John Early is a comedian, actor, and writer, currently living in Los Angeles. His new show “Would It Kill You To Laugh” with Kate Berlant is out now on Peacock. We chat about a Tom Of Finland activation we attended, valet at the gym, it's a trance music summer, Barbie movie tea, bartending at Cafe Gitane, John’s youth pastor vibe, nobody is actually interested in storytelling, Vita Coco shaming, having back surgery twice this year, Orville Peck scene report, his mom listens to every interview he’s ever done, John saw the Elvis movie, we’re doing smash burgers for the 4th, chilled reds have replaced oranges, when menus say “all the root vegetables,” the Mediterranean restaurant vibe shift of 2012, and some fitness tips for John’s back recovery.

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