Doug Stanhope Something to Take the Edge Off - Stand up Comedy

Doug Stanhope Stand up Comedy
Something to Take the Edge Off 2000

[@trippymchippy8586]

As I knock 50, Stanhope has been the only voice of reason to me for two decades. I'm doomed, but happy to be so.

[@kenlieck7756]

Doug Stanhope, Voice of Reason to Trippy McHippy, Voice of Rhyme…

[@ceebee491]

Me too mate😎✌

[@timstadlmueller58]

Doomed in good company at least 🍻

[@trippymchippy8586]

Still happy.

[@Dev...]

✌️

[@stevegovea1]

I had the honor to tell him my jokes in my early 20s....he only laughed once...that was enough for me.

[@JoaquinCruze-ht7sn]

What was the joke that made him laugh???

[@stevegovea1]

@JoaquinCruze-ht7sn Something to do with when superheroes and villains fight, that taxpayers are left with the bill.

[@lullsbaby9321]

​@@stevegovea1 That joke sucks. If THAT word-for-word is the joke you told Doug, he probably pity-laughed at you because hey, he admired your guts for doing it in the first place. But JEEZ. Jeez. If you honestly can't remember how the joke goes, then... What the hell is wrong with you? Make something up! We won't know the difference anyway. Don't start the story with a "something to do with" or a "I think it was about" or any crap like that. That's a new type of lazy I haven't seen yet. I hope you worked on your storytelling skills since then :)

[@cleansanchez4880]

​@lullsbaby9321 holy mackrel, you really needed to take out some aggression didn't you?

[@LordOfCookies123]

It reads like a heartfelt, well written and well meaning comment. If that's your idea of aggression, I feel obligated to heartily wish you to get fucked. Good day sir.

[@Wingedtravesty]

Best Stanhope performance I've ever heard. The guitar was off-putting at first, but once you get used to it it really adds to the experience. Thanks for upload

[@Hequinne99]

Mine too xx Best set I have of stanhopes the music is what makes it best.

[@Beastlybeast71]

I've never bobbed my head to a comedy set before

[@roterfuchs8201]

i thought i was playing something else at the same time, now you pointed it out thanks.

[@firstlast4438]

I was also sekeptiical first time I heard butbit's perfect

[@prod.bynil-oh7440]

Didnt noticed the guitar until u meantioned it. Thanks a lot

[@Samurai78420]

I've heard this at least a hundred times, and it never gets old. He came hard out the gates on this one. The first 10 minutes alone are a diatribe of epic proportion.

[@Loseless11]

Same here. I've listened to this one 20 or 30 times. Genius pacing, amazing closure, great mood and ambient... one of the best I have ever heard.

[@Fazzat333]

Ive stopped counting ,I'm back again - getting ready for him coming to town soon .👍

[@bobnewton1064]

I watch Stanhope specials like geriatrics watch the price is right

[@Fazzat333]

@@bobnewton1064 Hash tag me too

[@Fazzat333]

@@bobnewton1064 Any links to rare bits would be appreciated

[@gr33n3ggs4]

Only the right kind of people get Stanhope. No bullshit standup

[@mikey-bz4it]

Im pretty certain him and joey diez are the only two people who will ever sorta understand me and actually get me kinda humor if you wanna challenge that i will not report any pics or msgs

[@mbak3d312]

I love smokin nd listening to doug

[@jimwatson412]

Outrageously funny He said Bill Hicks was a major influence

[@markmoz]

I love Doug but I can't understand why he always seems so star-struck /nervous when he is around Joe Rogan. His comedy pisses all over Rogans. He's probably quite self conscious irl.

[@DingDongDaddyFromDumas]

He somehow attracts a LOT of morons too though. Stanhope fans are either the right kind of people, or the wrong kind of people. Nothing in between

[@timmarrier]

Doug Stanhope is my best friend.

[@zerofriends5592]

..so we're fucked.

[@MsDrientje]

You must be alone.

[@cyberhawk80]

@@MsDrientje nogal een assumptie..

