'DAN LEE' - Putting Yourself Out There

Dan Lee is a comedian working in the Chicago area. Catch him cooking up at a microphone near you. 🔥 In this episode, we discuss how medieval pirates would suffice in modern warfare, which accents are the coolest, how to bring back the show 'Celebrity Deathmatch' in a live-action reboot, Dan's experience of quitting cigarettes cold-turkey after 16 years of smoking, the genius of Norm Macdonald, why 'Better Call Saul' was superior to 'Breaking Bad', and much more! 💯

__ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro and Fortnite sponsorship joke 0:21 - Welcoming guest Dan Lee 0:53 - Starting stand-up comedy 1:37 - Frequency of open mics 2:00 - Comparing three mics a week vs. three a night 2:14 - Inspiration from other comics' goals 3:30 - Lessons learned from open mics 4:13 - Transitioning from weird humor to storytelling 5:57 - Adjusting comedy to different audiences 7:04 - Navigating comedy in diverse environments 7:40 - Ultimate comedy vision 8:05 - How booking for shows works 9:09 - Networking in the comedy scene 10:13 - The supportive Chicago comedy community 11:19 - Chicago vs. other comedy scenes 13:58 - Social media for comedians 17:01 - The challenge of using TikTok and other platforms 19:51 - Creating and producing music 21:54 - Cover art for songs 23:27 - Joys and challenges of performing music 24:26 - Singles vs. albums in today's music industry 26:06 - Parallel challenges in comedy and music 27:47 - Revisiting and improving comedy material 30:03 - Handling bombing and staying motivated 32:11 - Comedy's impact on personal growth 33:06 - Building a comedy set and timing 36:29 - Staying calm under pressure on stage 38:05 - Mentors and peers in the Chicago comedy scene 39:42 - The value of constructive criticism 41:08 - Favorite comedians like Norm Macdonald 43:04 - Comedy community interactions 45:17 - Hypothetical desert island scenario 48:00 - Solving world conflicts through fun and unity 50:01 - Turning conflicts into celebrity fight entertainment 52:02 - Aspiring to appear on shows like Hot Ones 53:35 - Mimicking accents and cultural quirks 56:03 - Various American and international accents 59:00 - Pranking with accents in public 1:02:00 - Ranking cool accents (e.g., Boston and New York) 1:04:53 - Firsthand impressions of New York City 1:06:56 - Comparing city living and nightlife 1:12:05 - Travel aspirations and cultural exploration 1:15:45 - Fascination with ancient civilizations 1:19:45 - Evolution of human adaptability 1:20:14 - Pirate history and myths 1:22:56 - Hypothetical pirate invasion scenario 1:26:09 - Reflection on modern and ancient warfare 1:28:34 - The role of random facts in creativity 1:28:46 - Discussing Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul 1:33:00 - Watching Breaking Bad live and the impact of streaming platforms 1:35:02 - "The Office" and the streaming wars 1:36:05 - Opinions on Yellowstone and TV show investments 1:38:02 - Favorite movies and the sequel to Happy Gilmore 1:40:10 - Disappointments in TV show endings: "Game of Thrones," "Dexter," and others 1:44:29 - Challenges of quitting smoking and addiction habits 1:47:00 - Reflections on life’s curveballs and finding balance 1:49:56 - Effects of marijuana and nicotine withdrawal 1:52:05 - Overcoming addiction through willpower 1:55:48 - Philosophical reflections on addiction and temptation 1:57:10 - Discussion on Patreon and podcasting opportunities 2:00:30 - Final reflections on creativity and putting yourself out there 2:03:03 - Outro: Social media and final message