The conversation revolves around the host's favorite show, his journey from Nebraska to California to pursue his dream, his experiences with the Dodgers in 2010, his early comedy career, and his thoughts on fame, privacy, and masculinity. The host also discusses his Netflix special, his upcoming movies, and his unique approach to media interviews. He shares his perspective on the changing landscape of celebrity and privacy, and discusses the importance of practical skills in today's world. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted exchange about the host's impressive preparation for the interview and the host's admiration for the host's research.
1. The speaker has a Netflix special that is streaming now .
2. The speaker moved from Nebraska to California to chase their dream .
3. The speaker trained with the Dodgers back in 2010 .
4. The speaker had a minimum accomplishment level, but they never reached it .
5. The speaker started their journey into Comedy Central after multiple iterations .
6. The speaker trained in a sketch group called the "Instruments of Destruction" before "Mail Order Comedy" and "Workaholics" .
7. The speaker moved from New York to a small liberal arts college in the Midwest, experiencing a significant culture shock .
8. The speaker lived in Iowa for four years, but was very ready to move to a big city .
9. The speaker was asked a question about the meaning of "babish" a billion times .
10. The speaker was fascinated by the career of Daniel Day-Lewis, who was able to maintain a private life while having a huge career in acting .
11. The speaker has been in the media for over a couple of decades and has noticed a shift in how the media interacts with celebrities .
12. The speaker has movies "Honey Boy" and "Peanut Butter Falcon" coming out this fall, which have received strong reviews .
13. The speaker has a pair of movies this fall, "Honey Boy" and "Peanut Butter Falcon", with strong reviews .
14. The speaker has been in the entertainment industry for a long time and has also founded their own venture capital firm .
15. The speaker believes that people who know how to fix things are better responsible members of their community .
16. The speaker has a quote where they say it's very weird for them to talk to people they don't know about something they care about .
17. The speaker appreciates white socks gear from the days of Easy E and Ice Cube to Kendrick Lamar, which holds an esteemed place in hip-hop .
18. The speaker is amazing at interviews .
19. The speaker has a YouTube show called "Fritzsche for a Chicken Wing" .