A deep dive into Greg Warren’s comedy process—discipline, clean sets, crowd work, and the stories behind The Salesman, The Champ, and Farming.

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Comedian Greg Warren breaks down the craft of stand-up comedy, from his iconic “Flute Man” bit to his obsession with Jif peanut butter. He shares how discipline from wrestling shaped his writing process, why frustration and curiosity fuel his best material, and how clean comedy sharpened his voice. The conversation explores joke-writing, bombing, rewriting old premises, crowd work, corporate gigs, and the balance between trauma, frustration, and humor. Greg reflects on his specials The Salesman, The Champ, and Farming, and digs into creativity, discipline, silence on stage, and the future of stand-up.

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Emma unpacks happiness, self-worth, therapy, ADHD, codependency, addiction, and the tension between gratitude, fulfillment, and modern social media.

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Comedian Emma Willmann reflects on happiness, self-worth, and the ways society sells false versions of joy and sexuality. This conversation explores how consumer culture shapes our definition of happiness, how porn and media distort intimacy, and how self-awareness, therapy, and reflection can rebuild personal meaning. Emma and Michael dive into comedy, ego, resentment, ADHD, codependency, overconsumption, relapse, suicidal ideation, and the tension between gratitude and fulfillment. The episode covers addiction, relationships, boundaries, and the mental health impact of social media.

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