Joe Pera is an comedian, actor, and the creator of the beloved Adult Swim show Joe Pera Talks with You, which just aired its third and final season and is available for streaming on HBO Max. Adult Swim is known for mature, crude programming, so Joe Pera is an unconventional fit with his show that resembles something more like Mr. Rogers than Rick and Morty and emphasizes a quiet comedy rooted in kindness and empathy. Today Pera talks to Tom Knoblauch about how he found his voice and where it fits into the comedy landscape of today, which is often cynical and dark, as well as how his persona does and doesn't match with his real life self. Pera will be performing in Omaha at the Admiral on August 6th. Tickets are available here.