Eddie Pepitone talks celebrity sellouts, political activism, AI surveillance, mental health, and the craft of political comedy.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 Trailer
• 00:00:38 Intro
• 00:01:00 40 Years in Stand-Up Comedy
• 00:03:35 Hollywood Realities and Disillusionment
• 00:04:03 Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Wells Fargo
• 00:07:27 Comedians, Selling Out, and Bob Dylan
• 00:09:56 Billionaires, AI Surveillance, and Gaza
• 00:11:36 Local Activism and Arms Embargo Organizing
• 00:13:27 Balancing Politics and Entertainment
• 00:15:13 Mental Health, Medication, and Self-Deprecation
• 00:22:00 Life in LA, Touring, and Social Media
• 00:25:11 Bombing on Stage and Recovery
• 00:33:08 Eddie's Podcast "Apocalypse Soon"
• 00:43:49 The Bitter Buddha Doc and YouTube Rabbit Holes
• 00:51:15 Andy Cohen, Gaza, and Industry Self-Censorship
• 00:57:38 Plugs – "The Collapse" on YouTube
• 00:58:49 Outro
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