52]

If you watch him on podcasts he talks pretty different so this kind of makes sense tbh

[@wvmountaineer80]

agreed lol

[@SLD1]

He sounds like John Malkovich

[@EDiiT94]

This is the greatest thing I've ever heard lmao

[@Greg042869]

Kind of true. He's doing a character based on elements of himself.

[@manilkasheran2934]

His slow paced humour is the best for dark comedy!

[@JesusHComedy]

Manilka Sheran Yeah, people say they like Dave Attell better, but his speed ruins his jokes I feel

[@ropeadopaderp]

Jeselnik is an evil Mitch Hedberg. Best comedian working today. Excellent misdirection comic with short sharp jokes.

[@ropeadopaderp]

@Jeff B it's a compliment to both of them. *tips fedora*

[@jesse8810]

The way he takes his time, it’s him displaying his control of the crowd.

[@Moonshine5.7]

It lets what he says sink in and simmer in your mind lol

[@ChrisKoelsch]

he legit did a solid 10 minute set right there

[@parthshah08]

For real, this was an actual set. Looked very well rehearsed talking points.

[@wastedShaman]

That's the way talk shows work. 😂

[@mattkleman7876]

damn that he planned out a 10 minute story for a burn on one guy, who he already burned. just damn!

[@lubmang5072]

@Ms Taylor nah. They did.

[@mattkleman7876]

yeah i’m saying it was awesome and super clever

[@mattkleman7876]

thanks jb. i guess technically it was like a 6 minute story. and its a story about him offering up the wardens daughter to a bunch of prisoners. whats not to get

[@hannibot]

@Ms Taylor found the wardens wife

[@mercutiomurphy2743]

which he probably made up

[@reinerpenn5483]

This isn’t even an actual interview it’s just Anthony Jeselnik preforming a Stand Up on Jimmy Kimmel Live

[@brockalbert5111]

He wrote it, and it's really well-written. Who cares if he's sitting or standing when he tells it? Comedian guests on late night shows don't come up with these stories on the spot. Most of them are telling a prepared story/anecdote. They're all doing material.

[@ceracen]

Him and every other comedian

[@BOOGiNS]

while sitting down

[@mohkamaltaha]

As every other comedian.

[@Quivver77]

exactly!

[@ameliaz315]

He looks like a totally different person when he smiles!

[@frankhernandez6524]

Yea, I bet he looks like a different person when he frowns too. 🤔

[@percycat213]

He looked sweet when he smiled 😊

[@sgarrett9446]

He genuinely enjoys how funny he is. Not like a tense, uptight comedian.

[@AmeenAhmed1105]

If your relationship ends over some jokes, your relationship was a joke.

[@CBielski87]

some cunts are just cunts, better to find out earlier than later

[@mohkamaltaha]

Word.

[@borisbadenov9863]

In his new Tinder profile it now says: "If you can't take a joke, swipe left"

[@voltiacgaming5614]

I was thinking the same thing. I would never marry a girl who would leave me over satire.

[@iflywiteguy18]

@@voltiacgaming5614 Imagine breaking up over the onion oh wait that literally happened to me 7 years ago fffffffffffffffffffffff

[@mc76]

I have watched standup for over 60 years. Jeselnik does not necessarily have the best material I have ever seen-although it is very, very good-but he has, hands down, the best timing. His pregnant pauses allow the audience to fill in the punch line, and then, he goes off on a totally separate tangent. He is brilliant.

[@buckfuddy5561]

Yep!! His delivery and his stage presence are everything!!

[@rbl6822]

Perfect delivery. Making it seem like he's just talking to Jimmy and not towards the audience.

[@Matty80822]

yeah that has been getting to me in interviews lately. it was refreshing to see otherwise

[@benroth651]

“On Tv talking like it’s just you and me..” Kanye West

[@amanpotdar]

Never seen Jimmy Kimmel laugh this hard and for so long...

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Bill Hader had him laughing like that about a month ago.

[@anthonyzullo]

This and bill hader. One of the best comic interviews I've even ever seen. It was perfect!

