Dane Cook Gets Candid About the Backlash Against His Act - You Up w/ Nikki Glaser

Nikki welcomes Dane Cook to the studio to talk about how he got started in comedy and how he dealt with the backlash in the wake of his success.
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[@TrueAmericanReject]

When Dane Cook does a BnE back into everyone’s lives.

[@alexjacobs2080]

Lmao

[@jacobestes]

How do you bacon and eggs back into everyone's lives?

[@daffkuh621]

"Breaking n Entering"?

[@shemp69]

Jacob Estes you beat me to it. Nicely done.

[@AnimalLover101195]

I hate that I remember this from when I was like 12 or something.

[@MrTimmyGT]

The girl sitting behind Shuli looking at him wondering wtf is MySpace lmfao

[@SlyCrunchy]

Man it’s kinda surreal hearing Danes voice again, he was the first comedian I ever heard back in middle school. I used to watch these halo machinima’s with his stand up audio, that was like 11 or 12 years ago, it’s good to see he’s get back to it

[@scoobynicker]

Those clips are probably the reason he got so big.

[@jasondownsnet]

In 2005 I went to the Laugh Factory just to check it out. There was a line down and around the block. Dane was doing meet and greets of everyone who got in line. I’ve never seen a comic do that....Dane Cook is a great comic, he just exploded so fast and was putting out material so quickly that I think it would have benifited his act to slow the release of his material by six months to a year. But at bye same time, you never know when these opportunities will come again, so maybe you just do them while you can.

[@nuke97]

Exactly.

[@robertarnold9676]

That's a sign of a naracasist.

[@marshallhinojosa7501]

"The coolest thing about fame is, the more U have, the more u can do for other people..." Awwwsome Mr. Cook 😎

[@Murchad99]

Rocking that vintage Michael Richards haircut.

[@Raatchh]

“Why does Dane cook look fatter” Uh cuz he’s 50? People look different the older they get.

[@sws212]

George Clooney still looks great and he didn't used to steal jokes about how awesome he was.

[@biglicker4473]

Beyondfate132 ugh i see this alot what jokes did he steal if you're willing to trash the man post a link of his act and the act of whom he stole

[@daveydavedave]

@@sws212 lame

[@daveydavedave]

People just regurgitate what they heard, without knowing any facts. It's funny

[@waynecampbell8531]

Beyondfate132 he's 46. Don't exaggerate things to try and get your point across. Joe Rogan IS 50 and he's in better shape than most men.

[@jimsheppard3166]

History he damned, Harmful if Swallowed is an amazing comedy album.

[@j.oakley9588]

It really is.

[@rje024]

I thought only the, "it's cool to hate Dane Cook" types were here

[@David-vs9ci]

The Bible joke from vicious circle is still my favorite joke of all time. It’s so memorable

[@will3314]

Vicious circle is still one of my favorite specials.

[@camachopocket2933]

Me too bro idk why people gave it such a terrible response...

[@basedandbearded]

Lobster bisque!

[@unlimited00]

Another fucking door, what is going on!?

[@Willthrill8]

It was funny for the time but 2005-07 is a long time ago

[@danecook6344]

My actual name is Dane Cook, I remember my brother yelling that I was on Leno one night. I was 17 ish and I thought please don’t let this guy get huge..........

[@jackmazza5742]

It's like that Michael Bolton character from Office Space haha

[@johnnyveiga9]

@@jackmazza5742 You can call me Mike lol

Just change your name bro lol

[@joeguyon122]

Dane Cook that’s sucks , u get Stuck with Dane Cook not Dave chapel Chris Rock , 👍🏻

[@craigcase5766]

Jack Mazza I celebrate the guys entire catalog.

[@kellydrover1994]

What’s funny is I don’t like Dane Cook the comedian, but I really like Dane Cook the honest man! This interview is a great breakdown of who Dane is.

[@lemankurtz8950]

Yeah I was never a Cook fan, but I like retrospectives on careers.

[@tylerbonser7686]

I feel the same way.

[@AntQuick1102]

Well you're weird

[@VHDT10]

It's all about delivery and he was great at it

[@wearenowintheprocess]

Dane Cooks performance in Mr Brooks was amazing. Ok I said it, there.

