The Yard 100th Episode Special! (ft. Diya)
[00:00 - 01:58]The speaker introduces D.A. Besseron and jokes about going after Preston Bezos, Jeff Bezos' brother.
[01:03 - 01:53]The speaker and D.A. Besseron talk about making a comedy special for D.A. Besseron.
[01:11 - 02:47]The speaker mentions a challenge of not putting their feet on the table during the podcast, but has failed to do so for the past six episodes.
[02:29 - 05:06]D.A. Besseron is introduced as a guest and they have known each other for a long time through playing Melee.
[02:57 - 04:01]D.A. Besseron is better than the speaker at Melee, chess, and rock climbing.
[03:41 - 07:41]D.A. Besseron is introduced as a guest and they have known each other for a long time through playing Melee.
[07:41 - 10:19]The speaker mentions a joke they have thought of but can't remember the details.
[08:52 - 09:32]D.A. Besseron is currently getting their PhD in neuroscience.
[10:19 - 10:56]The speaker mentions a joke they have thought of but can't remember the details.
[10:56 - 13:07]The speaker asks what D.A. Besseron is bad at, and they mention shooting games.
[11:52 - 12:26]The speaker mentions D.A. Besseron's brother playing Valorant on his Twitch account.
[12:26 - 12:57]D.A. Besseron shares that they have been doing stand-up, climbing, and playing Melee since college.
[13:09 - 13:33]The speaker asks what D.A. Besseron is bad at, and they mention shooting games.
[13:34 - 14:45]The speaker mentions a joke they have thought of but can't remember the details.
[14:45 - 16:34]The speaker mentions Roe v. Wade being overturned and asks when a baby becomes a baby
[14:54 - 15:21]Democrats believe it's right before birth and Republicans believe it's at conception
[15:53 - 22:06]The speaker talks about attending a comedy show at a conference for work and a disruptive audience member
[19:02 - 19:46]They discuss gatekeeping and a story about a man named Rainbolt
[21:51 - 23:13]The speaker mentions studying neuroscience and discusses the brain's connection to the spine
[22:06 - 24:54]They mention studying cadaver organs and transplanting them into living people
[24:54 - 28:13]The speaker talks about having tubes in their ears and a nurse recognizing a scar from their childhood
[26:17 - 28:43]They mention studying cadaver organs and transplanting them into living people
[28:26 - 30:14]The speaker talks about having tubes in their ears and a nurse recognizing a scar from their childhood
[30:14 - 31:27]They mention not wearing sunscreen and the effects of UV rays on the skin
[30:25 - 32:41]The speaker promotes Native sunscreen and discusses different scents
[32:11 - 32:35]The speaker talks about attending a comedy show at a conference for work and a disruptive audience member
[32:11 - 32:35]Person discusses potential outcomes if comedy were to be outlawed
[32:35 - 34:39]Discusses two potential career paths: one in academia and one in computational neuroscience
[34:39 - 36:33]Mentions how they used to not find that comedian funny, but appreciated their set at the show
[35:21 - 36:14]Person discusses potential outcomes if comedy were to be outlawed
[36:33 - 37:37]Person shares how they got into stand-up comedy, inspired by a comedian they saw perform
[37:37 - 41:02]Describes how the person enjoys both stand-up comedy and their day job and hopes to continue both
[40:40 - 42:57]Mentions how they used to not find that comedian funny, but appreciated their set at the show
[42:23 - 43:38]Recounts a recent stand-up comedy show that didn't go well, with a particular focus on a controversial female comic
[43:13 - 44:32]Person shares how they got into stand-up comedy, inspired by a comedian they saw perform
[43:55 - 45:59]Mentions how they used to not find that comedian funny, but appreciated their set at the show
[44:44 - 45:08]Person shares how they got into stand-up comedy, inspired by a comedian they saw perform
[46:14 - 47:58]Discusses the fear of accidentally referencing material from other comedians on their podcast
[47:42 - 48:18]Shares a recent example of referencing another comedian's material in a premium episode of their podcast.
