The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura
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My guest is Tom Segura, renowned comedian, writer, actor and director. We discuss the “how-to” of comedy writing and storytelling, and what the science of humor and the creative process reveal about human emotion and memory. We explore why surprise and the act of “saying the unspoken truth” activate the brain’s reward circuits, as well as the subconscious mechanisms that shape our sense of what is funny. The episode also examines the bi-directional influence between comedy and cultural standards. It will interest anyone curious about the science of humor, the art of performance and emotional contagion.
Articles
- Further analysis of the hippocampal amnesic syndrome: 14-year follow-up study of H.M. (Neuropsychologia)
Books
Other Resources Mentioned
Comedy & Podcasts
- Tom Segura basketball with LethalShooter
- 2 Bears 5K
- Thrilled – Tom Segura
- Sledgehammer – Tom Segura on Netflix
- Joe Rogan Experience #2292 – Josh Waitzkin
- Tom & Andrew matching at Belly Up Aspen
Comedy Venues
Fitness & Performance
Music
Stand-Up Comedy Shows
Movies
Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned
- Dr. Bernardo Huberman: How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life
- Josh Waitzkin: The Art of Learning & Living Life
People Mentioned
- Jocko Willink: retired US Navy Seal, podcaster, author
- Sam Morril: American comedian
- Mark Normand: American comedian, actor
- Jordan Peterson: psychologist, author, educator
- Norm Macdonald: Canadian comedian, actor
- Mike Myers: Canadian comedian, actor
- Ian Bagg: Canadian comedian, actor
- Christina Pazsitzky: Canadian-American comedian, podcaster
- Lenny Bruce: American comedian
- Robin Williams: American comedian, actor
- George Carlin: American comedian, actor
- Joe Rogan: American podcaster, comedian
- Joe Pesci: Italian-American actor
- Brian Holtzman: American comedian
- Bert Kreischer: American comedian
- Eddie Murphy: American actor, comedian
- Chris Rock: American comedian, actor
- Dave Chappelle: American comedian, actor
- Richard Pryor: American comedian, actor
- Henny Youngman: English-American comedian
- Tim Dillon: American comedian, podcaster
- Lucas brothers: American comedians, identical twins
- Sklar brothers: American comedians, identical twins
- Kirk Fox: American actor, comedian
- Jim Carrey: Canadian-American actor, comedian
About this Guest
Tom Segura
Tom Segura is a renowned comedian, writer, actor, and director.
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