Louis Katz: Smart Laughs, Weird Crowds, and Zero Regrets

Louis Katz: Smart Laughs, Weird Crowds and Zero Regrets 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with the brilliantly funny Louis Katz—stand-up comedian, writer, and long-time favourite on the US comedy scene. Known for his smart material, edgy humour, and pitch-perfect timing, Louis talks about life on the road, writing for television, and what it takes to keep your voice sharp in a saturated comedy world. He shares stories from comedy clubs, festivals, and some of the weirdest crowds he's ever played to. This chat is full of craft, laughs, and insight into what it means to stay funny and stay original year after year. In This Episode: Louis’s evolution as a comic and finding his comedic voice Writing jokes that hit hard without playing safe Behind-the-scenes of writing for TV and late-night Dealing with tough crowds, hecklers, and strange gigs Why staying weird is the secret to staying true This episode will appeal to fans of sharp, uncompromising stand-up and anyone interested in the real-life grind behind a comedian’s journey. 🎤About Louis Katz Louis Katz is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer known for his razor-sharp wit, fearless material, and the rare ability to blend the cerebral with the downright dirty. A favourite on the underground comedy scene and beyond, Louis has appeared on Comedy Central, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and has written for TV shows like Comedy Central’s “Problematic with Moshe Kasher.” His stand-up spans everything from highbrow philosophy to lowbrow bodily functions—often in the same sentence. With a cult-favourite comedy album ( Katzkills ), multiple festival appearances, and a reputation for never playing it safe, Louis continues to bring smart laughs to unpredictable places. 🔗 Connect with Louis Katz Facebook Instagram www.louiskatz.com 📢 Follow the Podcast Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram TikTok YouTube Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn Host: Steve Otis Gunn Guest: Louis Katz - Comedian & Writer Duration: 44 minutes Release Date: October 22, 2024 Season: 3, Episode 6 All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.