[@jkhoover]

Well then you've never seen him watch girls on trampolines!!!

[@harlybarintnall85]

Fake

[@xrmighty]

He seemed like he was faking it a little lol

[@alizgangoso2202]

"my girlfriend was upset over her haircut...what is she so upset about? I'm the one who has to look for another girlfriend"

[@nateriver2132]

I hate to say this but can you please explain this joke?

[@tuanh5987]

@@nateriver2132 The girlfriend's new haircut is too horrible to the point that he can't stand it and will be looking for a new girlfriend. When he said what is she so upset about, the audience expects him to say something wholesome. But he straight up will leave the relationship over the ugly haircut 😂

[@TheInsaneCloud]

He’s so good at making up stories for his jokes that I can’t tell if this one’s true or not lmao

[@jim2245]

You think he made this up? I can definitively tell you he did not

[@ReflexEight]

@@jim2245 I mean, a ton of comedian's jokes are fake and/or exaggerated

[@SocietyUnplugged]

​@@jim2245 Of course he made this up.

[@45heisman]

@@jim2245 if i had to bet my bet is he made it up

[@joshuaking1584]

He definitely just flat out makes up stories in his stand up for sure, and some of this is probably exaggerated, but he definitely went to San quentin to open for QOTSA, he talked about it before and then afterwards on his podcast, and told a pretty similar story straight after.

[@ValerieVfc]

This was so good, a full circle joke and expertly crafted.

[@yamahakid450f]

I read that as ' a circle jerk'..... lmfao.

[@BonbonausWurstCOD]

This is gonna go down as one of the greatest talk show storys in history.

[@bunnyblurrz]

BonbonausWurstCOD no it isn’t

[@mohkamaltaha]

I don't disagree.

[@howdj]

Not even close. Norm MacDonald alone fills the top 100 spots. Go watch some talk shows from before 2000.

[@jesse8810]

He’s one of the greatest story tellers I’ve ever heard

[@wildmusic9457]

@@howdj I just did. I'm afraid you're just a little nostalgic my man.

[@dexknightdexknight2418]

The first time I heard Jeselnik he was instantly my favorite comedian

[@petesmith9475]

Then you NEED to watch all his specials. You won't regret it.

[@dexknightdexknight2418]

In the process. His roasts are unforgettable

[@marklewen9384]

They best living comedian BY FAR.

[@Ash-ow5yc]

“Now keep in mind Jimmy, that’s not what I’m going to do at all.” From here on out I spent the rest of his bit unable to stop hysterically laughing.

[@StevenDavisonYT]

Jeselnik is just another level of class. It's great to see darker comedians getting airtime on mainstream chat shows. Anthony and Daniel Sloss are both killing it 👌

[@ScreenQueen813]

...and leaving a trail of break-ups behind them.

[@brianmaher22]

Don't forget Tosh! ^_^

[@Figs3]

@@brianmaher22 I personally prefer Anthony. It's natural. Like that's just how he is. With Tosh, it's like he is purposefully trying to be dark to get a reaction.

[@jxm8284]

@@Figs3 i never considered tosh a dark comic

[@jlb-mg7od]

LOVE the Sloss!!!!

[@NewMessage]

Destroying lives, one joke at a time.

[@okthen842]

WILTY Wanker

[@tommieturgeon3783]

That’s why I love him!

[@alibee1978]

Long may it last 👌🏻😂

[@GARY84ROCKS]

Sad thing is you guys didn't get that the warden WAS a fan...and that Jeselnik thinks the warden is cool. It shows the cleverness of Jeselnik's writing, but it also shows your low comprehension skills.

[@michael-tx8rw]

your username gets me to stop scrolling every time. super clever

[@Knightwingofbludhaven]

I love that he calmly, clearly and with such purpose and deliberate pace, says things that people would never dare say quietly or with haste.

[@sjvieaux8312]

I fuckin love Anthony. He has the darkest humor on earth and I can't get enough of it.

[@tulkusherdor4616]

His recounting of this is note perfect from beginning to end. Best job of comedic storytelling I have heard on a talk show in 50 years.

