Hannibal Buress

Date: 2016-08-22 | Duration: 2h 56m

Category: Comedy

Episode Overview

Comedian Hannibal Buress joins Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on his career, creative process, and personal experiences. Hannibal reflects on his journey in comedy, sharing stories from opening for bands and working with other comedians like Kevin James and Kevin Hart. He discusses the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the entertainment industry and the importance of owning his unique comedic voice without outside filters. Hannibal also talks about his ventures outside stand-up, including dabbling in real estate and exploring new creative projects, highlighting his desire to diversify his career beyond traditional comedy. The episode also dives into Hannibal’s thoughts on social dynamics and relationships, with candid observations about dating, groupie culture, and the awkwardness of modern social interactions. He shares humorous yet insightful anecdotes about navigating fame and personal connections, balancing vulnerability with humor. Additionally, the conversation touches on MMA and UFC, where Hannibal and Joe discuss fighters, fight strategy, and the spectacle of the sport, blending Hannibal’s comedic perspective with Joe’s deep knowledge of martial arts. Throughout, Hannibal’s laid-back style and sharp wit provide a natural flow that makes the episode both entertaining and thought-provoking.

About Hannibal Buress

Hannibal Buress is a multifaceted stand-up comedian, actor, and television writer based in New York City, renowned for his unique blend of observational humor and deadpan delivery. He gained widespread recognition for his role on NBC's "Broad City" and has made memorable appearances in films like "The Disaster Artist" and "Baywatch." Buress is celebrated for his critically acclaimed comedy specials, including "Live from Chicago," which aired on Comedy Central and showcased his sharp wit and incisive commentary on contemporary culture. With a knack for pushing boundaries and a distinctive comedic voice, Hannibal continues to captivate audiences and redefine the landscape of modern comedy.

Key Moments

– Stand-up Comedy
– MMA
– Television
– Music Industry
– Real Estate Investment
– Social Media
– Video Games
– Hypnosis
– Marijuana
– Celebrity Culture
– Comedy Specials
– UFC
– Podcasting
– Online Content Creation
– Sports Analytics
– Human Behavior
– Travel
– Relationships
– Political Commentary
0:00:00 – Introduction and early Hannah Montana reference
0:02:48 – Discussion about Zach Galifianakis in Birdman
0:04:19 – Music industry challenges and radio play
0:05:35 – Opening for a band and packed venues
0:08:54 – Mention of Kevin Hart and comedy arguments
0:11:29 – Conversation about volleyball body and relationships
0:14:48 – Mood shifts and personal reflections
0:17:03 – Fake orgasms and compatibility issues
0:19:09 – Walking into a fight with a computer
0:20:44 – Success in comedy and real estate investments
0:24:31 – Financial advice and Trump election impact
0:26:39 – NBC and Caitlyn Jenner discussion
0:29:27 – Watching a movie and social commentary
0:32:09 – Playing PS4 and guest experiences
0:35:22 – Political climate and Trump commentary
0:38:54 – Transition from musician to lawyer and activist
0:41:08 – Career longevity and entertainment industry
0:46:24 – Pilot episode challenges and TV production
0:50:14 – YouTube views compared to TV audiences
0:56:04 – Gig offer in Israel and international comedy
1:00:07 – Wildlife story and survival anecdotes
1:03:12 – Waitress experiences and social perceptions
1:06:26 – Balancing darkness and humor in comedy
1:08:45 – Using Bumble and dating challenges
1:11:55 – Memes, clips, and unfiltered content
1:14:30 – Touring and fan interactions
1:18:14 – Live performance energy and audience connection
1:23:09 – Cultural references and humor about Jews
1:26:01 – Sports performance tracking technology
1:29:27 – Video game experience and scanning technology
1:32:31 – MMA fight analysis and fight stoppage debate
1:39:44 – Donald Cerrone praise and fight storytelling
1:44:30 – Fighter toughness and wrestling background
1:52:47 – Diaz-McGregor fight and crowd reactions
2:04:44 – Hypnosis discussion and skepticism
2:10:56 – Anger management and personal stories
2:24:16 – Podcast plans and future projects
2:31:46 – Jokes originality and comedy culture
2:37:18 – Curling and regional comedy gigs
2:45:28 – Cannabis effects and product preferences

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 da da da Hannibal Montana is that it Hannibal Montanaville experience the Starting point is 00:00:29 I hope they sue me. Starting point is 00:00:38 Yeah. Starting point is 00:00:52 She was going crazy for a while. Starting point is 00:01:03 She's a talented girl. Starting point is 00:01:16 What did you want to say? Starting point is 00:01:27 I actually did watch a little Hannah Montana back in 08. Starting point is 00:01:46 God, man. Starting point is 00:01:58 But a lot of people got mad at him. Starting point is 00:02:30 Just angry amongst my friends and we talk shit, but I don't like to show that. Starting point is 00:02:48 Oh, Zach Galifianakis was in Birdman? He's like the stage director. Starting point is 00:03:04 And then he got high. Starting point is 00:03:19 He went on forever. Starting point is 00:03:32 Right? Yeah. Starting point is 00:03:45 You know, you can talk to some people about certain bands you're just not supposed to like. Starting point is 00:04:19 sold out gigantic arenas all over the world but they couldn't get any radio play. It was real weird. Starting point is 00:04:36 But there wasn't a lot of radio play. Starting point is 00:04:55 Oh, you were with Kevin James? Starting point is 00:05:11 Sometimes. Starting point is 00:05:35 i learned that when i opened for this band it's cool super nice guys they saw me at zany's in Starting point is 00:05:56 And it's packed. Starting point is 00:06:10 I'm like Starting point is 00:06:18 where's Starting point is 00:06:28 You have to settle. Starting point is 00:06:48 but it's music that I enjoy, so I try to just mix it up sometimes Starting point is 00:07:05 in a theater in the round. Starting point is 00:07:21 after I did my set, I was supposed to bring Starting point is 00:07:53 But I was like, I can't keep doing these. Starting point is 00:08:11 This is my city, too. Starting point is 00:08:26 Right. Starting point is 00:08:35 Yeah, that type of thing. Starting point is 00:...

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