[47:52 - 49:11]The speaker talks about a situation where they saw a Confederate flag and thought it was from a show they worked on called "Mythical Quest"
[48:18 - 50:45]They discuss how plastic surgery is often used to achieve a perfect jawline, but the comedian's lips are also noteworthy
[49:11 - 51:12]They then talk about a comedian named Mad Rife and how they should make a joke about him using a jaw exercise before his show
[51:01 - 57:04]The speaker admits to getting angry while playing online video games, but is generally calm in other situations
[55:35 - 57:41]They mention a specific incident where they got mad at a teammate in "Valorant" and looked them up on social media
[57:16 - 1.00:58]The speaker talks about a game called "Comedy Night" where players can vote on each other's performances
[58:00 - 58:52]During the pandemic, popular online games allowed for comedians to practice their craft through avatars
[58:52 - 59:50]The real soul-crushing bombs are when the audience doesn't understand the joke at all
[59:29 - 1.00:58]After the pandemic, there was a trend of incorporating jokes about wearing masks into TV and comedy shows
[59:38 - 59:44]Zoom comedy shows were also attempted during the pandemic, but were generally unsuccessful
[59:50 - 1.01:36]They then briefly mention a show called "Mythic Quest" and one of the actors on it named Rob McIntyre
[59:50 - 1.01:36]The hosts also discuss how they often think they're funny until they befriend other comedians who prove otherwise
[1.00:37 - 1.00:44]The hosts discuss their worst bombing experiences, including one in Wisconsin where the audience didn't understand their jokes
[1.00:58 - 1.01:08]They discuss how plastic surgery is often used to achieve a perfect jawline, but the comedian's lips are also noteworthy
[1.01:36 - 1.01:52]The hosts also discuss how they often think they're funny until they befriend other comedians who prove otherwise
[1.01:52 - 1.03:15]The podcast is sponsored by Hello Fresh, and the hosts joke about receiving a baby in the mail as part of the sponsorship deal.
[1.04:01 - 1.05:05]Comedian's first open mic sets are often terrible, but they have to maintain a delusion of doing well in order to continue
[1.05:28 - 1.07:36]The real soul-crushing bombs are when the audience doesn't understand the joke at all
[1.05:47 - 1.06:26]The hosts discuss their worst bombing experiences, including one in Wisconsin where the audience didn't understand their jokes
[1.06:26 - 1.07:18]Some comedians saw this as the future of comedy, while others found it soul-sucking
[1.06:31 - 1.09:35]The hosts also discuss how they often think they're funny until they befriend other comedians who prove otherwise
[1.06:44 - 1.09:26]The real soul-crushing bombs are when the audience doesn't understand the joke at all
[1.08:37 - 1.09:59]A discussion about comedians and how they deal with hecklers
[1.09:59 - 1.12:13]A mention of a comedian named Aden who would handle heckling by either explaining his jokes or flipping out like his video game character
[1.12:13 - 1.12:25]A mention of alternative comedians in Chicago who often try to do elaborate heckler pranks
[1.12:25 - 1.14:15]A mention of a comedian named Aden who would handle heckling by either explaining his jokes or flipping out like his video game character
[1.14:15 - 1.15:19]A mention of alternative comedians in Chicago who often try to do elaborate heckler pranks
[1.15:20 - 1.17:53]An example of a roast battle where a comedian pretends to pee himself as a bit
[1.17:25 - 1.19:15]A joke about slaves in Egypt being like Metal Mario
[1.18:09 - 1.19:15]A subreddit called "true rate me" was discovered.
[1.18:28 - 1.18:34]People post pictures of themselves and others rate them.
[1.18:28 - 1.21:09]A joke about Egypt being depicted like a Super Mario level
[1.19:16 - 1.20:10]There are many categories for rating, including facial symmetry and skin quality.
[1.20:41 - 1.21:34]The moderators remove comments they deem to be over or under rating.
[1.20:41 - 1.24:35]A mention of a comedian named Aden who would handle heckling by either explaining his jokes or flipping out like his video game character
[1.21:35 - 1.23:51]People post pictures of themselves and others rate them.
[1.22:57 - 1.24:01]The creator of the subreddit may have a troubling mindset.
[1.23:22 - 1.23:51]A dream about posting a video on Reddit asking for feedback on a comedy set, but the only audio is a couple arguing in the audience
[1.24:01 - 1.24:43]A mention of a comedian named Aden who would handle heckling by either explaining his jokes or flipping out like his video game character
[1.24:01 - 1.24:43]The conversation shifts to a comedian named Matt Rife, who may fit the standards of the subreddit.
[1.24:43 - 1.24:55]A mention of a comedian named Rodney Dangerfield as the first "Chad" comedian.
[1.24:43 - 1.26:32]The conversation concludes with a discussion of laundry issues.
[1.24:50 - 1.25:37]The conversation shifts to a comedian named Matt Rife, who may fit the standards of the subreddit.
[1.25:14 - 1.28:09]He discusses a friend's pair of underwear found in the garbage and his own aversion to traveling
[1.25:37 - 1.28:33]The conversation concludes with a discussion of laundry issues.
[1.27:48 - 1.28:42]The conversation turns to comparing oneself to others and the dangers of having an ego
[1.28:34 - 1.30:06]The conversation shifts to a comedian named Matt Rife, who may fit the standards of the subreddit.
[1.28:43 - 1.29:47]Dia talks about his love for comedy and his lack of interest in other forms of entertainment, such as football or video games
[1.29:47 - 1.31:48]The conversation turns to comparing oneself to others and the dangers of having an ego
[1.31:48 - 1.34:36]Dia says he would choose full-time comedy if given the opportunity, but does not want to travel constantly
[1.34:36 - 1.36:55]Dia talks about his love for comedy and his lack of interest in other forms of entertainment, such as football or video games