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EP 5 - Chris Grace (Superstore) Talks White Anxiety, Orgies, Secret Societies, RFK Jr., and Reddit Fights

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Comedian and actor Chris Grace (Superstore, Broad City, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Nathaniel August Williams for a deep-dive into comedy, audience capture, and the challenges of building a creative career in today's digital landscape. From his experiences in improv and television to the complexities of online engagement, Chris shares his thoughts on the entertainment industry, internet culture, and the evolution of stand-up comedy.

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⏳ Chapters & Topics:

00:00 - Intro | White Anxiety & Political Burnout

01:14 - Meet Chris Grace: From Improv to TV Stardom

04:55 - The Audience Capture Trap: How Fans Shape Creators

10:35 - Comedy & Culture Wars: Where Do We Draw the Line?

17:40 - Punching Up vs. Punching Down: The Ethics of Jokes

25:29 - The Business of Comedy: Hollywood, Nepo Babies & Success

40:36 - Political Humor & Why Elections Feel Hopeless

50:18 - Chris’s Viral TikTok Controversy & Social Media Backlash

58:07 - Raya Dating App & Hollywood's Weirdest Networking Club

01:07:30 - Palm Springs Orgies vs. Bohemian Grove: Who Parties Harder? 🔥

01:17:42 - Secret Societies, Conspiracies & The Comedy Underground

01:27:05 - The Last-Man-Standing Mentality in Showbiz

01:32:01 - Final Thoughts & Chris’s Music Recommendation

🔥 Follow Chris Grace:

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What do you think about audience capture in entertainment? Should comedians engage in politics, or should comedy be an escape? Drop a comment below!

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Manage episode 470157415 series 3645288
Content provided by Nathaniel A. Williams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nathaniel A. Williams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Comedian and actor Chris Grace (Superstore, Broad City, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Nathaniel August Williams for a deep-dive into comedy, audience capture, and the challenges of building a creative career in today's digital landscape. From his experiences in improv and television to the complexities of online engagement, Chris shares his thoughts on the entertainment industry, internet culture, and the evolution of stand-up comedy.

🎧 Subscribe for more Deep Noodle → https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle?sub_confirmation=1

⏳ Chapters & Topics:

00:00 - Intro | White Anxiety & Political Burnout

01:14 - Meet Chris Grace: From Improv to TV Stardom

04:55 - The Audience Capture Trap: How Fans Shape Creators

10:35 - Comedy & Culture Wars: Where Do We Draw the Line?

17:40 - Punching Up vs. Punching Down: The Ethics of Jokes

25:29 - The Business of Comedy: Hollywood, Nepo Babies & Success

40:36 - Political Humor & Why Elections Feel Hopeless

50:18 - Chris’s Viral TikTok Controversy & Social Media Backlash

58:07 - Raya Dating App & Hollywood's Weirdest Networking Club

01:07:30 - Palm Springs Orgies vs. Bohemian Grove: Who Parties Harder? 🔥

01:17:42 - Secret Societies, Conspiracies & The Comedy Underground

01:27:05 - The Last-Man-Standing Mentality in Showbiz

01:32:01 - Final Thoughts & Chris’s Music Recommendation

🔥 Follow Chris Grace:

🔹 https://www.instagram.com/chrisgracecomedy/

🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@UCXF7cCQk2elo4XMz9PcNZTQ

💬 Join the conversation!

What do you think about audience capture in entertainment? Should comedians engage in politics, or should comedy be an escape? Drop a comment below!

🎙 More Deep Noodle Podcast Episodes -

🔹https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for More Thought-Provoking Comedy & Creative Conversations!

🔹https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle?sub_confirmation=1

📌 Follow us:

🎙️ Deep Noodle Podcast – https://deepnoodlepodcast.com/

🎙️ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-noodle-with-nathaniel-august-williams/id1795231069

✨https://www.instagram.com/deepnoodlepodcast/

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