Pete Lee | EP 341

Riffing with Pete Lee: Comedy Journeys, Audience Dynamics, and the Art of Hosting | Raise the Rifts In this episode of Raise the Rifts, host Keith Reza interviews comedian Pete Lee. They discuss Pete's recent visit to Comic-Con, his experiences with various audiences, especially college students, and the importance of the role of the host in a comedy show. Keith shares anecdotes about his own comedy journey and reflects on their shared experiences starting young in the stand-up world. The episode also explores the significance of social media and self-production in a comedian's career, offering insights into both the challenges and triumphs of the stand-up comedy scene. Pete's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/peteleepeteleepetelee/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4iSSTpkIEGnbTdUcdDJtw X: Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Show! 00:31 Comic Con Adventures 01:36 Introducing Pete Lee 02:58 Jury Duty Stories 07:21 The Comedy Grind 14:26 Writing and Performing Comedy 24:06 The Evolution of Comedy Careers 34:26 The Power of YouTube for Comedians 35:22 Struggles of Selling Tickets 36:37 The Reality of Bringer Shows 44:38 Hosting and Its Importance 52:39 Navigating Difficult Crowds 58:48 Challenges with Woke Audiences 01:05:30 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Socials

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