'JOSH GLOOR' - Overcoming Addictions and Anxiety

Josh Gloor is a comedian/podcaster in the Chicago area! Catch him live or tune into his show, 'Afternoon Gloory', today! He posts comedic content constantly. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why Chicago is the best city for comedy, finding our voice by distinguishing ourselves from our influences, managing addictions, how moderation might be impossible, why Josh might move to Salt Lake City, and more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction to Episode 102 0:07 - Special Guest Josh Gloor Introduced 0:13 - Josh’s Background: Comedy, Podcasting, and Moving to Chicago 0:39 - Quitting Dating 1:00 - Why Chicago is the Best City for Comedy 1:40 - Comedy Scene Comparison: Chicago vs. Colorado Springs 2:53 - Comedy as a Career: Netflix, Standup, and Local Success 3:54 - Challenges in Colorado Comedy Scene 5:01 - Navigating Open Mics and Gatekeeping in Comedy 6:35 - Learning Setup-Punch Delivery in Short Sets 8:16 - Finding Your Voice in Comedy 9:23 - Mimicking Influences and Developing Originality 10:27 - Mind-Blowing Quotes and Merchandise Plug 11:30 - Thoughts on Comedy Influences and Role Models 13:03 - Being Genuine and Unapologetically Yourself 15:02 - Judging Others: Healthy or Not? 16:12 - Connecting with People Despite Differences 17:05 - Silent Reflection and Humor in Daily Life 18:52 - Vulnerability in Comedy and Real-Life Conversations 20:10 - Handling Mistakes During Performances 22:08 - Performing Music vs. Comedy 23:14 - Overcoming Stage Anxiety and Embracing Imperfection 25:39 - Persistence and Improvement in Comedy 28:19 - Being Overly Self-Critical and Finding Humor in Failure 31:23 - Confidence and “Fake It Till You Make It” 33:02 - Workshopping Material and Retiring Jokes 36:12 - External Input on Creativity: Pros and Cons 38:46 - Ideas as Universal Inspiration 40:57 - The Ethics of Joke Stealing and Creativity in Comedy 44:00 - The Joy of Performing and Artistic Expression 47:33 - Being Present in the Creative Process 51:00 - Addiction, Sobriety, and the Mundanity of Life 55:32 - Seeking Happiness and the Importance of Sharing 1:02:31 - Reflection on the Movie Into the Wild 1:08:06 - Writing Music: Themes and Esotericism 1:12:12 - Embracing the Gray Area and Balanced Perspectives 1:19:02 - Social Media’s Impact on Society and Real-Life Interaction 1:25:17 - Psychedelics: Potential Benefits and Perspectives 1:30:45 - Navigating Sobriety and Romanticizing Relapse 1:36:34 - Observing Alcohol’s Effects While Sober 1:40:27 - Struggles with moderation and abstinence 1:44:49 - Differences between alcohol and weed effects 1:45:18 - Drugs and creativity in music and writing 1:46:43 - Writing sober vs. under influence 1:48:32 - Challenges of performing in suboptimal venues 1:50:00 - Importance of audio quality in open mics 1:52:01 - Hosting an open mic and building a community 1:54:18 - Musings on moving to Salt Lake City and comedy scenes 2:01:05 - Reflections on isolation and social connections 2:05:19 - Benefits of hosting an open mic for growth 2:08:35 - Balancing different creative pursuits 2:10:28 - Closing thoughts and social media plugs