[@angelafranklin2267]

I have that dvd lol

[@crazedspidermonkey]

I met Dane in Cinci at a pre-show meet and greet. What an amazing man behind the scenes. I love this guy's character. SO nice.

[@brianphillips9152]

Does the job of girl sitting on the periphery, half aware of what is going on around her and texting, pay well? I'm available.

[@GankWater]

This is just what happens when your girlfriend is 26 years younger than you, she just thinks hes some lame old man not worth listening to.

[@brockalbert5111]

Good luck applying for the "job" of Dane Cook's girlfriend.

[@NARKISDUDE]

If you told me that's his daughter, i'd believe you

[@loganwolfpack]

That's Cecily Strong looking for new skits and characters for snl

[@SnowysGal]

That is his 19 year old girlfriend.......

[@thegreathawk2244]

Dane Cook looks like he wants to sell me Flex Tape

[@rctichnell2546]

ShamWOW!

[@wastelandviking4547]

Barbecue sauce all over my body

[@bpeel20]

I loved Danes earlier comedy. Granted I was in 8th grade when he was popular but still. One of the first comedians that got me into stand up

[@yuhboy85]

Same

[@colin-nekritz]

Sorry for you. That's like saying Rebecca Black got you into singing.

[@casuallyfilthy]

Dane cook is eating good!!!! At least he looks happy, that dude always cracked me up. My whole battalion would crowd around to listen to his stand up while we were deployed.

[@JimLBon]

Don’t care who hates this guy, I DID MY BEST!

[@onebreh]

You cracked me up man!

[@pavelmyronyuk2229]

I did my best I did my best I did my best I did my best !!!

[@bnice12]

AND THE PICKLES!!!!

[@1977FrankieBlack]

I think about that bit every time I cry and look at myself in the mirror..

[@jacquelinebugaringonzalez4999]

I love him!!!! His voice is the same and that's Greeeeeat!!!!

[@bernardwallace435]

Homeboy next to Dane is rockin the Amon Amarth tshirt.... I see you there, fellow metal-head....

[@Aephidd]

bernard wallace girl in the back rocking a Slayer shirt

[@DRALGIERS]

That’s Shuli from the Howard Stern Show

[@Gemininlove]

Dr Algiers since when is shuli on this show? I need him doing research on tan mom

[@evilemetblack]

Haha I saw that

[@keepcheatin]

\m/

[@TyDie85]

I gotta say, for me, I did dig Dane Cook for a bit when I was young. But I did realize that he was not so much about joke structure, but he WAS different! He was the guy who just told stories like a frat bro and it kinda worked a bit. I do understand why he became famous. But it was limited. And he loves carlin, which is cool! Hell, I am a musician who loves many hands but I know I could never hold a candle to them! So yea, I can understand falling out of love with or hating dane's early work (I don't know about his latest work). But ultimately I do think he's potentially a good guy and just loves to smile.

[@connorburrus6069]

I agree completely dude well said

[@ryanbertoldi8303]

My brother thought he WAS the Burger-King

[@JiZz2Xtreme]

and the pickles...

[@ryanbertoldi8303]

@@JiZz2Xtreme sweet and sour sauce...all over my body

[@boliver30]

You got coups?

[@rje024]

Over at the BK lounge

[@crushingbelial]

He Sucked!

[@CW-up7xv]

I hope he sees this comment. I honestly do not understand the hate towards him. Plus he is a totally likeable guy, most people don't have the guts to say what he did in this interview. It's the standard thing when something gets popular it's cool to dislike it. When it comes to music that's usually valid, but I feel with this guy it wasn't justifiable.

[@thecohenclan7590]

People are just jealous and love to hate, it is so easy to hate on someone.

[@CW-up7xv]

@Spam Sandwich huh? I never said that.

[@Ancient_Entity]

@@thecohenclan7590 not exactly... he was stealing jokes which is the one cardinal sin of comedy

[@chrisbrown113096]

He looked like the dad from the Goldbergs in the thumbnail

[@fireinthedumpsterfireinthe4210]

Jeff Garlin is an actual comedian though. and doesn't steal jokes

[@solomonkane408]

LMAO yes now I can't not see it .

