About this episode

Shane Torres discusses his journey in standup comedy, the impact of social media, and the importance of authenticity in the craft.

Shane Torres is a standup comedian based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Moving from Portland to New York (02:08) Reaching Comedy’s Ceiling in Portland (04:11) Discovering Stand-Up and Bill Hicks (07:18) Why Bill Hicks Mattered (11:02) First Open Mic at Hungry Tiger (13:48) Early Bombs and Finding Purpose (16:02) Surviving on Service Jobs (18:27) Living Cheap in New York (21:01) Comedy Before Social Media Dominance (25:05) Fame, Followers, and Premature Success (28:12) First New York Clubs and Career Goals (31:22) Getting Passed at The Comedy Cellar (35:06) Respect, Community, and Recognition (38:10) Finding Original Angles in Comedy (42:41) Content Culture Versus Craftsmanship (47:18) Expertise, Nuance, and Modern Media (51:06) The Comedian’s Role in Culture (54:02) Success, Recognition, and What Comes Next

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