Two Comedians on the Writer's Strike & How to Climb Cringe Mountain (Ep. 45)
Whatever happened to the transatlantic accent? How do you stay sane as a comedian on social media? How exactly do studios exploit the writers who keep them running?
Meet Dan and Mack, two writers and comedic partners in crime who just might be the Seinfelds of tomorrow. Whether it's stand-up, quickfire, or just committing to the bit, these two guys are ready to take you on a journey through time—film, late-night TV, TikTok memes—all from the backyard of Art Nouveau paradise and writers' haven, Diamond Lil.
Dan and Mack also keenly aware of the damage inflicted on writers by big entertainment houses, and the seismic importance of the writers' strike on their profession's wellbeing. Tune in as they talk the streaming business model, the message the industry is sending to writers, and more.
Dan Toomey is a writer, comedian, actor and video maker living in Brooklyn, NY. He currently works as a video creator for Morning Brew. His writing has been featured in outlets like McSweeneys, Slackjaw and Points in Case. He regularly performs standup and improv comedy around New York.
Mack Hubbell is a comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. He performs onstage and posts sketch comedy online and works as the monologue writers’ assistant at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Diamond Lil is a charming cocktail bar in the heart of Greenpoint founded by Jon (featured in the video) and Tim in 2017. Cosey and nostalgic, the bar takes its name from a risqué Broadway play by former Greenpoint resident, playwright, Hollywood star and sex symbol, Mae West.
Instagram & TikTok: @bartalkseries
You can follow Dan: @dhtoomey
You can follow Mack: @bigmackhubbell
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https://www.diamondlilbar.com/
00:00 Teaser
00:20 Intro
00:36 Art Nouveau Vibes
00:57 Your Boss is Gonna Love This One
02:23 You're Like a Newsie
04:05 Three Weeks in a Cold Garage
06:34 Home of Manchester By The Sea
07:33 The Writer's Strike
11:32 I Bought an Orphanage in Uganda
12:30 Climbing Cringe Mountain
14:47 Do You Know What a Dark Pattern Is?
15:20 A New Golden Age of Comedy
17:09 Sort of a Net Neutral
18:08 You Have to, Like, Go Outside
20:58 Shout-Outs
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Intro Song: "Brooklyn" by Glass Vaults