The Tim Weichselbaum Show

When Thai Rivera started getting asked to do gay clubs and shows he had to adjust to the reception in the so called safe spaces. From episode 64 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWTpWqCGCY

Milo Yiannopoulos is an amazing speaker, but his apology instead of explanation cost him his invite to some events. From episode 64 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWTpWqCGCY

Thai Rivera started out as an openly gay comic and had to find a different way to express himself and to engage with the audience. From episode 64 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWTpWqCGCY

No one should have to sacrifice their values to get ahead; success doesn't have to come at the cost of dignity. From episode 64 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWTpWqCGCY

Having friends who were dealers gave Thai Rivera a unique insight in the heights of drug use - and eventually it was that awareness which spurred him to quit. From episode 64 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWTpWqCGCY

Narcissists prey on empaths like vampires because anyone else wouldn't stand for their abuse. When call out a narcissist for their abuse, they will try to manipulate you into thinking it's your problem. They'll blame you for being too sensitive, or guilt you for not "loving" them unconditionally the way only a mother can. From episode 63 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdrDrc_-hY0

As adults, we are still subjected to bulling in the form of negative comments and judgment. We all have the right to be our authentic selves, no matter what. That doesn't mean your authentic self is not riddled with flaws that could be improved. From episode 63 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdrDrc_-hY0

It's time to set the record straight. We may not know what we're talking about, but we definitely look like doctors. Try to keep your comments accurate or they will be featured on the next episode. From episode 63 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdrDrc_-hY0 #podcast #comedy

My guest this week and I have a tense conversation about his opinions on my personality and behavior. Michael and I have a complicated relationship. I have empathy for him, and we get along at times. This was not one of those times. Check out Michael's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/048rwjyTt1wjyC5oiCTg3p?si=be0678d856a34bd4 #podcast #adhd #selfimprovement

My guest goes on a rant about not getting booked on enough comedy shows. I try to give him some advice, because I'm more enlightened on the topic he is complaining about. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I

Michael is skeptical of ADHD and medication for it as well as neurodivergence. I think it's a real condition that some people need medication to treat. Who's right?? From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I

Michael thinks meditation is the solution to my ADHD, while I am a proponent for drugs. Sometimes the brain needs help to resolve the chemical balance. Maybe that can be reached with meditation, but I haven't seen the data to support this. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I #meditation #podcast

Living in a world that's moved to boxes and having to adapt to this strange structure, there's no denying it's strange to take an amphetamine every day. But I've come to accept this as part of my life, relying on the dopamine it provides to feel normal. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I #adhd

Feeling outraged and confused by this offensive comparison? So am I! Apparently being Jewish means I'm irritable, disagreeable, unsavory, entitled, and whiny. That description was generated by AI, I don't feel outraged by this. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I

Takes a while to earn respect in the comedy world. You gotta always be outdoing yourself. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I

Austin, Texas is home to many psychonauts, or people who like to take mind-altering substances. Some would judge us for taking them so often, but that doesn't mean we disrespect the chemical. We simply disrespect ourselves, and want to feel elevated from our natural state of self-hatrid. That's why I'm taking them so often, at least. From episode 62 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhZPA_29i3I

Michael Malamud and I work out the kinks in our podcasting relationship and discuss ADHD and medication, neurodivergence, and the pain of not getting things you think you deserve. It was a colorful episode where we look underneath the microscope at each other's psychology and way of thinking. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/twshow Tim Weichselbaum on IG: https://instagram.com/timweichselbaum Michael Malamud on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfowlamud/ Chapters: 0:00 - Monologue 8:03 - Thanks for The Love 10:53 - Hookup Culture, Women I'm Attracted To 16:47 - Listing My Jewish Qualities 20:09 - Dave Chappelle, Kanye 21:10 - This Podcast is Too Jewish, Hack Jokes 26:45 - Cancel Culture, Totalitarianism 35:15 - Disrespecting Psychedelics 40:25 - Is ADHD a real thing? Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent 48:37 - ADHD Medication Skepticism 1:03:29 - The Power of Meditation 1:07:21 - Stand-up Comedy Update 1:28:57 - Outro

I learned the hard way - dosing a gram and a half on an empty stomach after fasting for 45 hours was too much to handle! But I couldn't resist trying these magic mushrooms at a comedy club where Joe Rogan and Redban were performing. From episode 61 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0uvbM6zk

I floated in a sensory deprivation tank and it helped me feel better about the path I’m on, and to trust that eventually I’ll find success. From episode 61 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0uvbM6zk

I've been taking steps to improve myself and it's been paying off! I'm proud to say I'm a better person now and I'm so grateful for the journey 💪🏼 #selfimprovement From episode 61 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0uvbM6zk

Sometimes life takes you on a wild ride, and I'm in an especially weird place right now: no day job but my own house! It's a bit trippy, but a blessing at the same time. Don't let it fool you though: it's still a challenge! From episode 61 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0uvbM6zk

My vision for a brand new concept for a live comedy show. Why not film comics in the green room of a comedy club trying to one up each other in off stage banter, then have the audience vote for whoever is funny enough to do a set on stage? I hope to make this idea into a reality very soon. From episode 61 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJQ0uvbM6zk

Michael Malamud joins me as my first guest in a long time to create synergistic podcasting magic. I met Michael in Chicago many years ago in the stand-up scene and we have a lot in common. We've recorded a lot of podcasts in the past years, but not all of them have been released. This is one of the rare episodes that shall be released to the masses. I was on his podcast as Timmy Gusto recently, which is called Unsettling in with Michael Malamud. Michael's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/048rwjyTt1wjyC5oiCTg3p Michael Malamud on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfowlamud/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Stand-up improvements, ADHD 3:44 - Quitting THC, Dopamine deficiency 5:00 - Getting to know Michael Malamud 10:44 - Topical coconut oil 11:53 - Sensory Deprivation Tanks, Meditation 19:33 - Being a funny looking person 21:46 - Performing in a bad mood, Repeating jokes 25:20 - Dunning–Kruger effect and comedy 30:00 - Pitching shows to comedy clubs 32:36 - Killing From the Green Room 35:50 - Overcoming social anxiety 37:50 - Taking too much mushrooms 41:18 - Self-improvement progress, Cold Showers 44:27 - Helping other comedians 46:54 - New comedians releasing "specials" 51:22 - Comedy rant: open mic nepotism 52:23 - Redban, Kill Tony 56:00 - Taking risks, Austin comedy 1:01:02 - Michael's self-improvement tips 1:05:47 - Unsettling in with Michael Malamud 1:07:49 - Outro

I'm developing a character called Timmy Gusto where I talk in a thick Chicago accent. I don't always like to stay in character the entire time I'm on stage, and that's part of the fun, is breaking character to show the audience that it's a joke. I'm still molding Timmy's personality and deciding when I want to activate his persona. It makes me feel like I have multiple personality disorder. From episode 60 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If8FSUhjpgI

I still use outdated phrases from the 1950s or earlier because I was born in 1989. I'm an old man who doesn't know better. I was very anxious during the recording of this episode. From episode 60 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If8FSUhjpgI