#1989 - Andrew Dice Clay
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Andrew Dice Clay is a stand-up comic, actor, and author.
www.andrewdiceclay.com
Episodes with Andrew Dice Clay
Episode Timestamps
The Joe Rogan Experience
- Joe Rogan and his guest Jamie discuss podcasting glasses
- Jamie is proud to have taken over the experience
- Dice Clay is discussed as a pioneer of alternative comedy
Joe Rogan's Success
- Dice Clay shares his admiration for Joe Rogan's journey in comedy
- Joe Rogan's sitcom and Fear Factor are mentioned as notable successes
- Dice Clay recalls encouraging Rogan to go on tour instead of doing low-paying sets at The Comedy Store
Touring and Career Aspirations
- The speaker credits the person he is talking to for changing his life by telling him about a great place.
- He talks about his career aspirations, wanting to go from touring to movie stardom.
- He mentions his admiration for Eddie Murphy.
Preparing for a Performance at MTV Awards
- The speaker talks about preparing for a performance at MTV Awards and mentions his biggest manager Sandy Gallin.
- An incident where Dick Clark tried to dictate terms to him before his performance.
- He talks about how angry he was when he came out on the stage and mentions how his set was received by the crowd.
- A hilarious incident where Dick Clark attempts to tackle the speaker during the performance.
Disagreement with Joe Rogan
- The speaker wants to bring up a disagreement with Joe Rogan on his podcast
- He feels that he owes it to himself to express his feelings
- The speaker believes that Joe Rogan should not be messed with
- The speaker and his girlfriend discuss the importance of being honest and open
The Pyramids
- The speaker and Joe Rogan discuss the pyramids in Egypt
- They debate how the giant stones were moved and how the pyramids were built
- There is a theory that an advanced civilization existed before us and created the pyramids
- The speaker and Joe Rogan discuss the possibility of aliens being involved
Discussion about Filming and Reality Show
- Discussion about filming everything since making it
- Filming at the Comedy Store and calling it "the show"
- Recording new comics and doing sketches
- Joe Rogan's decision to film some of Dice's performances but not to make a reality show
Discussion about Dice's Hat and Live Shows
- Dice gives Joe Rogan one of his hats to wear
- Discussion about how Dice did live shows, including a portion dedicated to music
- Description of his performances and the different impressions he did, including Elvis and Grease Lightning
- Duff McKagan and Slash's appearance at one of his shows
First Performance
- Joe auditioned at Pips in Brooklyn and did his Jerry Lewis act which didn't go well.
- He then did his Travolta act and the crowd went wild.
- The club owners booked him to headline that weekend for $50.
Career Progression
- Within six months of his first performance, Joe was doing his own shows with his father selling tickets at Dangerfields.
- He met Rick Rubin at the Laugh Factory and eventually did five albums with him.
- His cassette came out around the same time as Rodney Dangerfield's special.
The Day the Laughter Died
- Me and Rick decided to do something different, the ultimate late night set.
- Three nights at Dangerfields later, The Day the Laughter Died double CD was born.
- Author loved the silence and the smoke of the small unsuspecting crowds.
- Author recalls getting angry at a family that came in, and more the father would laugh, the more he went after him.
The Backlash of The Day the Laughter Died
- Author takes a meeting with David Geffen and Barry Diller with Rick Rubin present.
- David Geffen questions the lack of people and reactions in the album.
- Rick Rubin loves chaos and laughs at the comments.
- Author explains how he wanted to become the Elvis of comedy.
The Importance of Hard Work and Being True to Yourself
- Andrew emphasizes the importance of putting in hard work to succeed in comedy
- He quotes Pitbull and says that luck comes from hard work and belief in oneself
- They discuss the different stereotypes in comedy and how Andrew's confidence went against the norm
- Andrew talks about how some people spend their whole lives not knowing who they are, but he knows who he is
The Making of The Day the Laughter Died
- Andrew talks about how he wanted to do something no one had done before by releasing an album of him bombing on purpose
- He talks about how David Geffen didn't understand why Andrew would want to do that and why it had to be a double album
- They discuss how Mitzi didn't like the idea of The Day the Laughter Died but it ultimately became the biggest selling comedy album ever
Blown up out of the car
- In "Crime Story," Dice played the Robert De Niro part as the guy who runs the casino.
