#019 Fighting Envy and How to Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper

Faculty Hours: Chloe Radcliffe pt2

Jul 04, 2024

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Summary

Hey friends, welcome to the syllabus podcast, faculty hours.

Today's guest is Chloe Radcliffe. She is a NYC-based standup comic, actor, and writer. She starred in COMMAND Z from Steven Soderbergh. She was also a staff writer on the series and has teleplay credit on 3 episodes. Her Comedy Central: Featuring set debuted in 2022. She staffed on the sketch writing team for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon from 2019-2020.

Part 1

Introduction and Accepting the Podcast Invitation
Losing Attention and Regaining Control
Internal Dialogue and Addressing the Room
Identity and Work Ethics in Comedy
Learning to Work and Be a Pro
Committing to Stand-Up Comedy

Part 2

The Purity of Stand-Up Comedy
Overcoming Jealousy and Comparison
Apologizing and Moving On
The Creative Process
Documenting Ideas
Developing Your Own Voice
Finding Joy in the Present
Dealing with Impatience and Longevity

Hopefully, you'll find the content entertaining, insightful, and inspiring. Thank you for tuning in and let's jump right into it.

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Detailed Show Notes

In this conversation, Chloe Ratcliffe discusses her experience as a comedian and the pressure to be funny. She explains that being funny off-stage is different from performing on stage and emphasizes the importance of genuine conversation.

Chloe also shares her strategies for regaining control of the room when losing attention and the internal dialogue she has during performances. She discusses the life of a comedian on the road and the constant evolution of material. Lastly, she highlights the work ethic and dedication required to succeed in the comedy industry. Chloe discusses her drive to work hard and her commitment to her craft. She shares how she learned to work and be a professional through experience in speech and debate, rock climbing, and screenwriting. Chloe also talks about the moment she realized she could pursue stand-up comedy as a career. She reflects on the purity of stand-up comedy and the challenges of dealing with jealousy and comparison in the industry. In this conversation, Chloe discusses various aspects of her career in comedy and shares insights on apologizing, unequal opportunities in the entertainment industry, the creative process, learning from others, documenting ideas, the magic of punchlines, surrounding yourself with comedians, maintaining relationships outside of comedy, the incisive analysis of comedy, learning by watching and mimicking, developing your own voice, finding joy in the present, dealing with impatience and longevity, and dealing with critics.

Takeaways

Being funny off-stage is different from performing on stage.
Regaining control of the room requires understanding the actual dynamic and addressing it honestly.
Comedians constantly evolve their material and adapt to different audiences.
Success in comedy requires a strong work ethic and dedication. Having a strong work ethic and being willing to put in the hours is crucial for success in any field.
Learning from others who are more experienced can help improve your own skills and work habits.
Committing to your passion and believing in your own abilities is essential for pursuing a career in the arts.
Stand-up comedy is a unique and pure form of performance that requires the ability to create a gravitational pull in any room.
Dealing with jealousy and comparison is a challenge in the competitive world of comedy, but focusing on your own journey and growth is key. Apologizing can be a way to acknowledge mistakes and move on without dwelling on them.
The entertainment industry, like any other industry, can have unequal opportunities and favoritism.
The creative process involves recording and listening back to sets, documenting ideas, and learning from others.
Comedy often involves a magic element where punchlines work even if the comedian doesn't fully understand why.
Surrounding yourself with comedians can provide a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
Finding joy in the present and being patient is important for long-term success in comedy.
Criticism can be valuable for growth, and it's important to look for the underlying message within the critique.