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1130: Andrew Tarvin- The World's First Humor Engineer
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Andrew Tarvin all about humor and how to use it a work and beyond.
- What was his first REAL job? (3:53)
- The moment he knew he was onto something. (6:40)
- Stand up with a message: How he became the ‘Corporate Humorist’ at work. (10:03)
- How did his first stand up set go? (12:38)
- “Operation Leave Corporate America” and the journey to his TEDx Talk viral moment. (14:55)
- The BIG differences between what is appropriate on a comedy stage compared to a corporate setting. (20:44)
- Why his material is always ‘Rated Mom’. (24:18)
- How does he monetize what he does for a living? (28:33)
- Why do we find things funny? (29:43)
- The skill of humor: The 3 components needed to learn TODAY. (34:14)
- What did he learn from going on 96 first dates?? (44:18)
- Do comedians play an important role in society? (54:34)
- Memes: A structured way to help people create humor. (59:11)
- Can he point out someone who studies the art of comedy? (1:05:03)
- What are his top comedians? (1:07:23)
- The concept of the ‘Peak/End’ principle, using humor to get a specific result and finding ways to love what you do. (1:09:00)
- The misconception of happiness. (1:17:00)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Andrew Tarvin (@drewtarvin) Instagram
- Website
- Hannah Gadsby (@hannah_gadsby) Instagram
- Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) Instagram
- Jim Gaffigan (@jimgaffigan) Instagram
- Anthony Jeselnik (@anthony_jeselnik) Instagram
- Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) Instagram
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout**
- The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU
- Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work – Book by Andrew Tarvin
- How Being The Funny Guy At Work Turned Into A Full Time Career
- Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones | Netflix Official Site
- Hannah Gadsby: Nanette | Netflix Official Site
- Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix Official Site
- The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny - Book by Joel Warner and Peter McGraw
- The Evolution of Humor: From Grunts to Poop Jokes
- Jon Stewart On What's Stopping Voters from Pulling the Lever
- The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to Sitcom--The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide - Book by Judy Carter
- Eddie Izzard "Death Star Canteen" Sketch From the Circle DVD (2002)
- Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work - Book by Shawn Achor
- TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance"