49: Zach Selwyn

49: Zach Selwyn

From Coop's Comedy Corner with Steve Cooper by Comedy Train Rek

January 20, 2026 · 51 min · Season 1 · Episode 49

About this episode

Zach Selwyn joins Coop for a conversation about building a diverse career in the entertainment industry and the challenges of adapting to its changes.

Find everything Zach Selwyn at: https://zachselwyn.com/ Zach Selwyn joins Coop for a wide-ranging conversation about building a career without fitting into one box. From almost winning ESPN’s Dream Job to creating music, sketch comedy, viral digital series, and acting alongside the Trailer Park Boys, Zach breaks down the realities of surviving Hollywood long-term.They dive into the changing entertainment industry, Substack culture, LA’s creative decline, cannabis media, corporate freestyle rapping, rejection, reinvention, and why quitting was never an option. This episode is a masterclass in adaptability, creativity, and betting on yourself when the industry keeps moving the goalposts.#comedytrainrek #coopscomedycorner #zachselwyn #comedypodcast #hollywoodstories #standupcomedy #podcastclips #entertainmentindustry

People in this episode

Host: Steve Cooper

Guest: Zach Selwyn

Topics covered

  • career development
  • entertainment industry
  • creativity
  • adaptability
  • rejection
  • reinvention

Keywords

  • Zach Selwyn
  • Steve Cooper
  • comedy
  • Hollywood
  • entertainment
  • adaptability
  • creativity
  • rejection
  • reinvention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, Trailer Park Boys, Substack, Hollywood

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