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Jerry Seinfeld stopped by What A Joke with Papa and Fortune to discuss the comedy writing process and tuning out the critics.
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[@jesustheillusionist6484]

I love how he comes in like, "What's the deal with headphones?" Classic Seinfeld.

[@stretchmovisuals1258]

😂😂😂😂

[@YPTusa]

Classic douche...

[@grvlpts]

What is the deal with Corn Nuts? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnEZYljms1qhtU

[@mike2462]

I loved that part. The woman seemed to agree though. Had no real idea why they were sat wearing the headphones. It's almost like - oh it's what people do now. Glad Jerry called it out as nonsense.

[@historyiwitness5915]

Better is how no one in the room is wearing headphones ten seconds after he says it.

[@brette6854]

Jerry Seinfeld loves Jerry Seinfeld.

[@RealmDesigner]

It is his sense of humour if you think about it.

[@andrewt836]

Why wouldn’t he?

[@nobasementinthealamo3859]

Is that comment Jerry speaking in the third person?

[@jumpinjahosaphat4648]

I mean if you were him wouldn’t you?

[@shelley6477]

He’s really becoming unlikable

[@onyx9857]

Kramer: “Jerry, you in the headphone zone?” Jerry: “Nooooo! No zone. I dont like the zone. I dont want the zone. Keep. Me. Out. Of. The. Zone. Im a no-zoner.” Kramer: *stumbles around* “you need the zone jerry!” *slams the door behind him*

[@trooper744]

This deserves more credit

[@AztecDread]

🤣🤣

[@simondan3828]

Don't wanna disappoint you mate, but you totally nailed the spirit of the Frank Caliendo Seinfeld impression.

[@onyx9857]

@@simondan3828 Frank is great.

[@danieltx7066]

I don't *wanna* be in headphones!

[@LilieFu]

I like how he straight up told his wife, “I’m going to start acting differently.” No mystery.

[@spenser9908]

Jerry has become the guy from Seinfeld who wanted people to call him "Maestro".

[@mcq31mc]

"Joke Nazi"

[@NAKMEEZY]

Lmfaoooooo so true

[@carlosiribarren2270]

is a kind of bojack horseman

[@ownpetard8379]

If he had a cigar, he would be the George character when he made money on a stock (I think it was). Have another dessert!

[@grahamstokes2696]

@@ladytruth303 Hee hee. Okay. Her her. Whatever.

[@carrieoh7197]

His voice never changes! He sounds EXACTLY the same as 30 years ago!

[@adamthobajr8597]

Because he's quiet IRL

[@elizabethr4107]

Clean living. That means he doesn't drink or smoke or strain his voice

[@algrant1354]

Wots the deal with that😮😊

[@dizzy_derps]

If you're not sure that Jerry Seinfeld is a comic genius than just ask him, he'll let you know.

[@jfish032]

😉

[@steadtv]

: ) Nice. -Well, he is genyus, but he is NOT a genius. If you can't defend yourself, and you know anything about Life on Earth and you still have not learned to defend yourself, and You "rely" on others.......ahhh... God bless Us!!! : )

[@jfish032]

@@steadtv 🙂 right.. ...

[@dizzy_derps]

@@steadtv ...what?

[@neil8194]

You ask him! (Turns head away to audience; raises sarcastic eyebrows) RIP Don Rickles

[@guguigugu]

i am watching a radio show. the 21st century is really something.

[@ehabibrahim699]

I’m actually wishing this was only radio so it won’t kill my phone battery 😂

[@jorgevaldez9257]

😄😂🤣 That's nothing. Wait until we get holograms... of radio shows. 😄😂🤣

[@SunnyOutside-os4rw]

Who could have predicted that talking never went out of fashion

[@parkerxjr]

Honesty is very funny . I think a lot confuse arrogance with confidence. Jerry is great and he knows it. .

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Except when talking the greats of stand up, his name always gets skipped over. It's like Stephen Seagal thinking he's really a world renowned martial artist because of his movies. He's convinced he's still one of the best even without the sitcom and... by just about anyone's standards he's not.

[@skydraw5894]

The Low IQ Club will never stop congratulating themselves for belonging to it, sir. But let someone outside the club remind them that they are in it, and even an unbelievably successful billionaire gets called a bum. It's all they have, don't take it from them.

[@karlsteeves8116]

Jerry kinda fucking sucks man.

[@VeganSoulMama]

Yes and good confidence comes from being well prepared.

[@SM-bm6jo]

People also confuse aggressiveness with assertiveness. People say "aggressive" is a virtue. They really mean assertive. Aggression repulses people, makes them angry and defensive. Aggression closes doors. Assertiveness is being ready and taking the opportunity to advance things when a door opens up.

[@theramilpodcast2300]

Jerry - “What if we just took a year” Coronavirus - “Say no more Jerry!”

[@deborahrose8621]

Brilliant

[@alifmuhammadchicago]

Banya Is Coronavirus. Rated PG-13

[@mahthil]

And we got the pop tart movie from it.

[@LilieFu]

He’s 65! Looks so good.