[@harryradley]

He's my role model and my cautionary tale.

[@screenPhiles]

@@harryradley Hopefully more on the cautionary tale side.

[@damien4208]

Vice Cops: "I can't make everyone as miserable as me, but at least I can put a dent in this community!"

[@bartholomeus1941]

"You dicks"! Lol

[@izatso]

ROFLMAO!

[@IZZYANDTHECATASTROPHICS]

I’m a huge DS fan but I never heard this one and holy hell is it one of the best! I really wish is I was there 🤣

[@Protectobot]

SOOO glad I discovered Doug’s philosophical humor and storytelling style. I’m a new fan 😊

[@MrCrow-hq9vt]

He's one of the greats.

[@MarifBagiyevVLOG]

In my opinion this is one of the best of Doug,props to Henry Phillips for his amazing work

[@markgigiel2722]

Yeah, I had a Bobby Barnett once too. Those memories keep me alive.

[@matjohn4092]

I was lucky to be on a subway with him where he did a impromptu set. It was epic.

[@jonnyjibjob6519]

Wow I'd love to hear it!!

[@MonsterDeplorable]

I came across this live album in a pawn shop back in like 08. This one and “Die Laughing”. I was instantly hooked. Doug is a rare comedic genius and a man of the people. Can’t wait to see him at end of the month! Stoked

[@brysonfuller7719]

My all time favourite Stanhope set. Seeing him live was incredible but I still didn’t laugh as hard as I did at this the first time I heard it. Between Henry’s guitar and the profundity of the Bobbie Barnett bit make this the definitive Stanhope experience.

[@willieschick7315]

No refunds is still great

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

There something fucking deeply sentimental in Dougs work, right through all the dirt, the cynicism and self loathing is something really profound and beautiful

[@RogerKomula-kl9lb]

I thought I had viewed them all, but this was new to me. It was like finding an oasis in the KZbin desert. Doug is my current spirit animal.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

My favorite comedian of all time!!

[@danielbingham9919]

Comedians typically record their specials over 2 or more shows and only keep the best parts. Even Doug knew how incredible this performance was, at the very end his last words are “THAT’s the CD.”

[@ben__6180]

Guitar player is great! Gives him plenty of space to build up a punchline, and that little caliope lick during the freak show bit was perfect (38:53)

[@libertylatenight3657]

THE GUITAR track was put on LATER you moron. What R U Stoopid?

[@MsDrientje]

@@libertylatenight3657 is it tho? If you listen to his podcast you will learn that it is Henry Phillips, one of his best friends.

[@inhubygvt]

As a fan of guitar, the blues AND Doug Stanhope , this was an excellent surprise.

[@1man1bike1road]

Interesting philosopher

[@adiaz2011]

Comedic genius and comedy legend in my opinion. Henry Phillips (guitar guy)is awesome as well but fan!

[@geishaboucher4881]

Never got tired of his type of comedy. You rock Doug!

[@jefff8467]

This has to be some of the greatest standup I have ever heard. I am beginning to think that Doug Stanhope is a genius. This is to Bobby Barnett.

[@jonnyjibjob6519]

The acid bootleg is a close 2nd!!

[@speez71]

Every comedian idolizes him because of his pure comedy anti $ truth. Check out Joe Rogan talking about him. He's a true behind the scenes comedian. Other comedians sell out stadiums, but Stanhope would have an audience of comedians, just to witness. Like Norm MacDonald writing.

[@lnsanders69]

Most underrated comedian ever. I nearly crap myself every time I listen to this.

[@andrewsmith505]

"sorry sir you can't cash in your chips here"

[@H8nb8n]

I wish more comedians would put out an album with some ambient music! It changes their pacing up and I know it's a challenge for them to make their material work, but it's soooo fucking cool.

