#284 — The Funny Business

Sam Harris speaks with Judd Apatow about his career in comedy.
They discuss his new documentary on George Carlin, why so much
comedy ages badly, Carlin’s drug use, how Judd structures his
work, using improv in his films, adventures in parenthood, what
is worth worrying about, the downside of fame, advice for
creatives, the unique properties of standup comedy, the problem
of political fragmentation, the consequences of not believing in
free will, and other topics.


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