About this episode

Jeff Krasno interviews comedian Ben Gleib about the evolution of late-night comedy and its role in promoting resilience and mental health.

Late-night comedy isn't dying. It's being rebuilt outside the corporate system. In this episode, Jeff sits down with comedian Ben Gleib, host and creator of "Good Night with Ben Gleib," the first creator-owned late-night talk show built for YouTube, to talk about comedy, resilience, and why laughter might be the most underrated health practice there is. They get into: How staying present defuses pressure, why owning your mistakes onstage builds trust, and what it takes to bring people together in a divided, doom-scrolling world. Why comedy is a real tool for resilience and lower stress How to stay calm when a moment goes sideways Rebuilding late night without a network or a corporate owner Cold plunges, Wim Hof, and reframing discomfort Speaking honestly without just preaching to the choir This episode is for anyone who loves comedy, thinks about resilience and presence, or wants a smarter take on how late night and online community are changing. This episode was made possible by: Stripes: Visit ⁠stripesbeauty.com⁠ and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Krasno

Guest: Ben Gleib

Topics covered

• comedy
• resilience
• late-night talk shows
• mental health
• community

Keywords

• late-night comedy
• Ben Gleib
• resilience
• mental health
• comedy
• community
• stress relief

Sponsors

Stripes, LMNT, Stemregen, Vivobarefoot, CocoaVia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Good Night with Ben Gleib

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