[@mohamedehsan8017]

his story was so good jimmy didn't interrupt him once

[@Fluoride_Jones]

A ten-minute-long bit with an excellent punchline. Anthony Jeselnik is a master of his craft!

[@PInk77W1]

In 1962 the number one person on TV was Bishop Sheen. He was invited to give a talk at a prison The warden warned him before he took the stage “Listen, these are not house wives, these are hard core murders So don’t think you can just talk to them like regular folk.” The bishop thanked him and walked on stage and began. “There is only one difference between me and you, you got caught.” He got a massive standing ovation.

[@johnnytopgun6414]

late to the party, but thankyou for that story

[@oolala53]

Bishop Sheen was a murderer who didn't get caught?

[@petesmith9475]

One of the greatest stand up comedians alive. (greatest to me).

[@Mr_BB_Man]

this man is seriously a comedic and storytelling genius

[@waynejamel6703]

I wish he did more stories in his standup

[@davidd8977]

It's so good... because Jeselnik does most of the talking.

[@almostpluto1041]

He sounds like a mix of cristopher walken and john c rielly

[@ivantheterrrible9213]

Go check interviews with John Malkovich. Same timing and delivery.

[@RevJ7]

One of the best to ever do it.

[@Campy_Camel]

One of my favorite comedians

[@lukecage5524]

Campy Camel he’s so funny definitely one of my favorites

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

He's a breath of fresh air in this day and time...

[@coena9377]

Anthony Jeselnik: My comedy ended an engagement. Daniel Sloss: Just one? That's cute.

[@dissonantvibe8585]

Pretty sure he said multiple engagements there, Daniel Sloss

[@BadassRandomness]

But has Sloss made a whole prison full of murderers and rapists be shocked into sppechlessness?

[@coena9377]

@@BadassRandomness No, admittedly Jeselnik has that on him. But has Jeselnik ever made a religious joke in Indiana that got taken as so offensive he was threatened with a gun on the spot?

[@BadassRandomness]

@@coena9377 Haha don't know about that. I'm just messing around haha

[@coena9377]

@@BadassRandomness I hope it was clear, so was I. I'm a big fan of Jeselnik and Sloss, both very funny men.

[@yellowbat79]

Goddamn he just performed a 10 minute set on one of the most viewed tv shows and no one fuckin noticed... amazing stuff

[@fenecofeneco19]

yeah they are all stupid, just u noticed it..

[@TheEnlightenShadow]

I think 1 million people noticed

[@enriqueherrera3625]

Jeselnik in top comical form as usual, can’t seem to slow down.

[@josephsparacio9641]

If Anthony Jeselnik doesn’t perform at my wedding I’m not coming.

[@Opine_Divine]

I'll marry you! (But only if Anthony Jeselnik will be performing at your wedding night also!)

[@josephsparacio9641]

@@Opine_Divine Oh hell be there, I mean I think I'll have to cancel the band then lol

[@donaldwilson3579]

She left you on read my nigga

[@troymcallister8400]

*funeral

[@bao6649]

Hey little late...How your wedding

[@michaelbooth1502]

Simply a genius. The only comic who can tell five jokes in 30 minutes and be absolutely hysterical doing it. BTW....he's about two decibels away from sounding like Christopher Walken.

[@danbrownfan]

Haha he is 5 decibels away, never realised that

[@ormus1746]

To be fair, if anyone takes their fiance to his show knowing that their fiance might leave them, they're pretty smart.

[@USARAY1947]

It's certainly an acid test for the relationship.

[@fsupark]

Pretty sure he’s joking since preference in comedy doesn’t define a person.

[@NuanceBro]

Such a good story

[@d0risthesheep]

He's one of those comedians that are funnier in a regular conversation than their stand-ups. That's not a bad thing, that's why I love Bill Burr also.

[@xSayPleasex]

Have you seen Burr's standup with the "gold-digging whores" and Arnold bit. That whole show is pretty hilarious

[@nebulousisgod]

That was one of the greatest talk show anecdotes I’ve ever seen. What a badass comedian. And he kicks it with Queens, which is even more ultimately badass.