- The show was cancelled after one of the only episodes Dice had a giant part in - he convinced Michael Mann not to cancel the show during a coffee break.
- Michael Mann and Dice went to the Peppermill in Vegas to talk about the cancellation, but Dice believed he was going to be the biggest star on the planet.
Rodney Dangerfield special
- Rodney Dangerfield saw Dice perform at the Comedy Store and showcased him on the Young Comedians special in 1988.
- Dice's special debuted on a Saturday, and by Monday he became the biggest comic there was.
- Dice took out a full-page ad in Variety featuring a picture of himself and a poem mentioning other big stars like Elvis and Brando.
How Dice helped launch Eddie Griffin's career
- Eddie Griffin approached Dice after his show
- Dice took Eddie on tour with him and helped him pick clothes
- Eddie started calling Dice "Uncle D"
- Dice introduced Eddie to his agent, who signed him
- Eddie went on to star in his own sitcom and movies
Working with Lenny Clark and dealing with Bedlam crowds
- Crowd only wanted Dice, not the openers
- Lenny Clark opened for Dice and later got his own show
- Dice helped launch Lenny's career
- Dice did over 300 arenas and 12 million people
Overcoming Health Issues
- The speaker had a heart attack at the age of 60 and had to get a stent put in.
- He also developed Bell's Pulse on one side of his face.
- Despite these health issues, he did not cancel his shows and made fun of Bell's Pulse on stage.
Romance and Career Resurgence
- The speaker talks about being romantic with his girlfriend, buying fresh flowers, and making her feel special.
- He discusses his enjoyment of performing comedy and feeling grandfathered in the industry.
- The speaker notes his resurgence in popularity, including working on the final season of Entourage.
Reflecting on Success
- Discusses the success of various comedians, including Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock.
- Expresses admiration for the success of the person he is speaking to.
- Discusses the process of building a successful career and becoming a unique performer.
Confronting a Pit Boss
- Shares a story of standing up to a pit boss who was not treating him fairly.
- Describes the confrontation and his success at the blackjack table.
- Boasts about his wealth and success.
Gambling: Winning against all odds
- Andrew talks about a gambling moment where he wins cards.
- He bets with a woman that he will pull out the ace of spades.
- After that, he makes another bet with the same woman that he will not pull out queen of spades.
Gut feeling and belief
- Andrew talks about how he used his gut feelings to guess the exact cards in gambling.
- He says he has had a similar intuition about his career since he was young.
- Andrew believes in a greater purpose and a destiny for his life.
Quitting smoking after a heart attack
- Quit smoking twice, first for 10 years
- Started again when father was ill
- Quit again after a heart attack
- Carries cigarettes but doesn't smoke them
Infamous CNN interview
- CNN interviewer asks irrelevant questions, including running a gym
- Dice insults interviewer and walks out
- Discussion about cultural narrative and censorship of comedians
- Refuses to live in fear and stresses importance of facing fears
Comedian's Favorite Openers
- Comedian talks about two of his favorite opening acts
- Praises the work ethic and talent of one particular comedian
- Discusses his preference for one-show-a-night performances
Acting Career Discussion
- Comedian discusses his conversations with Entourage producer Doug Allen
- Recounts his career struggles and rise to success
- Shares stories of working with Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Lady Gaga
The Importance of Comedy Clubs
- Considers doing comedy in clubs to be important
- Discusses the intimacy and lack of pressure in club performances
- Talks about how performing in arenas can become claustrophobic
- Shares a story about performing for a large audience at the Rose Bowl
Putting G and R Back Together
- Shares a story about discussing putting Guns N' Roses back together with Duff and Slash
- Talks about Axl breaking his ankle during a show at the Troubadour
- Expresses joy over the band getting back together