[@goatshark3157]

Wow i thought he was barely 50!!! Very good

[@squelch666]

You look good

[@mdarrenu]

The statement of 5 years to build a great hour is the first time I have heard a comedian get specific about writing good stuff.

[@jonathangarmuth8975]

This segment titled "Agreeing with Jerry, yup uh huh"

[@debeukeboom5671]

Jonathan Garmuth completely, 3 people, 1opinion...

[@ThunderPants13]

Same thing with Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. No one ever disagrees with him on that show.

[@debeukeboom5671]

I like that show though, genuine car enthousiast and nice guests

[@jonathangarmuth8975]

They wouldn't air it if someone argued with him. I'm sure some of CICGC is scripted but with so many comedians they tend to get along and have real banter. I'd like to see Jerry banter with Paul Mooney!

[@ThunderPants13]

They hardly ever show anyone even politely disagreeing with Jerry on CICGC. I'd like to see a little more back and forth with him and his guests, just to see what their real opinions are.

[@myjizzureye]

I love the uncomfortable laughing at things that are not funny in case Jerry meant for them to be funny.

[@icecoldchilipreppers6496]

😂😂😂

[@jstdrv]

I dont love that, it's irritating, although it became better towards the end

[@stazi7532]

Exactly the guy hasn’t been funny in decades and walks around talking shit because the crowds are forced to laugh at him because of the name

[@dagameplayer]

@@stazi7532 or because they have a different opinion than you. Comedy is subjective.

[@mistweaverjc7898]

@@stazi7532 I would say Comedy is really a subjective thing. Seinfeld is interesting and sometimes it's funny and sometimes it's just observational and I think that kind of persona that you eluded to is what makes him so famous "He's Kinda funny" I think that's the quote that best describes Seinfeld. Having said that, he does something that other Comedians can't do which is identify with People on a individual level even though we all know he is wicked rich. He is literally "Average White Guy" but he isn't, I think that persona he talked about is the thing that makes him "Safe" which is why "Kinda Funny" and "Safe" is how he gets his check, it's actually pretty genius tbh

[@Edgarthelender]

Jerry saying “the real me is alone” is the deepest shit I’ve heard in a long time.

[@guharup]

All greats are alone

[@cedarvaleparents2644]

Wow many of the comments miss the mark with this interview. I almost didn't watch because of the comments but I'm glad I did watch - his feedback and advice are invaluable not just to comics but any artist. And watch how he actually listens to Fortune and Papa, really understands their challenges and gives advice to help them; e.g. create a secure block of time on your calendar, have an office away from home where you can go to create, don't be affected by "critics".... such good advice here,. Thank you Netflix, Jerry, Papa, and Fortune (by the way, never heard of Fortune before and started watching her after this!! The greatest kindness you can do is help someone achieve their dreams!)

[@easyengrave1649]

Jerry also said ignore the critics.

[@jamesmick8653]

It's amazing how many of you think he's arrogant. He's been doing this his whole adult life and has it down to a science. When you get to that level, there's nothing wrong with being direct. He's just very honest in interviews, plus he lives for comedy so he's quite often angling for a laugh. So many haters. You should all check out some Jerry Lewis behind the scenes, you'd lose your lunch.

[@markuschelios6891]

Jerry Lewis wasn't funny either. If Seinfeld thought you were going to ask him something on the street he would cross to the other side to avoid you.

[@pacer6694]

He’s not funny though

[@jamesmick8653]

@@pacer6694 Troll on.

[@scarletsjazz6472]

@@markuschelios6891 why shouldn’t he? 😂

[@markuschelios6891]

@@scarletsjazz6472 I didn’t say anything about should. Just the observation that he is arrogant. You could make the argument that he’s earned the right to treat his fans like shit. That’s great if you’re into S&M

[@MunkyRose]

Rodney Dangerfield wrote hundreds of thousands of pages through his career, as did Carlin, 2 of the arguably best ever, how could anyone doubt the value of actual writing

[@sanderstar1000]

Philip Yepez only an idiot

[@waynelast1685]

they wrote a lot but not hundreds of thousands of pages

[@spunz83ify]

@@waynelast1685 u wanna bet?

[@MunkyRose]

There is documentation from after Rodney died, he had hundreds of notebooks and trunks filled with pages of jokes from almost 60 years of non stop writing starting with his failed first foray into comedy

[@waynelast1685]

Philip Yepez ok maybe I’m wrong, but just seems like that much paper is not correct but ok .

[@rigsby1454]

Seinfeld has always been waaaay darker than people think. His comedy is always on the edge of being incredibly angry. He’s a man suppressing all of it

[@Frank-rk8td]

I like this

[@carolstiver4652]

Yeah, living with that sarcasm, yikes

[@thejew1789]

I’ve noticed this too.

[@rdc515]

Sets him apart from Bill Burr in that Burr admits that he's mad?

[@pandorafox3944]

Suppressing it? Hardly.

[@TheBaylor22]

Great stuff! Informative and funny as hell at the same time. It’s VERY hard to do what these guys do. No two people have exactly the same sense of humor. For a comic to be successful over a number of years is truly amazing.