[@moxy187]

He's not wrong about the crowds sometimes, I saw him in Chicago and this dude, who apparently was there as a last replacement with his friends, was so offended by everything he said. He was standing next to me, I finally had to confront him because I could hear him over Jeselnik. He was admonishing the crowd, calling them terrible people, etc. I finally told "do you think anyone here cares?" He got all in my face, his friends noticed came over and actually took my side, lol, 2 of his buddies took him away from me, his 3rd friend apologized and bought me a drink, he explained to me that that one guy didn't know who Jeselnik was and only came because their other friend couldn't make it. It was hilarious. Love this dude. ✌🏼

[@fitzfitzchivalry4538]

And then everyone stood up and clapped.

[@JustinFromMD]

Dark comedy is like food. Not everyone gets it. -Maduro

[@hi_keith6423]

F*ck you.

[@aic9235]

RedoranGuard's-SkyrimBattles lmao

[@lundenwarren2524]

That’s old

[@BlackAdder665]

@@lundenwarren2524 Who cares? It's perfect.

[@Comedy-ox1xq]

Dark comedy is like a kid with cancer. It never gets old.

[@lizzypelosof9689]

Love it how Jimmy is laughing so much 😂

[@JimBeGaming]

Being able to make other accomplished comedians laugh this hard is such a talent. Such a funny guy.

[@jayjones9225]

It’s a great stand up special. Love his humor and great story here for Jimmy

[@notmiketate]

Anthony Jeselnik is something else. He should do the storytelling type of comedy more often

[@d0risthesheep]

Right! His stand-up material and the style gets old real fast after seeing just one special. This video was the best footage I've ever seen of him in a while.

[@jonathancarpenter399]

The timing of that ending was just perfect

[@victorbhernandezjr4208]

Man, Anthony's stories and comedy just get better and better as time passes.

[@lingonberriesofwrath1836]

Anthony is one of my absolute favorite comedians. His delivery is second to none. I also suspect he's actually a really nice guy under that persona.

[@TheEpicBuddies]

Lmao Jimmy loved this

[@skoal91]

This guy is a great Comedian, both his specials on Netflix are so good.

[@hihowrya370]

This guy is just awesome. That ending is something only a genius would thought of.

[@RUSHv4]

I love watching Jimmy totally enjoy himself and laugh so hard.

[@aman1609]

I'd go to jail to watch his performance.

[@victoriamacpriest7130]

😂😂😂

[@okthen842]

If you want Cock I'm here ,you dont have to go to jail 😁

[@user-xy6ey7fc6f]

Unbelievable right, putting on entertainment shows in prison wtf

[@lyndonlate1011]

Or just watch it on Netflix. Don’t sweat yourself

[@ewartsmith7490]

Anthony being Anthony. This is why I clicked when I saw his name.

[@tucctucc6214]

Some of the best story telling ever. Period.

[@retroluminico]

He truly is the Dark Prince of commedy

[@auzamora3598]

Dark thoughts can't be anywhere but in comedy and that guy delivers so well love him

[@edwardfraire5099]

Herro

[@geetarguy777]

The best part of Anthony Jeselnik is that he tells “his” joke between the lines, tells the “networks joke” out front.

[@jugsteve]

Legendary interview

[@EzeICE]

Dude just sat there and did a 10 minute set! Total Boss and savage!!!

[@carrieharrison4492]

I love him the first time I heard his stand up I was like 👀👀👀 where has this guy been all of my life???

[@dankdonuts5185]

this man must be protected at all costs

[@mney4403]

I watch this once a week I love this interview

[@agentk8263]

Simply the best! Every time I see him I laugh out loud!

[@Dontreadme]

Anthony is one of the funniest comedians today 😂😂😂

[@jesuscabada4729]

Kimmel’s laugh is so authentic. Unlike the other Jimmy.....

[@user-ky6sr5ub3g]

Both pretty fake. But it's also their job to fake laugh. So how much can one hate on that.

[@harlybarintnall85]

@@user-ky6sr5ub3g you are so right who are we to know how they laugh this hatin on Fallon pisses me off

[@PalaceDude]

I occasionally get back to this story every once in a while, and I always hear it like the first time.