[@love-hammer]

Nah. He looks more like Larry David's manager in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

[@chrisbrown113096]

Boris The Soviet Love-Hammer isn’t that the same guy ?

[@N3ZYorK]

@Arthur Menges wait he kissed jessica simpson too... ima start stealing jokes

[@christian19701]

All respect for Dane. He took it on the chin, got beat the fuck down and now he is back. Solid

[@johnberryconwayiii7071]

I never stopped loving Dane's comedy, I miss him.

[@justinbastian2293]

I did

[@justinbastian2293]

Grew out of it. It’s for 21 yo

[@johnsilman2150]

@@justinbastian2293 cool.

[@FuzzyBuddz]

Just thinking about performing in front of thousands of people made him grab his neck in anxiety. So real. I love Dane Cook

[@HIGHTS]

Good to see Dane out and about. Been watching a ton of his new interviews

[@brwoolery]

I still love "and the pickles"..hahahahah

[@digitalbath.]

always liked dane. i’m 28 now and i remember him being the first comic that i got into. i was obsessed with his Comedy Central special. he’s come a long way. hats off to this man “i did my best” 👌🏻

[@JordansTake35]

Same age, he was huuuuuge when we were in 8th grade or so, i remember all my friends would huddle around and listen at recess and after school

[@digitalbath.]

haha yup! comedy seems a lot different now.

[@wendydelucca6918]

So happy Dane is back! Great interview Girl!

[@LogikVision]

Dude with Amon Amarth shirt! Jomsviking! Love it!

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Was wondering how far in the comments I was gonna have to look before seeing someone else who noticed that. Not that far it turns out! Met those guys once when my friends band did a show with them and Deicide and sorry to say they kinda treated our crew like assholes, but I still like their music anyway. Maybe they were having a bad day who knows, but they should still treat their opening act with some respect. Deicide and their crew was cool as hell so I don't know what their problem was.

[@Magerly666]

You missed the Slayer shirt on the chick with the headphones...@ 7:28

[@TheBear9000]

Hell yeah. Noticed that too.

[@bucknasty69]

Was never a big fan of Dane Cook, but I'm glad to see he's doing well. He seems like a really cool dude.

[@RemmingtonSteal]

He got a bad rap mainly because most were jealous and didn't recognize the hard work he actually put in. He was called a sell out, but he earned it.

[@bucknasty69]

@@RemmingtonSteal I think he rightfully earned every ounce of success he got. I just don't think he was very funny. I remember when he was in his heyday maybe two bits of his made me chuckle.

[@Dude_Abides]

Never saw his standup acts. His movies were fine. I watch them once in a great while

[@carolynr1009]

This is what I love about stand up. This is what I want to hear. this is why I love it. ❤️

[@Jonesy0218]

I remember getting floor seats when he came to Nashville ten years ago. He was absolutely amazing!!

[@nopenadda]

for someone whos watched standup since 4 years old and has wanted to do standup ever since, thank you Dane for this. might finally try an open mic night

[@weallbleedred3646]

Since 4? And now u wanna do an open mic!? Lol its never late bro but its too late lmaoo...nah just fucking with u coming from a fellow comedy lover get urs brother!

[@BEDISA112]

Do it

[@stevenballantyne9710]

Did you do it?

[@zacknichols8013]

He's half a century old. Chill people!

[@patrickfaul9180]

:19 let me just interrupt and highjack the conversation 🤣🤣🤣

[@ItzStoddard]

Find you someone who looks at you like the girl in the slayer shirt looks at Dane, not the girl with the coffee texting behind him.

[@Johnny1.0]

The girl with the slayer shirt wont be the one blowing him later tho. Lol

[@SheedJB]

I think Nikki was excited to see Dane Cook lol

[@cassidyizumi]

Dane is a good dude. Seen his standup 3 times and will drop everything to see him again! Get em Dane!!

[@teacherreadtous4273]

Love Nikki so much! George Carlin was a comedy Einstein☺️ I loved this conversation with Dane. Thanks for giving us an update on him Nikki. I wondered what happened to him.

