Jeremy Alder - How a Homeschooled, Philosophy-Majoring Preacher Got Into Comedy

Jeremy Alder headlines comedy clubs and bars around the country and has opened for several nationally touring acts, including Demitri Martin, Russell Howard, Tom Papa, Aparna Nancherla, Nicole Byer, and Chad Daniels. He received his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin, and his master's from Duke Divinity School. Find out more and see his tour dates at https://www.jeremyalder.com and connect with him on Instagram ⁨@jeremyalder⁩ .

Jeremy Alder's full Dry Bar comedy special: https://youtu.be/i9OmDo5Weoc?si=a9jaKKmBKnqjWWaW

Jeremy Alder's Nateland Presents comedy special: https://youtu.be/7ujENbAem7c?si=5mQhh6b_Au8As8VV

Chapters

00:00 The Unique Journey into Comedy

02:54 Philosophical Foundations and Early Influences

05:49 Transitioning from Science to Philosophy

08:37 Exploring Faith and Doubt

11:30 The Role of Mentorship in Philosophy

14:38 The Shift from Academia to Activism

17:29 Living Out Philosophy and Theology in Community

36:18 The Impact of Analytic Philosophy

37:42 Journey Through Theology and Academia

42:12 Philosophical Questions from Childhood

46:29 Developing Public Speaking Skills

53:20 The Transition to Stand-Up Comedy

58:12 Navigating a Comedy Career

01:00:05 Highlights of a Comedy Journey

01:02:54 The Role of Social Media in Comedy

01:08:21 Building a Community Around Meaningful Conversations

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