A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Nick Swardson


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• Promotion of TomAndDanWateringHoles.com and featured bars • Tap That Beer House's RFID-based beer wall explained • Highlights of Tap That and 1010 Brewing's community vibe and live events • Shout-outs to Celery City, West End, The Sullivan, and Salty Sisters • Nick Swardson's upcoming Orlando Funny Bone shows • Missed 2019 cruise with Nick due to travel issues • Cruise stories involving Chris Kirkpatrick, Ryan Cabrera, and wild incidents • Chris bought Dan’s wife a signed Silverchair guitar • Nick and Chris got matching tattoos on Train Cruise • Nick vs. Bill Burr debate on cruises’ pros and cons • Cruise stories: diarrhea smearing and hallway accident • Nick’s notorious 2014 Bob Carr show: chaos, drugs, passed-out fans • Elderly ushers unprepared for wild audience behavior • Nick and Dan joke about cocaine use during Lion King • Nick recalls wild comedy audiences in his 20s and 30s • Achieved platinum status with his comedy album • Bob Carr’s lack of security questioned • Reflection on social media's fun early days vs. cancel culture • Nick’s rise with “Party” album and Comedy Central specials • Colleges were peak venues during early 2000s comedy boom • Watch joke story: exposing himself as a gag • Commentary on shifting humor standards and consent in comedy • Started stand-up at 19, picked by HBO in 6 months • Performed at Aspen Festival, signed with Chris Rock’s manager • One of Comedy Central’s youngest half-hour special comics • Taped special at Jamie Kennedy’s, led to Sandler discovery • Cast in Grandma’s Boy after special caught Sandler’s eye • Shared values and humility bonded Nick and Sandler • Nick prefers walking or Uber, doesn’t own a car • Grew up on SNL, felt natural understanding of Sandler’s circle • Spade praised Nick’s scriptwriting on Benchwarmers • Dad was an investigative journalist and writing role model • Wrote clean, universal material to work anywhere • Criticized local comics for lack of drive • Emphasized listening and discipline from his dad • Attended Jennifer Aniston’s birthday at Brad Pitt’s house • Pitt introduced himself mid-conversation, was down to earth • Nick pushes back on idea that Hollywood is fake • Grew up obsessed with fireworks, caused chaos at Galifianakis BBQ • Zach banned fireworks after Nick’s misfire • Stories of fireworks tipping and setting a house on fire as a kid • Expelled from school, used experiences for comedy material • Parents divorced at 13, led to rebellion and drug use • Arrested for weed, sent to court-ordered rehab • Took theater as an easy elective, discovered passion • Acting/improv replaced addiction with performance high • Encouraged by teacher Jan Mandel to pursue acting • Stand-up quickly became his obsession • Chose clean material to go national • Stressed confidence and self-belief • Quit drinking, now only takes edibles for sleep • Encouraged self-reflection off social media • Grandma watched Grandma’s Boy and loved it • Proud the film still resonates with fans • Writing three new scripts to revive rated-R comedy • Grandma’s Boy exploded on DVD despite poor marketing • Film’s test scores rivaled Superbad • Confirmed for Happy Gilmore 2, out July 25 • Promoting Toilet Head live show as one of his last tours • Show features stories about Norm, Grandma’s Boy, and Reno 911 • Final thanks from Nick and hosts

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