[@bampcs]

There is a reason Jerry Seinfeld is so successful. He's disciplined. He understands how the "mechanics" of language works. And he strives for the efficient use of language so that no word is wasted and that there are no unnecessary words getting in the way of the joke and the laugh.

[@CipherSerpico]

Bruce Maurer No, the reason Seinfeld is so successful is because of Larry David.

[@bigcalidave83]

@@CipherSerpico actually, LD only wrote through about 5-6 seasons and Jerry finished it out very successfully.

[@africaRBG]

Hes a comedy scientist. His show on netflix really shows that side of him. It's so great to see accomplished comedians talk about their passion in such technical ways.

[@brianb8697]

@@CipherSerpico How much you want to bet Jerry convinced Larry not to play George.

[@hrantesserian6439]

africaRBG this right here . He’s a comedy technician , more interested in the actual structure of a joke and what specific word makes it funny and so on .

[@jacobsellers4362]

What actually made me a fan of Seinfeld was his show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee on Netflix. As a millennial, I only saw a small amount of Seinfeld (the sitcoms). Watching CICGC, I got to see Jerry for who he really is. I have to say, the guy makes me laugh. His natural personality is really funny. He's an oddball, and that's what makes him appealing. He has a unique perspective on the mundane aspects of everyday life, which is where he shines. He also comes across as a genuinely interesting person to have a meal with, someone who is intelligent enough to have a good conversation with you over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, which is a refreshing thing in the digital age we currently live in. I appreciate Seinfeld and his "60's and 70's" perspective as a man in his early 30's. It is pleasant, funny and intellectual.

[@TheJeremyKentBGross]

That's interesting. I watched a couple episodes of the cars show and it didn't really grab me. I mainly remember his sitcom, which I watched a little in HS and mainly in college, some mid-late 90s but mostly early 2000s, even though it was mostly to all reruns at that point. I don't know why, but it's interesting to hear a younger persons perspective on this. Although I'd like to hear an older person's as well on account of the fact that when I finally watched "How I Met Your Mother" I was sorta blown away in that I had never seen a show that so perfectly matched my age/demographic/generation, with not only characters exactly the same age as me, but that was super in tune with all these little cultural things from all ages throughout my life from early childhood until then in various references and such. I'd never had that experience with anything on television before. I have heard some much younger people say that (HIMYM) is a shitty cookie cutter generic stock sitcom, and it might have been to me if I didn't relate to so many subtle little details in it, idk. It was interesting to see a younger person "not get it" as I had previously seen many sitcoms the same way he did. But then that experience and seeing others not get it, made me wonder about folks the same age as Seinfeld, which started in like the late 80s or early 90s (don't remember exactly which atm). Seinfeld had been my favorite sitcom for years (not sure when it became less relevant or memorable to me exactly over the years, but it left a lasting impression in my teens and twenties which I guess eventually faded over time), but I was mainly watching reruns almost a decade after they first aired in the early 2ks, when I was probably ~20 years younger than the original target audience. So then I wondered if I had been mid/late twenties or early 30s, whatever it was, when it originally aired, if I would have enjoyed it even more because of cultural stuff that went over my head like HIMYM did for others? Or was what Seinfeld was doing more timeless stuff while HIMYM was more just cultural references for a very particular age group and time? Although that said, idk that old Seinfeld episodes are as funny as they used to be, party because then it was original and now it's effects are "in the water", as it were. Although maybe some watching it the first time would enjoy it more than I now as I long since knew the best of it pretty well. Anyway, I don't have those answers. But it's interesting to observe yet a younger generation that is a fan of Seinfeld, but for completely different reasons. Time is a funmy thing. I sorta wonder what things will be like in another 20 years, and how much perspectives will vary between me and those who are much younger. Most likely, time will tell.

[@HF1.0]

🥱🥱🥱

[@HF1.0]

@@TheJeremyKentBGrossthanks for the novel.

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

I grew up watching Seinfeld, and I agree Comedians in Cars is hilarious.

[@loopie007]

I loved it as you got to know his guests as people, and not as someone doing a performance. I thought if Jerry picked me up for coffee, just how bad it would go. I could talk and chat like everyone else, but it would be the most uninteresting video of anyone's life. His guest really are fun people to be around. Thank you Jerry.

[@stratdx]

Seeing Jerry laugh is so absolutely satisfying.

[@mattmelis762]

Part of me really admires Jerry's passion for stand-up and his love of the form and those who practice it. As a working writer for 20 years, it reminds me of how writers at times romanticize what we do... and I also have to admit it can be really annoying, especially to outsiders. Very easy to come across as self-important and sometimes actually believe your own hype.

[@iamirish4361]

What's cool is that Jerry proudly announces his age and that, as a result, he has done it all in relation to comedy. I like his honesty. He is not only funny but he is also incredibly smart about what is funny and why.

[@christianfelix1773]

Haha Jerry goes in and tells them how to do their job.... That's so Seinfeld, love it.

[@09spidy]

Jerry: What if we didn't do anything for a year? 2020: I got you.