[@adamclark9459]

Thinkin the same thing dude, hope Doug does it again

[@adamclark9459]

Like a long song with better lyrics

[@deltahomicide9300]

Yeah it's very long car ride-friendly

[@zhangyuandyou]

My new motto: excess in moderation

[@alundavies8402]

Now that I am no longer destroying my liver and things like that my motto was take moderation in moderation and do everything else to excess

[@alundavies8402]

I should have written before I became sober as a way of keeping a roof over my head and avoiding prison and the nuthouse as well my motto was take moderation in moderation and do everything else to excess it worked for a while but now I have not got anyone to hang around with as all my mates carried on regardless and they died

[@zweimeterzwerg]

​@@alundavies8402 Heyo. If you ever hang out in Germany let me know. We can have a moderate drink. Take care mate.

[@ahmedsultani3028]

54:10 damn that hurts. Especially with that guitar in the background..

[@cupidstunts1879]

Heavy bruh. But then, This guy is genius.

[@binauraltonez495]

Hung out with this guy a few times back in the day. Finally found a copy of this one! A classic

[@ToddtheExploder]

This is really, really good, Doug.

[@ToddtheExploder]

Ok, everybody, for him: “DOUG! DOUG! DOUG! DOUG! DOUG!”

[@mattbaker1453]

Doug Doug Doug Doug!

[@blop-a-blop9419]

Doug ! Doug ! Doug ! Doug !

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

Doug! Doug! Doug!

[@drazicmilosovic1065]

Doug! Doug! Doug! Doug! Doug!

[@matthewcasey4795]

God bless Henry Phillips

[@ylekiote99999]

25:00 - 25:40 I was at a crowded coffee shop cracking up.

[@dk101likeu]

Classic Doug!...One of the best comedians by far!

[@mark1952able]

Stanhope at his best

[@dcash7195]

this is the guy that told me about alex jones, cool guy

[@Rob_Mike_Litterst]

If you ever get copyright threats for removing this, i'll pay whatever it takes to keep this available (for everyone else) 🙏

[@ilovebutterstuff]

I love the guitar. Saved to "watch later"... Badass upload 👌

[@steveking6322]

Heard a lot of Doug but only now, with the guitar behind it, do I hear a bit of that Tom Waits way of looking at at things. Great stuff.

[@hey_its_travis]

For all you Doug fans out there he does do Livestreams on KZbin. Stanhopetv

[@MWorsa]

@20:36 to @22:16 😂❤😂

[@randybeeman7823]

Between this and the one about him backin' his Mom

[@faithfuljohn9836]

Cant wait for Doug to come back to Montreal.

[@algore7494]

oui on s'ennuie des Katacombes!

[@Rockinrobbisch]

This is great, i'm fixing my Double bass right at this moment .

[@scottmiles2275]

This is Peak Stanhope. 46:53 on would be an outstanding TED talk.

[@kashanahmed9023]

This makes me feel better

[@bartholomeus1941]

This guy is a fuckin prophet! Ever since no refunds.... I knew.

[@petesmith9475]

what is that drawing at the right is supposed to look like? Killer set as usual.

[@matthewduncan9357]

It's gotta be Doug because it doesn't look like Henry Phillips

[@jasonburns1753]

I’ve heard it said No Refunds was his best album but my opinion is it’s third. Something to take the edge off, Deadbeat Hero, then No Refunds.

[@azmanabdula]

Imagine if life to you was like the worst movie you ever seen "Its hasnt been great and I dont think its gonna be better at the end" Life isnt for everyone

[@robertthegamecat9548]

The fact that Stanhope isn't selling as many tickets as that guy with all the puppets - that's a clear representation of why our country has been, is, and will continue to be doomed.

[@teteteteta2548]

Jeff Dunham is all world wide appeal, sad truth but reality

[@bigpapaboomboom9735]

@@teteteteta2548 of stupidity.

[@11Kralle]

Pudding!!!

[@dagsmurphy501]

Thank you...

[@Musistics]

Life isn't for everybody. 😂😂

[@classesanytime]

Stanhope and Carlin always were the very few that could cough up some ugliness and spit some sense on an American lost soul!! Bless them for being real in a comedy fashion with a message!!