[@Synphus]

Always been a fan and always will be. Dane Cook is the only comedian I know who had fans that pretended they never like his comedy when he was on the out. It was cool to like Dance Cook in mid to late 2000's and then when it wasn't, so people stopped mentioning him when they talked about what comics they liked.

[@gunkanjima3408]

I don’t hate Dane, but his act was 100% high energy instead of actual joke telling. I would, however, listen to some new stuff if he put something out

[@ROFO79]

The alien where he dumped water on his head was great. Like you said though that was more energy than a joke

[@gatorsback6588]

Dane out here lookin like a Elon Musk and Ryan Reynolds love child..

[@Deathwink1]

You mean disabled

[@gatorsback6588]

@@Deathwink1 lol I actually had that in my comment and deleted that part...

[@valiantthor2215]

Wow

[@forbin1185]

Tom pappa

[@willcrago4463]

It cannot be unseen

[@adampaige2220]

Right after Nikki mentions Dane Cook on Jimmy Kimmel and to search it I immediately paused, searched, and proceeded to laugh my ass off lol.

[@jpapan1]

I havent seen the latest special, but Dane was on my list of comedians that I looked forward to getting older and their material evolving and changing. Hope he makes the change...and I'm willing to give him multiple years. Carlin didn't hit cruising altitude until his 50's. I also did not expect chapelle to become what he became as an older man, and I love it. Hope Dane's new material can be held in same regard as Chappelle's newer stuff. Loved seeing this behind the scenes type stuff. This is the good stuff

[@nathanmoy7448]

I LOVE YOU NIKKI! You're so genuine and passionate towards Dane, it warms my heart to hear such a love from comedian to comedian. Dane didn't deserve the hate he got, jealousy is toxic and I'm glad to see him on tour and doing well! TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR NARRATIVE

[@kurtismason38]

How many times is Dane gonna have to go on a podcast and explain his past?

[@robertk2007]

Because he has no present

[@thoughtsonpaper2]

I'm a huge consumer of comedy and own about 200 albums. I have all of Doug Stanhope's albums and Bill Hicks and cycle through them regularly. Once in a while and increasing lately, I'll cycle through my Dane Cook albums. His delivery is different, but he rips apart society and people in a similar and intelligent way to other great comedians. Dare I say he delivers it better as well. Some of those other comedians had some down time in their sets due to delivery style. Dane Cook didn't bore in between his insights. A true craftsman.

[@carlosgodoy1]

I like the main interviewer she’s a good speaker. Good questions well-prepared insightful feedback

[@93740il]

The thumb nail of Dane Cook looks like Jeff Garlin

[@nicoleowens2318]

That's who I thought it was! Although it's Jeff Garlin fyi

[@flex_piper]

Dane's roundtable special was larger than life if you followed him during that period you know what I'm saying 🤘 Hope he's working on another special with new material 👍

[@matthewendy8283]

First time I heard his stand ups was the Insomniac Tour performance... was amazing and one of his best

[@lisaverbosky4967]

Can't wait to see him this weekend.

[@carcillian]

People can hate on Dane all they want but the guy is funny, talented and doesn't steal jokes. His surprise set on CC years ago where he opened up about the hate and his dads death was one of the best most honest stand ups I've ever seen.

[@Flipindabird23]

I still like the guy, but you just can’t say he “doesn’t still jokes.” Without lying. He probably won’t steal jokes anymore.

[@napoleonbonerfart278]

Joke thief.

[@carcillian]

Give examples..he's no Mencia.

[@spoonface9698]

That’s cute his daughter decided to tag along

[@squintygreeneyes]

really? i thought that was his 18yo IG girlfriend

[@pjincho]

@Fly Smith 👊 to Dane. (I know I’m a monster. I’m 37 and look 24. These young girls flirt all the time. I’m conflicted. Gimme a break.)

[@dianneelgin6443]

Dane Cook and Nikki Glaser....two of my favorite people!

[@gibbyrockerhunter]

I really never understood the hate thrown at Dane. I always liked him. I’m glad he’s ready to make a “comeback.”