[@BoorayPerry]

Just in case anyone wants to know the reason radio people wear headphones and TV people do not. :) In radio, the person doing the interview is also the sound engineer. They have to listen for the end of the commercial so they can talk. They have to be able to hear the song that they are introducing if they are talking over the intro. The speakers in the room turn off whenever a microphone is turned on to prevent a feedback look or echo from the microphone picking up the song or commercial. Therefore, they must wear headphones or else they can't hear when to talk. Also, during an interview, they have to control the volume of everyone's mic in real time so they wear headphones to hear what the live feed sounds like and adjust accordingly. In TV, you have a sound engineer who does all this for you and a floor director to tell you when to talk. Sorry, but I couldn't resist. :)

[@SamAsm367]

A joke is a miracle. I like that. "Seinfeld" will become synonym for self-assurance.

[@d.jensen5153]

This is gold, Jerry, gold!! (Sorry, had to do that.) But it really is gold. Watching "Seinfeld" I naturally assume everything is ironic until proven otherwise. Here I get to hear Jerry's actual opinions, techniques, approaches, philosophy. Love it!

[@rokkumangaming7690]

Seinfeld is soo good

[@scotcombsvoiceovers]

I spent a most delightful hour with Jerry on the radio in Minneapolis, MN. He was a guest on the show. He was fun, funny, and kind.

[@kennethdias9988]

Jerry works very hard and methodical to write jokes and block out his routine. He has earned all his success.

[@kevino.7348]

Yes, we know.

[@NolanHawkeyeAnthony]

It’s not that big of a deal to block out a couple hours in a day to do your profession

[@loisdefelici3487]

Jerry seems more old school and honest, than many newer comedians I like his process and deliverance. A unique and funny man

[@edmonix6457]

Stop clicking on your YT recs cuz, you lost in a propaganda.

[@bigdickdolly]

@@edmonix6457 so are you. you just don't know it

[@Osiwan960]

"your brain is like a dog, he wants the treats and you can make it do anything" couldn't have ended it better!!!

[@acrossbarrier]

Jerry Seinfeld is a comedic genius !! You ask him he will tell you.

[@Mycollectablesyoutube]

Watching a great comedian perform a great series of jokes is like watching a great musician perform a great series of songs. I always want to hear them again!!

[@RolandMcGruner]

Great conversation, very interesting. They’re clearly talking about very personal stuff - what it’s like to create entertainment and live as that person.

[@poolboyinla]

Mark Wahlberg is just one of those guys that got lucky. - Jerry Seinfeld When I tell a joke, I am performing a miracle. - also Jerry Seinfeld

[@bleepblop9556]

Hahahahahahaha!

[@Greenmailerr]

marks brother was in a huge boy band he got lucky as hell

[@guillermotoro9496]

What he seems to mean is that Mark knows he got lucky so he works really hard to avoid losing it. I would think that Jerry might think something similar of himself

[@EricRogstad]

Re: Mark Wahlberg, to be fair, he did add, "... which applies to us too."

[@jeanhelms4755]

wrong, he said good jokes are miracles...not my jokes are miracles

[@cmpdas]

I know some comedians don't want to repeat their material, but the good ones, after a bad day at work, I find myself going back to their youtube videos and having many good laughs.

[@Shapes_Quality_Control]

I don’t know how many times Ron White has done the “Tater Salad” story but every time he opens a joke with “I was thrown out of a bar in New York City” the crowd roars with applause without fail.

[@AlexM-mr8of]

Just watched Jerry’s special from 1987. It’s hysterical and has aged very well. He does a lot of cereal material in that special. The man is very dedicated to cereal!

[@patrickmcguire7929]

I was just thinking last week about a cotton ball bit from decades ago, (Jerry did on Carson) that still is humorous. Most comedy does NOT age well. He is a Master.

[@pawelmatus]

Kramer would say: "Hey Jerry, what's up with those headphones?"

[@TheJeremyKentBGross]

Yeah, while digging in Jerrys cupboards and munching on something from them at the same time after he walked in without even knocking.

[@ColinPoole]

I'd imagine that he does want your feedback - he just wants it in the form of laughter.

[@kasimk4]

Cmhe cannot admit that tho.

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

kasimk4 He has no problem “admitting” he wants people to laugh. That is his profession. What he doesn’t need is approval and disapproval.

[@tod3msn]

@@michaelmcdonald8452 Dude..laughing is approval. Duh...Duh...tell me you are not an air traffic controller!

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

Laughter is not approval. I make people laugh all the time. Consequently, I don’t need for them to verbally tell me I’m funny. Why are you pretending you don’t see the difference in those two things?

[@ojpistorius6369]

@@michaelmcdonald8452 perhaps they're not pretending maybe they were hit on the head as a child

[@Caribbean_King]

Needed to hear this. Thank you!

[@overrooftops]

This is the 2nd time I've seen this. I love Jerry's advice, which is not only good for comedians, but for us regular folks as well. Like, reserving 7am to 12 noon as "your time." And having an office to go to (not in your home), where no one can talk to you and where you know why you're there... to get things done! And yes, why does everyone need to wear headphones!

