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Subscribe to Greg Fitzsimmons: https://bit.ly/subGregFitz This is Part 2 of Greg’s conversation with comedian Bobby Kelly.Bobby and Greg pick up right where they left off, swapping stories from decades on the road together. From Boston comedy clubs and Tourgasm to nightmare college gigs, brutal corporate shows, hooker stories, Comedy Court at The Cellar, and getting booed by 14,000 people at the Boston Garden, this episode is packed with comedy war stories. They also talk about comedy cliques, Patrice O’Neal, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Tough Crowd, Opie & Anthony, the rise of social media comedians, and why stand-up has changed forever.Plus, Bobby reveals the worst opener he ever had, Greg shares one of his most terrifying college road gigs, and both comedians explain why bombing never gets easier. Part 1 is available now if you missed the beginning of the conversation. Follow Bobby: https://punchup.live/robertkellyFollow Greg:https://www.fitzdog.com #GregFitzsimmons #BobbyKelly #FitzdogRadio #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #TheBonfire #ComedyStories #BillBurr #PatriceONeal #DaneCook This show is produced by Gotham Production Studios and part of the Gotham Network. https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/studios/ Follow Greg Fitzsimmons: Facebook: https://facebook.com/FitzdogRadio Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregfitzshow Official Website: http://gregfitzsimmons.com Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/GregFitzTour Merch: https://bit.ly/GregFitzMerch “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Book: https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82 “Life on Stage” Comedy Special: https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial Listen to Greg Fitzsimmons: Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio Sunday Papers: http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod Childish: http://childishpod.com Watch more Greg Fitzsimmons: Latest Uploads: https://bit.ly/latestGregFitz Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/radioGregFitz Sunday Papers: https://bit.ly/sundayGregFitz Stand Up Comedy: https://bit.ly/comedyGregFitz Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/popGregFitz About Greg Fitzsimmons: Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years. Greg’s one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg’s 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair. Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central. Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Greg Fitzsimmons: https://bit.ly/subGregFitz One of the quickest minds in the biz Ian Bagg joins me. We laugh. Oh we laugh. We have a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, career longevity, and the realities of grinding it out in clubs before viral success. The two dig into comedy history and influences including Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Jonathan Winters, and the evolution of stand-up, while sharing brutal road stories, bombing at private gigs, and behind-the-scenes roast chaos. This episode blends sharp comedy, insider Hollywood stories, and unfiltered stand-up talk, making it a must-listen for fans of comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, and Greg Fitzsimmons’ FITZDOG Radio. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to ⁠https://trymiracle.com/FITZDOG⁠ and use the code FITZDOG to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Follow Greg Fitzsimmons: Facebook: https://facebook.com/FitzdogRadio Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregfitzshow Official Website: http://gregfitzsimmons.com Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/GregFitzTour Merch: https://bit.ly/GregFitzMerch “Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons” Book: https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82 “Life on Stage” Comedy Special: https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial Listen to Greg Fitzsimmons: Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio Sunday Papers: http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod Childish: http://childishpod.com Watch more Greg Fitzsimmons: Latest Uploads: https://bit.ly/latestGregFitz Fitzdog Radio: https://bit.ly/radioGregFitz Sunday Papers: https://bit.ly/sundayGregFitz Stand Up Comedy: https://bit.ly/comedyGregFitz Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/popGregFitz About Greg Fitzsimmons: Mixing an incisive wit with scathing sarcasm, Greg Fitzsimmons is an accomplished stand-up, an Emmy Award winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Greg is host of the popular “FitzDog Radio” podcast (https://bit.ly/FitzdogRadio), as well as “Sunday Papers” with co-host Mike Gibbons (http://bit.ly/SundayPapersPod) and “Childish” with co-host Alison Rosen (http://childishpod.com). A regular with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, Greg also frequents “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Lights Out with David Spade,” and has made more than 50 visits to “The Howard Stern Show.” Howard gave Greg his own show on Sirius/XM which lasted more than 10 years. Greg’s one-hour standup special, “Life On Stage,” was named a Top 10 Comedy Release by LA Weekly. The special premiered on Comedy Central and is now available on Amazon Prime, as a DVD, or a download (https://bit.ly/GregFitzSpecial). Greg’s 2011 book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons (https://amzn.to/2Z2bB82), climbed the best-seller charts and garnered outstanding reviews from NPR and Vanity Fair. Greg appeared in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” the Emmy-winning FX series “Louie,” spent five years as a panelist on VH1’s “Best Week Ever,” was a reoccurring panelist on “Chelsea Lately,” and starred in two half-hour stand-up specials on Comedy Central. Greg wrote and appeared on the Judd Apatow HBO series “Crashing.” Writing credits include HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” “Cedric the Entertainer Presents,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “The Man Show” and many others. On his mantle beside the four Daytime Emmys he won as a writer and producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” sit “The Jury Award for Best Comedian” from The HBO Comedy Arts Festival and a Cable Ace Award for hosting the MTV game show "Idiot Savants." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Blue Chew. Save 10% off your first month with Promo Code: FITZDOG at BlueChew.com Greg Fitzsimmons kicks things off with some classic FitzDog ranting before hanging out with his longtime friend Jeff Garlin for a loose, funny, and thoughtful conversation. They bounce from the Golden Globes and the weird state of podcasting to music, comedy, relationships, and growing up, with plenty of side stories and honest moments along the way. It’s the kind of episode that feels like eavesdropping on two comics just talking and seeing where it goes. Find Jeff on the road at https://www.jeffgarlin.com/ Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffgarlin FitzDog Radio is produced by @GothamProductionStudios and is part of the Gotham Network Produced by @mrmatthewpeters https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters Subscribe to Greg Fitzsimmons: https://bit.ly/subGregFitz 00:00 Opening Riffs & Golden Globes Recap 02:59 President Life & Wallet Musings 04:39 Cleveland Recap & Rock Hall Stories 08:36 Sinead O'Connor's SNL Performance 11:39 Catholic Church, Awards & Culture Rant 13:10 Introducing Jeff Garlin 14:50 Growing Up: Childhood & Bar Mitzvah Tales 19:05 Family Money, Moving, and Adolescence 23:05 Comedy Beginnings & School Days 27:34 Age Gap Math, Relationships & Virginity 32:24 Food Addictions, Road Stories & Sobriety 39:09 Comedy Friendships, Clubs & Residuals 01:12:41 Fast Balls: Career Reflections & Awards 01:17:39 Real Estate, Residuals & NY Apartment 01:20:28 Mental Health, Friendship & Comedy Bonds 01:24:41 Closing Thoughts & Jeff's New Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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