JBP, Woke Universities, Parenting, Politics, Acting & Education | Bryan Callen

EP 203The Mikhaila Peterson PodcastPublished June 18, 2024

New episode with stand-up comedian & podcaster, @BryanCallenComedy! Turns out Bryan’s podcast was the first podcast my dad did when he went viral back in 2017. So this kind of felt like a conversation between old friends. We discussed his comedy career, social justice warriors, life as a parent, politics, Bryan’s upcoming special and more. Enjoy! Bryan Callen is an actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is best known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs and as one of the original cast members of MadTV. Callen has also appeared in TV and films including Kingdom, Hangover 1 & 2, Ride Along, Sex and the City, Old School, Entourage, Californication, and many more.

Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:40Bryan’s acting experience
  3. 5:54How Bryan got into stand-up
  4. 7:30Woke universities and protesting
  5. 13:51Marek Health
  6. 15:26Society rewards the loudest voice
  7. 19:23Fact-checking and intuition
  8. 25:58Bryan’s upcoming special
  9. 30:30Living in the cold sucks
  10. 37:19Boncharge
  11. 39:14How is living in LA post COVID?
  12. 46:56Is comedy canceled?
  13. 51:40Bryan’s book recommendations
  14. 1:00:20Practicing gratefulness
  15. 1:05:48Bryan on trying After Party
  16. 1:15:30Monetize the trolls
  17. 1:18:05How Marlon Brando changed acting
  18. 1:24:00Importance of intimacy in relationships
  19. 1:27:04Courage and hunger
  20. 1:34:05Best thing about being a parent
  21. 1:37:17Bryan’s lesson for his children