[@chrisraymondmusic]

This is excellent! Thank you for posting!

[@kennethgarcia25]

Seinfeld's humor is about stating the obvious which is not obvious to everyone. It is about applying an alternative perspective to the mundane and everyday occurrences of life. Like why are you using headphones. The humor about nothing is about that which is everyday life questioned from the perspective of the humorist using the tools of an anthropologist surveying a distinct culture. Insights which trigger one's discomfort about seeing oneself from the awkward perspectives we often avoid or simply have never realized about how we act or what motivates us. That's Seinfeld. But it really feels like his time is over. The reason being that his humor relies on a level of humility in which he shares these observations as if standing along side us being as bemused as we become. Instead, he is gradually exhibiting a certain superiority and arrogance as though he has figured it all out and no longer depends on others getting the joke. He "doesn't want your feedback" because he is certain of his own funniness. In "Comedian's in Cars..." he flaunts his success in the style of Jay Leno's Garage and purports that "Comedians" have some special monopoly on humor! Most of those shows are just obnoxious and rely on star power and materialism, not humor.

[@kunstklappers]

You broke it down perfectly! 💯

[@replicantona]

Brilliant assertation mate, couldn't have put it any better.

[@thomasglover7937]

Yep. Still not funny though

[@kennethgarcia25]

@Paulonbass OnBass You said that. I analyzed it a bit deeper, but if that's all you got out of it, well that's just you.

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

The 'Comedians' show is basically a mobile talk show, like The Tonight Show only with one guest per episode.

[@GoodJuju.8D]

Jerry is a living legend for a reason!!

[@user-ym1vo7ql8n]

He jsnt really funny

[@thans111]

Yeah because of Larry David

[@SomersLisa]

Love this guy. Brilliant. The end.

[@matthewmyers4831]

If Jerry wasn't so funny he'd be the biggest jerk in history.

[@LukePickens]

Matthew Myers Couldn’t agree more. He’d boring af to hang out with but the older I get, the more I agree with him.

[@MegaNicolemarie]

I agree

[@DragonBellyTravels]

These personal traits can simultaneously co-exist; Jerry is BOTH, humorous AND a jerk. Watch his Netflix, comedians drinking coffee series. Outside of his guests, Jerry treats people like shit.

[@spoonface9698]

Matthew Myers Well he’s still a jerk. He’s just a funny jerk.

[@brockalbert5111]

But he IS funny, so you have no idea what he'd be like if he wasn't. Your comment makes zero sense.

[@thomasjust2663]

I liked this interview, it seems like a conversation between friends, very honest and insightful...I think I learned something

[@bonniefrank8690]

I’ve watched this twice. Pure GOLD.

[@Mealzanator]

I really enjoyed this chat. Jerry is so cool and confident. I need to be like this with my painting.

[@bcdrummer1962]

Here you've got a true comedy great - with a unique style that he developed - talking straight up about the process of comedy, and people just want to hate and criticize what they themselves cannot do. Here's an alternative idea: how about try to enjoy the podcast? This is GOLD. Mine it!

[@radhiadeedou8286]

People aren't criticizing his comedy, they're criticizing his personality, he's an asshole

[@bcdrummer1962]

@@radhiadeedou8286 "he's an asshole..."? How the fuck do you know what Jerry Seinfeld is like? Answer: you don't.

[@markallen6433]

@@bcdrummer1962 wait... did we not watch the same video? The one where Jerry Seinfeld is bitching about how Dave Chappelle is doing stand up comedy wrong? lol

[@speabody]

I don't think Jerry's a snob, he just takes his job seriously. E.g. when they were talking about stand-up specials being handed out like candy because people are insatiable for content. So of course the quality will be lower. (Hell, why do you think the news is a shitshow?) If you don't think that these days there is more emphasis on being liked and being visible, well, that's the point of social media. When he was talking to Michael Richards on CiCGC, MR said he wished he'd enjoyed his time on the show more. Jerry responded that he wished he had as well, but that wasn't his job. His job was to make people laugh. He was there for the audience, not himself. It's also about taking the craft of writing seriously. When he was talking to Garry Shandling for the Larry Sanders DVD, he also spoke of acting being overrated and good writing being underappreciated, which I completely agree with. I went to drama school (waste of a loan and time) and learned that performers are NOTHING without craftsmen like writers and designers to give them a place to work. Because of that, I've always been pro-writer. A stage manager I knew in undergrad told me of a shirt a lighting friend had: "fuck with me, act in the dark." Talking with Garry, he tells a hypothetical critic of jokes being repeated, "you write a joke." One other thing that made me laugh, he expressed sympathy for the "heartrending" plight of actors: "I want to be hugely famous because I can say things that other people will think of." I have nothing against actors, but if there's a group of people that always needs the piss taken out of them, it's performers. Joe Rogan has hilarious bit re: actors on a really old podcast, talking to Tim Ferriss /watch?v=bYV_PzbbnEY

[@SinnMaschine]

I couldn't agree more, Sam!

