Knicks WIN The East & Chelsea Handler Takes SHOTS

Andrew Schulz and Alexx Media celebrate the New York Knicks' historic playoff run with guest Nate Jackson. They discuss the chaotic energy of New York sports fans and the upcoming NBA expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas.

The hosts react to the wild street celebrations in New York City following a major Knicks victory. They discuss the chaotic energy of the fans, the team's playoff run, and look ahead to the Western Conference matchups involving OKC and San Antonio.

The hosts discuss the dynamics of sports team ownership, focusing on Howard Schultz's sale of the Seattle SuperSonics to OKC and the unique community-owned model of Green Bay. They also analyze the recent comedy roast, highlighting Tony Hinchcliffe's performance, his controversial George Floyd joke, and Sheryl's standout set.

The hosts discuss the ongoing feud between Chelsea Handler and comedians Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, sparked by a joke about Handler attending a dinner with Jeffrey Epstein. They analyze the dynamics of the Austin comedy scene centered around Joe Rogan and point out perceived hypocrisies in Handler's public criticisms.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the history of segregation in comedy circuits and historic theaters. Jackson shares his experience performing at the Ryman Auditorium, highlighting the progress made since the era when Black performers and audiences were excluded.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the history and cultural significance of the Chitlin' Circuit and segregated comedy shows. They also explore the political dynamics of cities like Austin, Texas, and share anecdotes about performing in different regions across the United States.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the evolution of diversity in the comedy club industry, highlighting how clubs historically marketed to Black audiences and how modern comedians build their own unique, diverse fan bases. They also share humorous anecdotes about club owners mismanaging food orders and audience demographics based on racial stereotypes.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the challenges of comedy club marketing and how venues often rely on racial archetypes rather than understanding a comedian's actual diverse audience. They also explore how social media algorithms can help comedians like Gary Owen and Jo Koy transcend traditional demographic boundaries to reach new audiences.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the rich diversity within Black and Italian communities, highlighting how regional and national heritages shape distinct identities. Jackson shares his culture shock upon moving to Florida and encountering various Caribbean cultures, while Schulz compares this to the distinct identities of Italian-Americans.

Nate Jackson discusses how Matt Rife was inspired by Andrew Schulz's strategy of posting stand-up clips online. Rife later passed the advice to Nate, telling him to get on TikTok, which helped launch his own career.

Andrew Schulz and Nate Jackson discuss their early career struggles with traditional media networks and how they transitioned to building independent audiences online. Schulz shares how musician Russ's high-volume release strategy inspired his own weekly comedy clip model, while Jackson highlights how internet algorithms democratize audience reach, sharing a funny story about performing alongside William Shatner.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the challenges of navigating social media algorithms and the value of raw, authentic comedy. Jackson shares his strategy of posting diverse content to resist being pigeonholed, and they reminisce about the early days of internet stand-up clips.

Andrew Schulz and Nate Jackson discuss the merits of crowd work in comedy and praise comedian Josh Johnson's writing process. They also react to the concept of the Enhanced Games, a sporting event that permits the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

The hosts discuss the Enhanced Games, a sporting event where athletes are permitted to use performance-enhancing drugs. They debate whether steroids actually help elite athletes break records, compare the event's times to Usain Bolt's records, and speculate that the traditional Olympics are already secretly 'enhanced.'

The hosts debate a viral video of a news guest allegedly wearing a realistic mask, referencing Captain Disillusion's explanation of studio lighting. They also discuss Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie losing his primary election after advocating for Epstein transparency and opposing war in Iran.

The hosts discuss the freedom of political figures like Thomas Massie operating outside of the government system to agitate and speak freely. Nate Jackson shares his childhood dreams of performing on late-night television, comparing the massive cultural reach of Johnny Carson to modern shows, and talks about his own music career.

Andrew Schulz and Nate Jackson discuss the comedic genius of Lil Duval, highlighting his early adoption of internet comedy and his sharp understanding of human nature. They also share stories about his visits to Nate's comedy club and his adventurous trip to see snow at Mount Rainier.

Andrew Schulz and Nate Jackson reminisce about traveling with comedian Lil Duval, highlighting his strict fast-food diet while abroad to avoid getting sick. Schulz also shares a story about visiting Duval's home in the Bahamas and being convinced to jump into a deep water hole.

Nate Jackson and Andrew Schulz discuss the sources of creative inspiration, referencing figures like Lil Duvall, Russ, and Steve Jobs. They also joke about the discipline of Adam and Eve while reflecting on the effort required to build a comedy career.

Andrew Schulz, Nate Jackson, and Mark Gagnon discuss the psychological power of repetition in media, referencing how shows like Blue's Clues and movie trailers leverage familiarity to engage audiences. They also explore how musical artists like Russ adapted to modern algorithms by consistently releasing singles instead of full albums.

Nate Jackson discusses his strategy for posting crowd work clips and the launch of his 24/7 comedy stream on YouTube. He compares the stream's fast-paced format to Chive TV, which is popular in bars. The hosts also react to a terrifying video of a paraglider in Austria whose emergency parachute fails to open properly.

The hosts react to a viral content creator who pranks strangers by fake-speaking their languages. They also discuss physical dealbreakers in relationships, referencing Eddie Murphy's movie Boomerang, and debate a height-versus-race hypothetical.

The hosts and guest Nate Jackson discuss humorous hypotheticals, including rumors about Kevin Hart from his roast. They also react to a viral clip of New York Knicks fans offering extreme compromises for a championship, leading to a debate on regional cultural differences.

Nate Jackson discusses his self-funded comedy project, 'Super Funny Comedy Jam,' which features micro-sets from over 50 comedians and will be released on his YouTube channel. He also highlights his comedy club in Tacoma, Washington, which is the largest Black-owned comedy club in the country, and shares his vision for diverse lineups.