Podcast name: Tuesdays with Stories!
Episode title: Live in LA w/ Bill Burr, Greg Fitzsimmons & Fahim Anwar I Tuesdays With Stories #657
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6KV6cLB24M
TRUE video duration: 1:07:02
Last transcript timestamp used: 01:06:45
Transcript status: ✅ Full
1. QUICK REFERENCE BOX
YouTube: ▶ Watch TWS #657 – Live in LA w/ Bill Burr, Greg Fitzsimmons & Fahim Anwar
Top 5 book recommendations:
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Top 5 product/tool recommendations:
Blue Chew Gold [22:06] 🔗 Blue Chew Gold
Sheath Underwear [23:34] 🔗 Sheath Underwear
Ultra Sleep Pouches [42:05] 🔗 Ultra Sleep Pouches
All guests with primary contact link/website:
Bill Burr: Official Website
Greg Fitzsimmons: Official Website
Fahim Anwar: Official Website
3 best quotes from the episode:
“I’m like the guy dressed as Gumby that comes in at 5 hours after the marathon started all right I’m fucking out of here.” — Greg Fitzsimmons [50:05] ⭐
“This feels like we’re live from Applebees with these fucking chairs.” — Bill Burr [21:04]
“I remember running for a bus that was going cross town to go to stand up New York and I missed it and I was cursing as it drove away and I saw a woman laughing at me… it’s getting back to normal.” — Greg Fitzsimmons [34:12]
Every sponsor/affiliate mentioned:
You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in: Stand-up Comedy, Boston Sports, Live Podcasting, Dark Humor, Behind-the-Scenes Comedy
Most Searched For: – Michael Richards Laugh Factory incident
Total count summary: 0 books · 6 products · 29 people · 0 concepts
2. EPISODE OVERVIEW
▶ Watch on YouTube: TWS #657 – Live in LA w/ Bill Burr, Greg Fitzsimmons & Fahim Anwar
Episode title & number: Live in LA w/ Bill Burr, Greg Fitzsimmons & Fahim Anwar I Tuesdays With Stories #657
Hosts & Guests: – Mark Normand (Host): Stand-up comedian and podcaster. Wikipedia
Joe List (Host): Stand-up comedian and podcaster. Wikipedia
Fahim Anwar (Guest): Stand-up comedian and actor known for his recent special. Wikipedia
Greg Fitzsimmons (Guest): Veteran stand-up comedian, writer, and radio host. Wikipedia
Bill Burr (Guest): One of the top stand-up comedians in the world, actor, and podcaster. Wikipedia
Approximate duration: 1:07:02
Episode Summary: Mark and Joe bring their unique banter to a live stage at the Hollywood Improv for the Netflix is a Joke festival. They are joined by Fahim Anwar, Greg Fitzsimmons, and Bill Burr to swap wildly inappropriate stories spanning 9/11 memories, embarrassing bombing stories on stage, and the chaotic nature of live podcasting on uncomfortably high chairs.
Key themes:
Memories and dark jokes surrounding 9/11 and other historical events.
The uncomfortable logistics of doing a live podcast on stage (Applebee’s high chairs).
Stories of bombing on stage in New England (Kowloon, Spaghetti Freddy’s).
Coping mechanisms for comedians dealing with hecklers and uncomfortable club interactions.
Boston sports woes.
3. TIMESTAMP DIRECTORY
[00:00] — Intro — Show opening and banter.
[02:14] — Seating Arrangements — Arguing over window vs. aisle seats.
[05:41] — 9/11 Memories — The comedians discuss where they were on 9/11 with dark humor.
[10:21] — Walking in LA — A fan awkwardly pitches jokes while walking with the hosts.
[15:39] — Fahim Anwar Joins — Fahim is brought out and complimented on his hair.
[17:37] — Greg Fitzsimmons Joins — Greg comes out in a velour tracksuit.
[18:33] — Bill Burr Joins — Bill complains about the high chairs and seating format.
[22:06] — Sponsor: Blue Chew — Ad read for Blue Chew.
[23:27] — Sponsor: Fabletics — Ad read for Fabletics.
[25:07] — Pubic Hair Talk — Discussing grooming habits on stage.
[27:34] — Boston Sports — Bill Burr laments the Knicks/Philly and Celtics games.
[32:00] — More 9/11 Stories — Greg and Fahim share their New York experiences.
[36:28] — Impressions — Fahim does Ray Romano and Chewbacca impressions.
[38:31] — The “Never Again” Tattoo — A story about Rich Vos’s tattoo.
[42:05] — Sponsor: Ultra Pouches — Ad read for sleep pouches.
[44:02] — Boston Meathead Talk — Bill Burr and Joe List mimic their phone conversations.
[45:06] — Bombing on Stage — Sharing stories of terrible sets at the Aku Aku and Kowloon.