[@justchillin278]

Being intelligent can be a lonely place... Jerry is more than capable at what he does,and has always lived his own life.... Whatever happened to being insightful?

[@speabody]

@@user-hk7xm5pu1c at least you didn't waste *too* much time on this trenchant remark

[@TheHonoredMadman]

Jerry "I cant handle critism" Seinfeld

[@danieloliveira9370]

What the heck, I came here for knowledge and got life changing great advise. We love it

[@caseymanuel7199]

I just love this guy! I’m seeing him live again in December. I’m so excited.

[@cletusgarde9485]

i'm excited for you! I have a special in a local mexican restaurant's back stage that i promise you will be just as funny for 1/100th the cost.

[@ChicagoJ351]

I could listen to Jerry talk about the process of doing stand up and writing material all day. Pure gold 🤗

[@michaelanthony4750]

It's funny everyone is saying he's a jerk but I just see someone who is confident giving advice to people who are asking for it.

[@Yangmang]

@Corpsefoot Gaming cause people pay all that money to not laugh. Sure.

[@michaelcalia6072]

The heady freedom of having "FU" money.

[@kdnp529]

So Jerry Seinfeld knows he’s funny, and he’s “arrogant “ about his talent? Take a look at ANY of the really great comics and tell me this isn’t a common personality trait. This is part of what makes them great. I’ve seen Jerry twice in person and he is brilliant. No dirt, no politics, just observations about life, about “nothing” that turns an audience into paroxysms of laughter. He knows he’s a genius at what he does. He loves doing it. Coincidentally he is making a lot of money making people happy. Good for him! 👍

[@11matt11]

There are many greats who weren't. Dangerfield, Shandling, Robin Williams . In fact one of the most common trait of comedians is neurosis, lack of self confidence, and hating yourself. Jerry isn't like that at all, which is why many have trouble with this video. It also helps that he's the most financially successful comedian in human history.If his TV show had failed, and it was a major miracle it stayed on the air at the beginning, and Jerry struggled for material or comedy had passed him by, he would be something very different. He's still very defensive about using old material in this video.

[@11matt11]

@belleserpente Considering he plays to sold out shows throughout the country, many people think he's funny too.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

He does, did, the work.

[@justicecurry6433]

Paroxysms?

[@jjjuhg]

Best comment. Only smart people love Seinfeld and the Seinfeld tv show.

[@juanaltredo2974]

Jerry is an artisan, and one of those comedians that consider comedy a very serious business, and has to craft the joke little by little, like in modules. I think his process is fascinating and an art form by itself

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

*Still not funny though*

[@EpicLemonMusic]

@@haitiancreolewithluciano actually he is factually funny, worth 700 millions, largest fan base,long running tv show, movie writer,, award winning netflix series, top 10 stage show sellers in the world, referenced by worlds top comedians like Louis Ck, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Sebastian Maniscalco, etc. confirmed funny. Like to see your shit ass counter argument. Go back under a rock. Also Katt williams is funny but not even close to Seinfeld.

[@dianemurray6550]

Now if he could craft a punchline that wasn't a wornout trope your grandpa uses, he might still have a career.

[@juanaltredo2974]

@@dianemurray6550 yeah poor guy, what a loser eh diane?

[@dianemurray6550]

@@juanaltredo2974 just a hasbeen.

[@jessicaxo717]

A joke is a miracle…love that. Jerry will always make me laugh….he’s the absolute best. Thank you for this episode ❤

[@ticherteaching7517]

"treat your brain as a Schnauzer"....best piece of advice I've ever heard!!!

[@jakedizzle]

13:04 is straight up The Nerd Crew laugh that makes fun of that laugh 😂

[@williamsircin6025]

Oh cripes yes, this is the comedy podacast equivalent of what the Nerd Crew is ridiculing!

[@agee7777]

Jerry waves his coffee sticks like a maestro!

[@Mandrahale]

He’s a comedy icon. It’s not arrogance. He’s confident. Knuckleheads online who have 1/1,000,000th the talent and are more than willing to spout off on their greatness, skill set, or accomplishments. You know it’s true…

[@ziggytonumaa]

So much insight and good disciplines from Jerry Seinfeld. This applies not only for comedians but anyone in the creative field. Unless you're living alone, you can forget the home office. You must be alone. This is why you need a nice cubicle

[@MacClellandMan]

Jerry Seinfeld is excited for you that you get to hear him.

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

He would find this sentence so funny :') It was good :3

[@DrDomich]

😂😂😂 you couldn't have said it any more true

[@jkbjkb8899]

@Cancel OK #Jealous

[@jerrymammoser1509]

MacClellandMan these are the best comments ever....

[@theamazingbrokenman]

Jerry always has an interesting take, a funny angle, on every topic. Funny mind!

