Louis Katz: Smart Laughs, Weird Crowds, and Zero Regrets
- Author
- Steve Otis Gunn
- Published
- Tue 22 Oct 2024
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/television-times-podcast/episodes/louis-katz
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.
đź”— Connect with Louis Katz
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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 25
All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn
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