[@geinikan1kan]

Stanhope must be happy now. We can watch body cams of evil DUIs 24/7.

[@kringlefanten]

I pretty much know this album by heart now

[@philaldridge4178]

The term vice squad sounds like morality police. I didn't know know that was a thing in America.

[@splatterdaysaint9024]

Doug is the GOAT. no better.

[@sandysparacino9404]

Doug for President

[@Marchoupi]

The guitar aside, I was happy to hear this set

[@onpsxmember]

I enjoyed it even more with it.

[@luisa146]

@@libertylatenight3657 No need to be an asshole about it.

[@lukess.s]

@@libertylatenight3657 It wasn't put on after, it was played live with Doug

[@duniandoto]

This is my favorite Stanhope set after the Alex Jones one

[@Adam-c6x4l]

Stanhope for President!

[@rascalgarcia977]

Love this guy!!!

[@julianburr2750]

Two screws Doug, two screws.

[@drug.3797]

Fkn gold!

[@flybikesbmx6242]

give me your shoes!

[@stephen300o6]

I recall back when Silk Minge was balling one liners on the Def Jam comedy shows, they seem so stupid now, while others are still plausible head shots.

[@bigpapaboomboom9735]

This song is funny.

[@faithfuljohn9836]

Didnt remember this show. Fuck me all the way down to Michigan, that shit was hilarious!!!

[@johnhughes1783]

Doug's so blunt it hurts so good!

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

Henlips. ❤

[@lilsand.]

This guy should ask Brendan Schaub or Bert Kreischer for some help writing funny jokes. Either one of those legends will be able to help this new lad get used to not having to use a laugh track in his stand up to make it seem like the audience laughed. I was there that night, there wasn't even anyone in the crowd for the taping, we all had to leave the auditorium so they could put cardboard cutouts into the seats. We all got to watch the show on TV screens and absolutely no one was laughing, actually that's a lie he did get a few real laughs, but no where near the amount in this laugh track.

[@user-zr4pd1zp7l]

🎸🎶 Bert was here

[@Gr8Layks]

Everyone in America has a goddamn movie camera in their pocket-so why no video?!

[@bradwatson7324]

Who's the cartoon drawing?

[@kylecoleman3366]

Well done, Mr.Stanhope

[@Blind_Kamikaze]

Who's the guy on the right?

[@dr.fukmabussey2250]

Why is there a caricature of Joe DeRosa next to him?

[@kamelkadri2843]

Ended right when it got really good What a Shame

[@magistrumartium]

I recognize Doug Stanhope on the left but who is that guy on the right?

[@azmanabdula]

If you have had a root canal and the numbing agent just isnt working You know what death is like and I say....fark that Death sucks Like vomiting That shit can hurt!

[@nickbloom6861]

Oh my god, I love Tom Segura so it pains me to say this. But he stole quite a bit of material from this... The Midget part & Scared Strait to name a couple.

[@marvtheandroid]

I know. Mulaney did the "'Midget is the same as the n-word' joke in "New in Town" too. Also, Stanhope has a joke in a later special about how they can keep changing the word "retarted" to other words and we keep co-opting the new word, then Tom did that joke in one of his recent netflix specials. I'm trying hard to believe it's unintentional

[@randomm9683]

Look at when each peice of work was recorded and put out..I highly doubt stanhope stole bits ive heard both of those bits the scared straight had very little in common with Tom Segura's scared straight and if Mullaney did the midget bit he put that out in 2012

[@nickbloom6861]

@@randomm9683 I said SEGURA stole the bits FROM Stanhope.

[@babbezilla]

So if anyone makes a scared straight or midget joke theyre stealing? I thought they needed to be more verbatim (insert Schumer etc). pretty common things idk personally

[@nickbloom6861]

@@babbezilla I understand what you're saying, but Tom nearly quotes verbatim. He adds his own spin to it but the similarities are far too coincidental

[@joebaumgart1146]

AA is for quitters!