[@Protectobot]

Do you ever notice...haha 😉 I wanna do a segment like that but a bit different. Is it just me/do you ever feel like...?! LOL

[@xavierdoe2452]

clueless

[@Friendship1nmillion]

In *THAT* way he is Canada's version of {Australian comedian} Adam Hills. 👨‍💻🦘 🎤🚶‍♂️👏

[@merlinsrobe4621]

Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s Seinfeld developed a structure for his jokes, including phrasing, timing, delivery, punchline, everything. And ever since then, he’s applied that same structure to all of his jokes. It’s very jarring if you watch his bits from his earliest appearances on Carson, when you realize that his bit hasn’t changed in 40 years. He was great in his time, but comedy has evolved since then.

[@thoof2001]

Yeah, it's not as reliably, um . . . funny. I'd say it's devolved if Gutfeld has a bigger audience than Colbert. Which I find difficult to believe BTW.

[@henrybierman8431]

​@@thoof2001it's not because Gutfeld is funny, it's because Colbert is too woke and only makes fun of Trump and his supporters

[@STSGuitar16]

@@thoof2001the people who watch late night talk shows are typically older. Older people are typically more Fox News types than Colbert types. Makes sense to me how Gutfeld gets more viewers than the cringey woke liberal echo chamber. No young liberals watch late night tv.

[@DanielScanlon463]

Jerry...you absolutely did "The Pick" (S:4:13) #17:55 lol Excellent episodes for both of you!!

[@bocampbell6735]

This was brilliant and way, way worth seeing for all creatives, imo. Seinfeld is a maestro. TY.

[@JoshLavian]

No, no -- Bob Cobb is the maestro

[@jimmymitchell6537]

yeah yeah you heard Louis CK describe him that way.

[@jimmymitchell6537]

@23chrisfm omg you are hilarious!! How do you come up with these jokes dude, genius

[@jimmymitchell6537]

@23chrisfm keep it coming pal the world needs more

[@jimmymitchell6537]

@23chrisfm I just farted

[@kichigan1]

I refuse to use headphones in when I worked on radio. I could hear the monitor fine. But managers kept bugging me "put them on". I'm glad Jerry brought it up.

[@BigBird104]

You should probably have worn them.

[@danielespinosa367]

The answers is you have to modulate your distance from the microphone, whereas on jimmy fallon your mic is always same distance

[@josephcooper6692]

Sometimes calls are taken, sometimes there are recorded segments to hear. As a host you get cues from engineer, and also, you can hear if someone is off-mic & correct it.

[@Mixedbaby76]

Jerry loves Jerry Seinfeld and I love it! He is brilliant and genius!

[@Undercovergrandma396]

"It gets no bigger, in my opinion, when it comes to comedy than Jerry Seinfeld" She was definitely talking about his ego.

[@johnrcornell]

yeah what? Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock. I don’t care how much money he has, there are plenty of bigger comics. Don’t even get me started on /better/ comics. This guy is so full of himself it’s sickening. If this is the public persona imagine the private one, yeesh.

[@nevencuca1680]

@jrcii observe the body language of Dave Chappelle while drinking coffee with Jerry. You taste of puns is better satisfied with Dave perhaps, but himself is considering Jerry a stronger dude.

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

@@johnrcornell Well, of those 5 comedians you mentioned, only two are still alive as of 2023. You may like the other two more than Jerry, but are they more successful? Chris Rock has never had his own TV series, unlike Dave and Jerry.

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

I super adore him. He's one of my favourite people. I love how open he is. He just is, and, happens. It's good :) Tbh I think he's lovely. Also I love that he gave them both a cuddle. :3

[@lilbobby562]

Damn, i listen to yall on my way to work, glad to finally see the thermos you guys always talk about. Was hoping to see handsome jake and curly haired joe. Loved you since i heard you on the official podcast tom, keep doing what you do :)

[@hbkgreatestever]

All I could think about when he said doing nothing for a year was Summer of George lol

[@jamesdrynan]

The only comedian I know who wrote everything and MEMORIZED his material was George Carlin. His use of language married to his comic sensibility created a truly unique presentation. It's all fine and dandy to improvise, ( if you're good at it! ) but a written road map is helpful.

[@tomggabin5838]

Part of what makes Jerry successful is his brutal honesty. He is honest about himself and honest about his life and passion--which is comedy. For him it is an art. One that he has developed over many years. The best way to take Jerry is to think of him as an artist, and like Hemingway says about art, you have to find the truth. That takes guts.

[@Joe1935429]

The older I get, and I am really old, I find am less able to handle the two things that this interview presents in overabundance: fawning and boredom.

[@mistaleesreversespeech7728]

have you seen the seinfelds withOUT the laugh tracks ?.. they're just disturbing..

[@Joe1935429]

@@mistaleesreversespeech7728 If you watch the Seinfeld outtakes (bloopers) here on KZbin you see the principals laughing, repeatedly unable to deliver their lines. Neither you nor I, nor the other cast members, for the most part, seem to get the inside joke.

[@mistaleesreversespeech7728]

@@Joe1935429 I think the punchline we never get is the jewish supremacy thing .

[@TheTravisTube]

Fawning especially

[@TheTravisTube]

Mista Lee It was filmed in front of a live studio audience. That’s like saying, “Have you listened to Hotel California backwards ? ..it’s just disturbing..”

