Johnny Mac highlights Stavros Halkias’s new Netflix special and his Vulture Maria Bamford Questionnaire answers, including refusing to return to Side Splitters’ Tampa comedy condo, wanting to live part-time in Greece, and a lacrosse-coach lesson about not quitting. Conan O’Brien recounts attending Taylor Swift’s wedding and praises Adam Sandler’s officiating. Atsuko Okatsuka shares fan interactions, says people copy her haircut, reveals she’s good at physical therapy for seniors, and lists a fantasy dinner party lineup. Kelsey Cook discusses joking about her mother’s dementia, her early dark material, and career help from Jim Norton, who also praises her character. Jeff Curie explains his evolving approach to crowd work. Omid Djalili previews his BBC Radio 4 series Namaste about stereotypes and comedy as truth. Leanne Morgan talks staying grounded, aging, and her distinct Netflix lane.
 
00:48 Stavros Netflix Special
01:07 Comedy Condo Horror
02:05 Greece Dream Life
02:44 Lacrosse Coach Lesson
03:32 Conan At Swift Wedding
04:25 Atsuko Fan Stories
05:17 Kelsey Cook Heartfelt Jokes
06:45 Crowd Work Craft
07:34 Omid Djalili Radio Special
08:25 Leanne Morgan Real Life
 

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