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#333 - Robert Kelly on Standup, Austin Comedy, Boston Sports Fandom

The Sport of Life: Chats w/ Comedians, Filmmakers, Sports Figures, Musicians, & Intellectuals
The Sport of Life: Chats w/ Comedians, Filmmakers, Sports Figures, Musicians, & Intellectuals
Episode • May 12, 2023 • 28m

Standup comedian and podcast/radio host Robert Kelly chats with Trey Elling, ahead of his headlining shows at Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership. Topics include:

  • Robert's initial impression from performing at the Comedy Mothership (0:37)
  • Comparing Austin's comedy scene to Boston from decades back (3:48)
  • Standup as a destiny (9:01)
  • Performing in arenas vs comedy clubs (14:40)
  • Boston sports hitting the skids over the past few weeks (18:08)
  • Robert's brilliant disarming of fans at Yankee Stadium when rooting for the Red Sox (19:48)
  • Robert's son betraying him by rooting for Tampa (21:32)
  • Soccer as a second-rate sport (23:49)
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