[@hobostovepipewife3419]

Hilariously, simply funny. Such great comical talent. Truly Blessed

[@badgerfishinski6857]

Krammer and Costanza made the SEINFELD sitcom. Anybody could have played Jerry the straight man. But Jerrys writing was genius.

[@cliffordbodine5834]

I first saw Jerry Seinfeld on Showtime? and I remember thinking to myself that this guy is going to be big. He was soooo good.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Jerry is open and honest and it's refreshing. Better to acknowledge the massive success and make fun of it than to pretend it doesn't exist. Most superstars lose their marbles because they're trying to pretend they deserve the success. Jerry laughs at it and says "here's how I did it". One of the few celebrities that let's you see who he is.

[@user-li5jn3jx9v]

I love his confidence ❤

[@mario26cesar14]

First minute Jerry is on the podcast he establishes dominance by making the host take their headphones off. Total asshole move. Well played

[@lewiscraw8294]

@Dennis Leavitt yeah it may have been a test. They should've told him to get lost with his idea. They use them for a reason.

[@fernandograca698]

@@lewiscraw8294 What is the reason?

[@lewiscraw8294]

@@fernandograca698 Status measure. It is human nature. Read on the subject of psychology for more.

[@fernandograca698]

@@lewiscraw8294 I meant the reason to use headphones.

[@lewiscraw8294]

@@fernandograca698 They wear headphones to monitor the actual on-air feed of the station so they can hear what the listener hears during times the microphones are turned on. If you’ve never recorded your voice or worked in radio or podcasting, the only way you’ve heard yourself is through your cheekbones. And since everyone else is standing out in front of you when you speak, you’ll never hear yourself the way other people do. Unless you wear headphones. It gives you a huge amount of control when it comes to adjusting your voice and presentation style on the fly. Joe Rogan tells people to wear headphones all the time because it makes people better at communicating. They will tend to talk over each other less etc.

[@GerritCoulter]

I'm subscribing to your channel for videos like this! Love it!

[@thetimdmiller]

Funny how people that have never done standup have the strongest opinions.

[@richsackett3423]

It's incredibly unfunny for someone to tell you how funny they are. Feel free to riff on that at your next gig.

[@brycethomas1138]

The dumbest thing i ever heard Joe Rogan say was something about how "Those people don't know what's funny because they're not comedians..." You pretty much just said the same thing.

[@theHumanBryno]

I dunno, you can be a person who has never cooked a meal in their life but that doesn't mean when you eat something that tastes like shit you're wrong.

[@anafranilgunk4469]

Look at some of those judges on American Idol, X Factor, America's Got Talent, etc. Several of them can not sing or are not talented in a skill but yet they are great judges. Somebody can go audition on stage who thinks they're hot stuff but then it could turn out their opinion of themself is delusional because they actually suck. That's why there are expert judges.

[@thetimdmiller]

@@anafranilgunk4469 yeah, they are the "judges" on a "show". I think its a little different.

[@sicilianjiu-jitsu2984]

Not to pat myself on the back BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT to the infinite power! Lol

[@EricPatno]

Clutch advice. Certainly some gems in there.

[@nickpavloff8977]

“The real me is alone”.......... that’s why he’s my boy

[@StephenPaulTroup]

I am the world's biggest Seinfeld (sitcom fan) but honestly, Jerry by himself is not that funny. But the show was so culturally significant, Seinfeld carries so much weight, people in the industry want to or have to fawn over him. Larry David is 1000% more funny by himself or as a standup. I'm not saying Jerry is not funny, he just ain't all that by himself. The stars really aligned for him when the Seinfeld cast and writing team came together and Jerry has proven masterful at playing that hand.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Jerry has been good at standup long before the Seinfeld show. That's how he got the show. Everyone else on the Seinfeld show never did standup. Michael Richards tried it after and we all know how that went.

[@taint_misbehavin]

"the real me is alone" well if you weren't before, you are 5 minutes after you tell anyone what you think about them

[@amekablame]

that is so true about the headphones lol

[@GaliSinatra]

Tom Papa, Loved your stand-up!! When's the next?

[@tnt01]

I saw him too, he is a much better stand up than Jerry.

[@nobasementinthealamo3859]

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: If you start watching Norm Macdonald clips, such as Norm talk show compilations and the like, you may sacrifice the next few days of your life to KZbin and lose any inkling of self-control that you had previously possessed.

[@ojpistorius6369]

You went through the Norm hole to I know I did and I'll never be the same

[@samir6047]

HAHHHH.??

[@bromill2676]

He’s so funny. This smug piss ant isn’t funny.

[@shangee2275]

S S The ‘Real Jerk’ line is rarely done cleverly. Well done.

[@nobasementinthealamo3859]

@@ojpistorius6369 -You said 'Norm hole', heh heh heh.

[@goodnightmr5892]

Comedy is like music. Everyone has a favorite song.

[@carlaharder5078]

a joke is a miracle...what a guy...love JS! Speaking truth to the G.P.

[@robertlarson1481]

😂😂😂🤣🤣