[@AliceInPantera]

The best thing about this video was the Amon Amarth shirt 🤘

[@reuvenlloyd6769]

Miss his comedy, haters can kick rocks.

[@colino5056]

Just watch anyone he stole from

[@johnflanigan2568]

I never liked Dane's comedy, but i respect the way he creates his own thing...and i have really liked hearing him sit down in the radio/podcast setting and just talk and tell stories. Good stuff

[@tiffanymcauley3429]

With respect you should go back and watch his early stand-up and comedic evolution.

[@christophercostello8210]

I think these pod casts are great for comedians, and I wish they had them for some of the greats who have passed to soon, keep on keeping it on.

[@susiesan]

Totally! I listen to Conan's podcast regularly - I would love to hear him talk to John Candy, George Carlin and Chris Farley

[@amberbailey8241]

Dane bought his mom a house when he was 29, his present gf was in kindergarten at that time

[@charlespurcell4528]

Haters ya r

[@Johnny1.0]

Dont be jelly.

[@squadbankz2388]

And is she a legal adult? Yeah? Then what's the problem? Oh I know why ur upset ur husband left you for a newer model and now ur butt hurt haha go sit down somewhere Karen

[@djwillbryan]

Good for him! I was 40 when I dated a 19 year old... Best year. Euphoric the first six months, Hell the second But, I wouldn't trade it for the world. I say if you got it, then use it!

[@billrichardson6620]

I’m actually a big Dane Cook fan, I think this guy’s hilarious

[@kanal9_]

and he is a fan of plastic surgery

[@alexjacobs2080]

Hes a great comedian period

[@razzirae5536]

Me too

[@colin-nekritz]

You like Dane Cook you should look into all the comedians he's stolen from, his act is merely other people's jokes just delivered terribly.

[@SylvanPaul]

I saw him at the garden when I was 13. was legendary

[@kungfew1396]

Even though I never was into Dane Cooks comedy much he always seemed like a very nice guy.

[@signehojme]

I'm a fan. His brother was his business manager and robbed him for millions; I believe his brother is currently in prison for it.

[@steve0aw]

His brother is in the same prison he used to work at as a corrections officer before Dane hired him

[@SONOFABITCH]

Karma Police

[@lavenderllamamusic]

@@SONOFABITCH this is what you'll get when you mess with us

[@chongli3007]

@@lavenderllamamusic who’s us?

[@Hustada]

@@chongli3007 It’s from a song by Radiohead.

[@douglasmcdonald6967]

The best Podcast so far Excellent conversation

[@AkwardCheeseIsAkward]

bruh dane cook has been so candid at me via podcasts lol

[@andrewizquierdo5944]

oh this is cool news. i was a HUGE dane cook fan back in highschool/college, so it's nice to hear he's back on tour. I wonder how he's gonna be this time now that he's trying to tone down the "animated" style he used to have. even though people gave him shit for being so "animated", i thought it was hilarioud. That B&E bit with him breaking down the door still has me in stitches whenever i hear it lmao.

[@natsune09]

Nice to hear about the shyness thing. I was shy as hell growing up. Now we all have negative qualities, but they make us who we are. The only negative quality I would have changed about myself is being shy. I missed out on so much in life, and I hated being shy. But it goes away as you get older and you stop caring about stupid crap, it went further away after being in the Army and especially after coming back from Iraq. Also drugs will make it go away, for me its a legal prescription for chronic pain from an injury in Iraq.

[@jamescole3588]

He looks like the guy who used to host Double Dare on Nickelodeon.

[@dynasty3310]

mark summers

[@ashleighholmes6670]

this is accurate

[@7Jstamper]

Look up Burt Reynolds/Marc Summers on Tonight Show. It’s wild.

[@jamescole3588]

@@7Jstamper dude I've seen that, it is crazy af!

[@lboogie9706]

Omg he does!!!!!!!

[@SPCBRAWLERZ]

So glad I've seen and known dane cooks comedy for over 12 years now.

[@AFuller2020]

Comedians talking about their feelings, what a treat.

[@kpatt2006]

Dane loved those boot cut jeans back in the day.

