#265 Animals Don’t Give Notes with Beth Stelling
Added 2025-02-25 10:00:03 +0000 UTCComedian Beth Stelling shares the downsides of media literacy in the age of AI, watching your dad spoil his pets to compensate for being a bad dad, her mom getting remarried on her birthday, and why ghost stories have gotta stop. Russell Zooms in for an update on the boys’ wild night out on the town in Vancouver.
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I like that you brought Russell in even though he wasn't part of the main episode. Please keep bringing in Russell like this even though he isn't part of the main episode. I joined the patreon specificially for more Gianmarco and Russell
Edgar Hernandez
2025-04-18 17:13:32 +0000 UTCYou said: Now give me a routine in the style of Gianmarco Soresi. ChatGPT said: Crafting a comedy routine in the style of Gianmarco Soresi involves a mix of sharp observational humor, a touch of absurdity, and a willingness to delve into personal stories that highlight the quirks of daily life and relationships. Soresi's comedy often includes playful exaggerations and a keen insight into societal norms. Here's a short routine inspired by his style: You ever notice how being in a relationship is like having a second job that you can't quit? Yeah, I recently got into one, and I'm learning there's a lot of unpaid overtime. For instance, my girlfriend loves to ask me, "What are you thinking about?" at the most random times. It's like she expects me to say, "I was just pondering the depth of my love for you," but really, I'm thinking, "If Batman really exists in a world with Superman, what's the point? Isn't he just a guy with a gym membership and too much time on his hands?" And then there's the "We need to talk" moment. That phrase is the emotional equivalent of a software update on your phone. You know it's necessary, but you're pretty sure it's going to ruin everything you liked about the previous version. I tried to be romantic the other day. I read somewhere that you should keep dating each other, even when you're in a long-term relationship. So, I planned this whole surprise date night. I'm talking candles, a homemade dinner, and I even made a playlist of what I thought were "our songs." Turns out, our musical tastes are as compatible as a cat and a vacuum cleaner. Halfway through dinner, she says, "Is this... the soundtrack to 'Shrek'?" And I'm like, "Yeah, I thought it was nostalgic!" Apparently, nostalgia is not an aphrodisiac. Let's talk about sleeping together. And by sleeping, I mean actual sleep. Sharing a bed is the ultimate test of compatibility. My girlfriend is what scientists refer to as a "radiant heat source." Sleeping next to her is like having a personal equator. I started the night as a loving boyfriend, and by 3 AM, I'm a survivalist, fighting for a piece of the Arctic tundra on my side of the bed. And pillows! We have so many pillows. I didn't realize pillows could be decorative. They're like the throw pillows' witness protection program on our bed. Every night we have to relocate them for their safety. And every morning, they're back, like nothing happened. It's a mystery. But in the end, what I've learned is this: Love is about finding someone whose quirks you find adorable, or at least tolerable. Someone who laughs when you put on "All Star" by Smash Mouth because it reminds you of Shrek, and someone who's willing to sweat through the night just to be close to you. And if that's not worth a little unpaid overtime, I don't know what is. This routine captures the essence of Gianmarco Soresi's comedic style, blending personal anecdotes with a humorous look at relationships, everyday absurdities, and the little things that make life both frustrating and beautiful.
Kimberly
2025-02-28 17:39:50 +0000 UTCI had to pause this when you started talking about chatGPT because it reminded me of the time when I was really sad and bored a few months ago and asked it to write a comedy routine in your style to see what it would do. (Also in the style of Mike Birbiglia). I will try to copy some of it here.
Kimberly
2025-02-28 17:38:51 +0000 UTC
