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
I get inspired when I look at Tom Lennon, who did 'Reno 911!' for six seasons while writing huge movies and directing and also doing other pilots; he did that FX pilot, the 'Star Trek' thing. Scott Aukerman directhugeinspire Change image and 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
Podcasts feature comedians being as funny as they can be in a non-censored situation. It's really akin to standup in a way. When you go see a comedian in standup, that is the most pure, unadulterated form of their art. Scott Aukerman akinartcensor 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
Working on 'Comedy Bang Bang,' we're there from 10-7, and that's a pretty light day compared to most other TV shows. Other shows, it's like 10-10. Scott Aukerman bangcomedycompare Change image and share on social
I think you're a better comedian when you're in the moment and you're kind of reacting to what's happening like a real person instead of doing rote memorization. Scott Aukerman comedianhappenkind Change image and share on social
I have new bodyguards ever since I got a TV show. I didn't know, but it's a lot like becoming president. They tell you every single secret, like who shot JFK. When you have a TV show, they not only tell you who shot JFK, but they assign you bodyguards. Scott Aukerman assignbodyguardjfk share on social