[@Nice-music585]

I absolutely love this guy. understandably comedians sometimes say things that get ppl riled up but he's an absolute comedic genius

[@cameleyez]

Uh...no.... he's one of the worst comedians I've ever heard.

[@Nice-music585]

@@cameleyez no need to say no..its a difference in tastes and opinion, for me he is

[@Youaintseenmeright.......]

He's a plagiarist. He irritates people because he's fake.

[@nmmiller05]

Been a Dane Cook fan since '99. I was 12 and he did a late late night set about scented markers.

[@Carbonx007]

Dane cook is an inspiration..down to earth truly one of a kind..

[@TheEviIOyo]

Dane used to look like Ryan Reynolds, now he looks like John goodman

[@LlamaDrama142]

The difference a healthy lifestyle makes. Ryan’s been a healthy eater and goes to the gym regularly. Dane wasn’t fat, but was never really in athletic shape, and probably didn’t go out of his way to maintain a strict diet either.

[@Tann-iG]

And John Goodman is a bit thinner these days....

[@ryan2985k]

How dare him for not being ripped like 15% of men 🙄

[@db8094]

Pot calling the kettle black I'm sure.

[@user-cb2lz8yy9s]

Guy always cracked me up and I am glad to see him coming back. However in the thumbnail he looks like Meatloaf in fight club...weird...

[@stormcorrosion176]

NES 83’ oh man bro, its trur

[@bmarkrundle]

His name was Robert Paulson.

[@dvdndsWill]

😂

[@user-cb2lz8yy9s]

One Wade Ah yes...Robert Paulson. 🤣🤣🤣

[@hankschweisel]

Bitch tits

[@kendals3833]

Can’t wait! Never stopped LOVING him! We were here waiting for you old friend... Now let’s walk off into the sunset!

[@sailirish7]

I love that that guy has an Amon Amarth shirt on \m/

[@kpobje]

there are 150 other camera angles that would have made Dane look better.

[@djwillbryan]

Same can be said about Nikki Glaser...

[@tomwood4068]

Never thought Dane Cook was funny, but I'm glad other people like him.

[@APSuave]

Miss you Dane!

[@Mikeonabus]

Thank you Dane.

[@johnnypeps666]

I defended Dane Cook FOREVER. Glad to see him in a happy place.

[@djdannyd816]

Dane Cook The Legend

[@lesco51790]

Dane Cook will always be one of my favorites

[@baron7755]

the chick on the left just keeps looking up like "What is this old man talking about? Who are Carson and Carlin, and these others? Let me check my phone the entire time."

[@aprilleerose]

That’s his girlfriend lol

[@baron7755]

@@aprilleerose for real?!

[@CarMaintenanceGuy]

I loved Dane Cook in "Waiting..." I wish I saw him perform more with Ryan Reynolds. Those guys are awesome. Please make more movies with both of these guys acting together. Thanks.

[@JustLikeHeaven77]

Welcome to Thunderdome, btch.

[@africaRBG]

"you dont even KNOW!!!"

[@aprilleerose]

I did my best; I did my best!

[@DD-sq3mr]

iv wanted DC back for so many years !!!!!!!! ALL SUPPORT!!!!

[@BryanB.C]

I use to love this guy! N then out of nohwere he left the scene, glad to see him coming back!

[@Ancient_Entity]

He didn't leave... he was ostracized for stealing jokes and is just now recovering from it

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Saw Dane live, absolutely hilarious. Don’t get the hate.

[@LIZZYRULES]

His personal life is another story. He used to be very misogynistic towards other comedians and women in general. Basically used women how he wanted. He's gross. Other comedians don't necessarily give a shit a him cuz of that. He was his own reason for leaving the spotlight.

[@louisberhup5797]

His comedy was misogynistic, he is chill, positive, hard working, and flirty funny to women off camera. Know who your talking about, instead of spread fucking bullshit rumor.

[@lucaservin6768]

That shirt he's wearing tells me he hasn't changed at all.

[@AmberDawnLee]

therapist for comedians, he gets us - lol

[@angelafranklin2267]

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE DANE COOK!