[48:44] — Spaghetti Freddy’s — The absurd history of a regional Italian restaurant split.
[50:26] — Track and Field Failures — High school sports stories involving hurdles and high jump.
[54:32] — Comedian Hate — Discussing angry older comedians and the Michael Richards incident.
[59:50] — Mental Health in Comedy — A crazy green room story involving Otto and George.
[01:03:14] — Sitcom Stand-ins — Fahim shares an awkward story involving Al Pacino at a sitcom taping.
[01:04:59] — Death Pools — Betting on which politician will die next.
4. PEOPLE MENTIONED
Seth MacFarlane – TV Creator – [04:49] – Mentioned as missing a 9/11 flight. Wikipedia
Byron Allen – Media Executive – [09:51] – Mentioned for owning the Weather Channel. Wikipedia
Adam Ray – Comedian – [16:18] – Complimented on his hair. Wikipedia
Katt Williams – Comedian – [17:14] – Mentioned for his perm. Wikipedia
Rudy Giuliani – Politician – [18:57], [01:04:59] – Mocked regarding his health and 9/11 response. Wikipedia
Barack Obama – Politician – [19:55] – Described as charming. Wikipedia
John F. Kennedy – Politician – [20:37] – Mentioned as handsome. Wikipedia
Ronald Reagan – Politician – [20:42] – Mentioned for having great hair. Wikipedia
Michael J. Fox – Actor – [29:02] – Mentioned in passing. Wikipedia
Pete Davidson – Comedian – [32:00] – Joked about as being the next guest. Wikipedia
Rodney Dangerfield – Comedian – [33:19] – Referenced via his comedy club. Wikipedia
Ray Romano – Comedian – [36:28] – Fahim does an impression of him. Wikipedia
Rich Vos – Comedian – [38:31] – Discussing his “Never Again” tattoo. Wikipedia
Jim Norton – Comedian – [38:54] – Joked about Vos’s tattoo. Wikipedia
Louis C.K. – Comedian – [39:34], [57:14] – Mentioned performing at the Bowl, and a story about his dad. Wikipedia
Dave Chappelle – Comedian – [40:43] – Mentioned regarding his attack at the Hollywood Bowl. Wikipedia
Alec Baldwin – Actor – [40:54] – Mentioned in relation to the Rust shooting. Wikipedia
Walter Payton – Athlete – [51:23] – Mentioned regarding hitting hurdles. Wikipedia
Kurt Cobain – Musician – [52:05] – Mentioned jumping into a drum kit. Wikipedia
Christopher Reeve – Actor – [52:05] – Joked about falling. Wikipedia
Michael Richards – Actor/Comedian – [56:08], [58:56] – Discussing his Laugh Factory incident. Wikipedia
Chance Langton – Comedian – [59:50] – Staying on the couch story. https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/579996/to-add-vs-to-be-added
Otto Petersen (Otto and George) – Comedian – [01:00:46] – Unhinged tirade story. Wikipedia
Al Pacino – Actor – [01:03:56] – Seen backstage doing “boyfriend duty”. Wikipedia
Dick Cheney – Politician – [01:05:25] – Joked about his health and heart. Wikipedia
5. BOOKS REFERENCED
No specific books were recommended or mentioned by name in this transcript.
6. PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Blue Chew Gold – Supplement – [22:06] – Ad read. 🔗 Blue Chew Gold
Sheath – Clothing/Underwear – [23:34] – Mentioned as a preferred brand. 🔗 Sheath
Ultra Sleep Pouches – Supplement – [42:05] – Ad read for sleep aid. 🔗 Ultra Sleep Pouches
Bud Light – Beverage – [43:57] – Mentioned as a reliable beer choice. 🔗 Bud Light
Hawaiian Punch – Beverage – [43:45] – Mentioned as a mixer at Kowloon. 🔗 Hawaiian Punch
7. COMPANIES & BRANDS
Netflix – Entertainment – [00:31] – Hosting the comedy festival. Website
The Weather Channel – Media – [09:51] – Mentioned as being owned by Byron Allen. Website
New York Knicks – Sports – [27:45] – Discussed losing in the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers – Sports – [27:45] – Mentioned playing the Knicks.
Boston Celtics – Sports – [28:30] – Bill Burr discusses avoiding watching them.
Dangerfield’s / Rodney’s – Comedy Club – [33:19] – Referenced location in NY.
Stand Up New York – Comedy Club – [34:12] – Referenced location in NY.
Kowloon Restaurant – Restaurant – [43:32], [46:08] – Famed massive Chinese restaurant in Massachusetts.
Spaghetti Freddy’s – Restaurant – [48:44] – Defunct restaurant in Norwood.
Caroline’s – Comedy Club – [01:00:46] – Famed NYC comedy club.
