I grew up loving David Letterman and Pee-wee Herman, but as far as live performance comedy, all I knew were the Jerry Seinfeld-type comedians of the world, and that's what I thought live performance comedy was all about. Scott Aukerman comediancomedydavid share on social
The podcast was kind of an afterthought, because I was just excited about being on the radio. Then I found that the podcast listenership is some 20 times what people are listening to on the radio. Scott Aukerman afterthoughtexcitefind Change image and share on social
I'm probably doing puns more than anything in my life. Scott Aukerman lifepun Change image and share on social
Not everyone can be as successful a performer as myself, who gave 10 great performances the first time I ever did comedy, and then toiled in obscurity for years. Scott Aukerman comedygivegreat Change image and share on social
I was always a big fan of Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's '2000-Year-Old Man' sketch. I think it's one of the biggest influences on the podcast, definitely. You'd never say Carl Reiner was the funniest dude on there, because he's just teeing it up, but he knows what questions to ask to lead to great improv. Scott Aukerman bigbrookcarl share on social
The power of podcasting is pretty remarkable. It is such an amazing way to mobilize fans. It's almost like they're part of your family. They probably listen to you more than they listen to their own families. I know that's true for me. So there is a real bond there. Scott Aukerman amazebondfamily share on social
Your average comedian doesn't know the podcast universe, really. Scott Aukerman averagecomedianpodcast Change image and share on social
I came into the 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' TV show with a level of confidence that I don't think I would've had if I hadn't been doing the podcast for three years already. I certainly had to figure out in those three years the sense of humor I wanted to do and the way to talk to celebrities without being incredibly intimidated by them. Scott Aukerman bangcelebritycomedy share on social
When I was growing up, I wanted to do Letterman and I loved that live, in-studio model. I still would do something like that. Scott Aukerman growlettermanlive Change image and share on social
I'm not the type of guy who's funny in the room. I'm the guy who's funny late at night on a computer, trying to construct jokes. Scott Aukerman computerconstructfunny Change image and share on social