Shain Brenden on Either Way, Pretty Funny (and a Taylor Swift hot take!)

Johnny Mac welcomes comedian Shain Brenden for a lively and insightful chat. Shane discusses his new comedy album 'Either Way, Pretty Funny,' his thoughts on Taylor Swift's influence on the NFL, and his experience balancing the traditional audio album format with modern comedy specials. The conversation touches on Shane's journey in comedy, the dynamics of 'Don't Tell Comedy,' and his unique gigs like performing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnny Mac and Shane also delve into the impacts of social media on comedy and the challenges faced by comics in the digital age. 00:35 Taylor Swift and the NFL 02:46 Comedy Albums vs. Specials 07:40 Don't Tell Comedy: Behind the Scenes 16:44 The Hustle Culture in Comedy 21:41 The Interruptions of Watching Comedy 23:01 The Emperor of Rome Syndrome 24:18 Kyle Kinane and the Fast and Furious 26:01 The Evolution of Comedy Fans 26:46 The Rise of Viral One-Minute Comics 28:45 First Stand-Up in Afghanistan 31:27 From Military to Comedy Clubs 33:40 Trailblazers and NBA Comedy 35:20 Voice Over Work and Pandemic Adjustments 37:43 Navigating Interviews and Comedy Insights Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! You also get the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts by John McDermott | SubstackSubstackhttps://mcdpod.substack.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.