8. MEDIA REFERENCED
The Town – Movie – [18:10] – Mentioned regarding a character clipping roses. 🔗 The Town Movie
Growing Pains – TV Show – [14:17] – Watched instead of the news. 🔗 Growing Pains
The Simpsons – TV Show – [14:17] – Watched instead of the news. 🔗 The Simpsons
Comics Unleashed – TV Show – [09:58] – Mentioned jokingly playing on the Weather Channel. 🔗 Comics Unleashed
2001: A Space Odyssey – Movie – [30:00] – Misreferenced as 3001. 🔗 2001 Space Odyssey
The Jetsons – TV Show – [37:42] – Mentioned for the iconic flying car sound. 🔗 The Jetsons
9. KEY CONCEPTS & IDEAS
Live Podcasting Dynamics – The uncomfortable nature of performing a podcast in front of a live audience without a table, sitting on high chairs.
Applied heavily by Bill Burr complaining about the setup.
How comedians handle traumatic crowd interactions, from kicking hecklers down stairs to dissociating when the crowd pities them.
10. QUOTES & SOUNDBITES
Tier 1 — Top Quotes:
“I’m like the guy dressed as Gumby that comes in at 5 hours after the marathon started all right I’m fucking out of here.” — Greg Fitzsimmons [50:05] ⭐
“This feels like we’re live from Applebees with these fucking chairs.” — Bill Burr [21:04]
“I remember running for a bus that was going cross town to go to stand up New York and I missed it and I was cursing as it drove away and I saw a woman laughing at me… it’s getting back to normal.” — Greg Fitzsimmons [34:12] ⭐
Tier 2 — Notable Mentions:
“I woke up hung over and I was in college at the time i was a freshman i was on my second college cuz I was an idiot and uh I was on zero colleges which is even worse.” — Mark Normand [06:08]
“Hating somebody is just a fucking It’s a waste of time it’s a lot of work it’s a lot of work burns calories.” — Bill Burr [54:52]
11. RESOURCES & LINKS
No external digital resources, articles, or studies were explicitly shared in the show.
12. ACTION ITEMS & TAKEAWAYS
Trim your pubic hair – Recommended by Mark [26:43] – Expected benefit: Looks bigger and more presentable. Difficulty: Quick Win.
Take care of your mental health – Recommended by Joe [59:50] – Expected benefit: You won’t end up screaming obscenities in public spaces oblivious to your surroundings. Difficulty: Major Undertaking.
Start Here: Take care of your mental health.
13. TOPIC & SUBJECT AREA MAP
Primary Topics
Stand-Up Bombing Stories [00:45:06 – 00:50:00] (≈5 mins)
9/11 Memories [00:05:41 – 00:15:00, 00:32:00 – 00:35:00] (≈12 mins)
Secondary Topics
Live Stage Dynamics [21:04, 54:32] (≈5 mins)
Boston Sports [27:34] (≈3 mins)
Mentioned Topics
14. QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION THREADS
Question: “What comics do you hate?” [54:32]
Asked by: Mark Normand.
Answered: Bill Burr rejected the premise, stating he doesn’t have the energy to hate people anymore.
Questions They Didn’t Ask: How do you structure a successful hour-long special without losing the crowd’s energy?
15. STORIES, ANECDOTES & CASE STUDIES
The Fan on the Street
Who told it: Mark [10:21]
Summary: A fan walked with them for 35 minutes leaving his wife far behind just to pitch a joke.
The Group Home at Kowloon
Who told it: Greg [46:23]
Summary: Greg was doing his first paid weekend and his family came. The only other people in the front row were from a group home who ruined the punchlines by laughing at the setups.
The Michael Richards Night
Who told it: Greg [58:56]
Summary: Greg was watching the infamous set from the back with Louis C.K. and Louis’ father, detailing how bizarre it was before the actual viral explosion occurred.
Otto and George at Caroline’s
Who told it: Joe [59:50]
Summary: Otto went on an unhinged tirade yelling the N-word at Caroline’s over a joke about Richard Jeni, prompting Joe to realize he needed therapy so he wouldn’t end up like the oblivious veteran comedians around him.
16. ARGUMENTS, POSITIONS & DEBATES
The Window vs Aisle Seat Debate
Position: The aisle seat is superior to the window seat.
Held by: Joe List [02:14]
Counter-arguments: The window allows you to control the shade.
The Energy of Hate
Position: Hating other comedians takes too much energy and isn’t worth it.
Held by: Bill Burr [54:32]
Speaker’s Stance: Strongly held.
17. PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS & FRAMEWORKS
Problem: Hecklers that the rest of the crowd can’t hear. [41:06]
Solution: Wait until they act out, then physically horse-kick them out of the club. Proposed by Greg Fitzsimmons.
18. TANGENTS & CONNECTIONS
Triggered by ad reads about underwear and male wellness.
Drifted back to regular conversation after Bill Burr noted how bizarre the topic was for a live show.