Comedy – Narratively Speaking

NSP036 – The Louis CK Story

What happened to Louis CK?

Louis CK was the comedian’s comedian, considered a true auteur amongst his peers and comedy connoisseurs alike.

And then… that thing happened. That thing with his penis. And Louis CK was removed from popular culture’s historical record.

Did the punishment suit the crime? Today we welcome Joel Pearse to help us understand the nuances of the Louis CK situation.

Follow JP:

Bandcamp:
https://campfirebreath.bandcamp.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Joel-Pearse-Comedian-336518610291225/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/joel.pearse.comedy/

Episode Links

“I Love You Daddy” Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zujShZT8_go

Louis C.K. Is Accused by 5 Women of Sexual Misconduct:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html

Louis CK’s Perverted Thoughts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-733kKsdUk

Louis CK – Never Rape Anyone Unless You Have a Reason:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUy1viw3ro

Louis C.K. Monologue – SNL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzh7RtIJKZk

Louis CK is a Moral Detective:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOO1AX7_jXw

Ricky Gervais Doesn’t Care If You’re Offended:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrlXPjKUJLw

NSP029 – The Story Russel Brand Tells

Starting out as a stand-up comedian and Hollywood actor, Russel Brand has become a divisive public figure for the past 15 years.

Not particularly notable as a Hollywood superstar, Brand burst into the mainstream media pushing political a message of revolution and political non-compliance. The establishment weren’t quite sure what to make of him.

Whether you’re a fan or hater, the one thing Russel Brand is not is boring. Let’s have a look at his career and the story he tells.

Episode Links

NSP028 – How To Re-Write Your Story

We never truly know how much the stories we tell influence those around us.

Today we talk to Joel Pearse; mental health support provider, rapper and aspiring comedian, who, unbeknownst to him, was actually a major catalyst for the creation of this podcast.

We discuss, among other things, his experiences working as a mental health support provider at a youth center, and how he applied the practice of Narrative Therapy to help troubled kids re-write the stories they told about themselves.

And you’ll never guess one of the influences that convinced him to explore this line of treatment…

Find JP’s work on the web:

Bandcamp:
https://campfirebreath.bandcamp.com/

Facebook:
facebook.com/campfirebreath

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/campfirebreath/
https://www.instagram.com/joel.pearse.comedy/
https://www.instagram.com/howsgetfuckedsound/

Intro Clip:

The Pursuit of Happyness: Basketball and Dreams:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZb2NOHPA2A