[@realitycheck5383]

anthony is one of the greatest comics around! as long as you understand that "ITS ALL JOKES", then you can laugh til youre blue in the face! love that guy!

[@tophersouth3980]

I don't know that I've ever seen a better constructed late night guest story than this, other than Nathan Fielder's terrifically weird stunts. This is fantastic, with a crazy-good singer of a punchline. Wow.

[@myNarrator]

Jeselnik is a savage! Amazing stuff as always.

[@seanriopel3132]

8:09 "Catcalling". A lot of people in the audience missed that one. LOL

[@KK-ol5lv]

I wanna watch every segment he does on every talk show my god he’s so funny

[@dianeblumenthal5951]

Observation - Jimmy laughs with his whole body.

[@harlybarintnall85]

Fake

[@harlybarintnall85]

That is what i was trying to get across

[@greysky65]

jimbosjams21 🤠😀😯😂🤣

[@milesmccall2301]

I'm sure he practices in the mirror.

[@rhaibi12]

Best comedian around right now. Dude is an absolute savage.

[@JonathanLit]

How did I not expect that punch line! I know all his material and that STILL got me. Bravo sir, bravo!

[@newaccount1268]

Anthony is a Professional man! Good material as always! Much respect!

[@NiniannE]

09:11 so pround of himself... such a good punchline!!

[@facedlikeacrow]

Anthony is a genius. I had to rewind this at every punch line several times just to hear what he said again cus I was laughing so hard.

[@jezebulls]

All of his sets are top notch: Thoughts and Prayers, Caligula, Shakespeare, and Fire in the Maternity Ward

[@briangallagher710]

That is some impressive story-telling right there.

[@BGzGamersVoid]

Jimmy is having a freaking blast here, love it! Lmfao

[@jeremesmith9266]

Don’t like Kimmel, but have had a serious man-crush on Jesilnek since he did a roast after Greg Giraldo passed. Clicked immediately!

[@Praben]

My goodness I can't get tired of this. Sooo entertaining

[@Blankybsen]

I am in LOVE with this guy!!! Definitely... is my kind, style and everything in between.... Handsoooooome!

[@paulmayon8821]

Omg. That was epic on a different level

[@trumancapote9097]

Jeselnik is my favorite comedian working today. He tells AWESOME joke STORIES instead of lame one-liners. He is so original that I can't even think of a single comic to compare him too. But that can also be a curse. Another favorite comic of mine was the late, great MITCH HEDBERG who was so original the networks didn't know what to do with him so he never became the next SEINFELD, even though he was MUCH funnier.Hard to believe the day after tomorrow will be the 15th anniversary of his death. RIP MITCHIE!!

[@mikeking2236]

“I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too” Mitch was awesome

[@paleamigo8575]

Great story and a great interview!🤣🤣🤣 Anthony is very funny as always.

[@loudmindpro8864]

Anthony is absolutely amazing

[@xchampagne]

First time I've seen Jimmy laugh authentically.

[@sarcazamk]

“Next time you see me I’ll be humiliating you on television.”

[@Ashutosh9299]

We need more of these

[@smartaclesllama8677]

Let me just say, I’d go straight for this man 😍😍

[@mshalls7614]

JRVP - 11 stitches in that ear from a blackout JeselDrunk escapade 👂😂😂😂

[@wzloi6217]

Man, this guy's the definition of savagery

[@kerch-e]

The crowd struggling to understand the humor Anthony adds a wonderful layer of comedy. Love this dude

[@esmedientes]

this is legit one of the best late night appearances I've ever seen

[@IsaiahINRI]

Honestly if your fiancee leaves you because you laugh at dark jokes you honestly dodged a rocket

[@Trepanation21]

Anthony Christopher Walken John Malkovich Jeselnik

[@Lrossqu2imani1]

Exactly, lol!

[@Zanagash]

Every other months I have to watch that clip ! It always makes me laugh so much !😂😂😂

[@buckfuddy5561]

I love this dude!!