Sebastian Maniscalco

·1 hr 21 min·5 clips

Sebastian Maniscalco reveals why he finally agreed to appear on Rick Glassman's podcast after six years of requests.

Rick Glassman hosts comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, a guest he's wanted for six years. The episode opens with playful banter about Rick's OCD, specifically his 'no shoes' rule and a blanket on the couch. Sebastian promotes his new stand-up special on Hulu, filmed at the United Center in Chicago. He explains he chose the arena over a smaller theater because the material felt fresh, avoiding staleness. They delve into comedy craft: Sebastian audio-records his sets, studies them, and sometimes revisits recordings from eight years ago to find forgotten bits. He discusses the balance of physical movement on stage, avoiding becoming 'cartoonish.' The conversation touches on structuring a comedy hour, with Sebastian noting how early self-deprecation can set up later material. Rick asks about Sebastian's use of disclaimers, like acknowledging women drivers, which Sebastian says is a nod to the current climate. Rick shares his own creative process, struggling with a bit about the clitoris and its placement in an hour. They compare touring habits, with Rick preferring to treat trips as vacations funded by comedy. Personal revelations include Rick's severe misophonia, which sometimes forces him to eat separately from his family, and his use of fake names for reservations. The episode ends with Sebastian discussing how he now prioritizes meeting fans going through tough times after shows.

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Sebastian Maniscalco meets Rick Glassman's talent for turning dry replies and innocent questions into needless comic complications.

Sebastian Maniscalco's visit turns into a comic mismatch, with Rick Glassman steering the interview through therapy talk, freestyle rapping, Comedy Store history, and clarifications that only create more confusion.

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You get Sebastian Maniscalco playing it dry while his host turns questions, corrections and misunderstandings into avoidable little crises.

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