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Greg Fitzsimmons Comedy, Overcoming Fear & Creating Balance
Greg is an accomplished stand-up, a four-time Emmy-winning writer, and a host on TV, radio and his own podcasts. Host of the popular FitzDog Radio podcast, as well as the Sunday Papers and the Childish podcasts, Greg has made more than 20 visits to The Joe Rogan Experience and 50 visits to The Howard Stern Show, and one hundred on The Adam Carolla Show. Howard gave Greg his own show on SiriusXM, which ran for more than ten years. He’s done dozens of appearances on all the late-night talk shows including Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel.
In this Podcast, Greg Fitzsimmons shares his journey through the world of comedy, discussing the balance between fame and family, the creative process behind writing, and the impact of podcasts on the comedy landscape. He reflects on his experiences in the industry, the challenges of writing a book, and the importance of friendship and support in navigating a career in entertainment. In this conversation, Greg shares his experiences with investigative reporting, the impact of media on public awareness, and the challenges of censorship. He discusses the importance of mentorship in comedy, his journey of overcoming addiction, and the daily rituals that help him maintain balance. The conversation also delves into the exploration of psychedelics for personal growth and the significance of confronting fear to live a fuller life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
02:56 The Journey of a Comedian
05:58 Balancing Fame and Family
09:02 The Creative Process of Writing
11:52 The Impact of Podcasts on Comedy
14:50 The Challenges of Writing a Book
18:14 Friendship and Support in the Industry
30:43 The Risks of Investigative Reporting
33:10 The Impact of Media on Public Awareness
34:04 Navigating Censorship and Shadow Banning
37:04 Mentorship in Comedy
41:30 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Balance
46:10 Daily Rituals and Mindfulness Practices
51:42 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth
53:14 Confronting Fear and Embracing Vulnerability
Contact Greg and find his podcast, tour dates and book:
https://gregfitzsimmons.com
Tom O’Neill “CHAOS”
https://tom-oneill.org/
Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic
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