Eddie Brill is an American comedian, writer, and actor who started his career in Boston, Massachusetts. He was previously the warm-up comedian and comedy talent coordinator of Late Show with David Letterman. Brill tours frequently, performing in the US as well as England, Ireland, France, Australia, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. At one time, he was a humor consultant for Reader's Digest. During the episode, Eddie peels back the layers of his career with Mick, unveiling his philosophy on comedy's foundation: the truth. Through candid storytelling, he reveals the wisdom imparted by legends like George Carlin and Joan Rivers, all while maintaining a grounded sense of authenticity. Eddie's workshops, deeply rooted in the art of comedic timing and the power of pauses, have molded countless comedians into authentic storytellers. Takeaways: Comedy is rooted in truth, which resonates with audiences The gut instinct is crucial for authenticity Support fellow comedians and workshops Sound Bites: "I remember the first laugh I got in the comedy workshop on stage, and it feels so good that it's... like heroin. You chase it for the rest of your life." "If you're funny, the audience will laugh. You could have all the credits in the world... there are a lot of people who are not that talented, who get big TV shows or work in theaters.” Connect and Discover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiecomic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiebrill143 Website: https://www.eddiebrill.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eddiecomic 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPaMel-Fb4zQmCSZDPHu4A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/ Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to Mick Unplugged, where we ignite potential and fuel purpose. Get ready for raw insights, bold moves, and game-changing conversations. Buckle up. Here's Mick.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged, and today we have a legend. From his early days at Emerson College, where he co-founded the renowned Emerson College Comedy Workshop, along with legends like Dennis Leary, to his 17-year tenure as the warm-up comedian and comedy talent coordinator at The Late Show with David Letterman.
He has been the cornerstone of the comedy landscape. With a reputation for discovering and nurturing comedic talent, he continues to inspire audiences around the world. Get ready to deep dive into the art of humor with the insightful, the dynamic, the trailblazing, New York's own Mr. Eddie Brill.
Eddie, how are you doing today, brother? All right. You know, long intros are fun because you have to get through them. You know what I mean? They're lovely. You know, I'll tell you an interesting story right off the bat. In America, we do intros, and it's very important. When I first went to London the very first time to do stand-up, I think it was 1989, Um, that era.
And, uh, I told the MC, my intro gave it to him and they looked at me like really not very happy over it. And he, when they brought me up without saying anything, you know, just Eddie Brill. And luckily the, it went well, you know, it was good. And I got to be friendly with him. And I said, why were you so mean to me that first night? He said, because you were, came up to me. I never met you.
And you bragged to me about your career. And I went, I wasn't bragging about my career. I was giving you my intro. He said, intro. Why would you do an intro? If you're funny, the audience will laugh. And, you know, you could give have all the credits in the world.
And, you know, he said, you know, just as well as I, there are a lot of people who are not that talented, who get big TV shows or work in theaters. So your intro doesn't mean anything. It's who you are on stage that really makes the difference. And I really like that a lot.
Yeah. No, that's actually honest, right? Because you're exactly right. I mean, I get pitches. I'm sure you receive pitches, right, of all these people. It's like, I've never heard of them. And then you go research them because it's 2025 now when information is in abundance. And there's nothing there. So it's like all this stuff you just wrote. How come I don't see this anywhere else?
And it doesn't mean you didn't do it. Like, you know, people will say to have said to me, hey, you know, I have this comedian. It's another Chris Rock. And I said, well, you know what you're saying? I should book Chris Rock. Because why would I want another Chris Rock? I want each person to be their authentic self. It's interesting.
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