[@rayakoth]

46:50

[@ArtjomLyra]

Poor, Poor bobbt girl!!!

[@genericjesus8803]

who would give this a thumbs-down?? WTF, sure the guitar sucks and is ANNOYING AS HELL but Doug always delivers!! If I wanted to listen to Liona Boyd (guitarist) I’d go visit my grandma

[@tylerdurden6901]

Cop aka hired tattle tails

[@alundavies8402]

Bullies too

[@bigpapaboomboom9735]

🙄

[@nygivenpoint]

It's funny because it's true. You will be 80 lbs in a hospital bed someday

[@nygivenpoint]

Praying for death

[@leangainsuk6890]

Better without the music

[@stephaniebobek817]

The guitar is annoying

[@charliedilltarde9881]

so is your crying during a bj but your stepdad still managed to enjoy it

[@faithfuljohn9836]

@@charliedilltarde9881 holy shit mate, that was brutal!

[@charliedilltarde9881]

@@faithfuljohn9836 i agree, but it was a time before internet porn so whatcha gonna do? travel downtown? what would the prophet muhammed do?

[@faithfuljohn9836]

@@charliedilltarde9881 lerl

[@stephaniebobek817]

@@charliedilltarde9881 why do you assume I didn't enjoy the head? My step dad was hot

[@chefntoast]

Hates himself so much, he fears his children would be too much like him...

[@thebadlybentbluegrassboys9663]

Diogenes would be proud that we have a philosopher like him for our times

[@jdc1957]

Excellent

[@clarkied]

Doug the Dog 🔥

[@jdc1957]

Doug is ......... The closest We have to Diogenes.

[@NDRonin1401]

It was actually the poet Hesiod that said "moderation is best in all things". And tell me now that the ballad of Bobbie Barnett isn't the greatest piece of life-affirming poetry you ever heard, I dare ya!

[@ihopcsx]

Indeed

[@davidsmith-hb1jx]

20:25.... Stanhope: what's my name? Audience: crickets....... Doug Stanhope has no delusions about who and what he is. That's getting harder to find in this world. I'll be a fan till I die.

[@Zoologic21]

38:47 Hah! Right after Doug asks "whatever happened to freak shows?" the guitarist plays a little carnival riff

[@bullenharben9905]

The only people I hate more than myself, is everybody else.

[@Sporacle]

Comedians often focus on limiting time between laughs. Doug doesn't have that problem

[@robertpeters5813]

Mark Normand is like that too. He keeps them coming.

[@reavravenhurst587]

This is the successor to Bill Hicks. He can make anything funny. Can't wait to see his newest special.

[@angusyoung5398]

his newest special was average and very uncharacteristically unfunny when dark. I hope Doug doesn't have cancer like Norm

[@ceebee491]

He (Doug) didn't look like he was feeling it on his latest... He can't go. Im still mad as hell that Norms gone

[@bobnewton1064]

Doug beats hicks all day

[@yourdad587]

@@bobnewton1064 Not a competition, more like an allyship or common battle being fought...

[@smc9108]

I woke up everyone in my wing of the halfway house laughing at this in my bunk!

[@codybolo7803]

@Eddie Gooden what are you thinking he is talking about? To me it sounds like he is in prison

[@alundavies8402]

Good luck mate I hope that you are still on the out having fun and laughing at this guys jokes

[@visionsamongstfacades6125]

I was just in one of those bitches. Been almost a year now I've been outa that rat hole of society's underbelly..hope you're doin good man

[@0tt0z]

Hopefully, things are going well these days.

[@kaimerra2608]

This man is honestly a genius.

[@screenPhiles]

Beerhall Putsch? Maybe. Everything else? Hit and miss.

[@pickles8299]

I agree

[@bartholomeus1941]

Genius and a legend

[@visionsamongstfacades6125]

@@screenPhiles Got some recommendations for other comedians?

[@screenPhiles]

@@visionsamongstfacades6125 Living or dead? Does it matter to you?