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Podcast: The Hopeless Show with Aaron Wolf & Rohit Thawani
Episode: Episode 196: Comedian & Writer Ian Edwards on Stand-Up Math, Eddie Murphy and Contrarian Comedy
Description: Aaron welcomes comedian, writer, and podcaster Ian Edwards (Saturday Night Live, Kill Tony, Conan O'Brian, Mark Maron, Joe Rogan) for a sharp, funny conversation on stand-up, storytelling, Eddie Murphy, and “comedy math.” They get into Ian’s background, writing, pop culture contrarianism, and the challenge of making audiences think while keeping the laughs coming, before diving into the show’s usual fun. Plus of course, Hope in 60 Seconds and other fun bits. Ian Edwards is an England-born, Jamaica-raised comedian and writer whose credits include writing for SNL, appearing on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, serving as a regular ca...