1130: Andrew Tarvin- The World's First Humor Engineer

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Andrew Tarvin all about humor and how to use it a work and beyond.

• What was his first REAL job? (3:53)
• The moment he knew he was onto something. (6:40)
• Stand up with a message: How he became the ‘Corporate Humorist’ at work. (10:03)
• How did his first stand up set go? (12:38)
• “Operation Leave Corporate America” and the journey to his TEDx Talk viral moment. (14:55)
• The BIG differences between what is appropriate on a comedy stage compared to a corporate setting. (20:44)
• Why his material is always ‘Rated Mom’. (24:18)
• How does he monetize what he does for a living? (28:33)
• Why do we find things funny? (29:43)
• The skill of humor: The 3 components needed to learn TODAY. (34:14)
• What did he learn from going on 96 first dates?? (44:18)
• Do comedians play an important role in society? (54:34)
• Memes: A structured way to help people create humor. (59:11)
• Can he point out someone who studies the art of comedy? (1:05:03)
• What are his top comedians? (1:07:23)
• The concept of the ‘Peak/End’ principle, using humor to get a specific result and finding ways to love what you do. (1:09:00)
• The misconception of happiness. (1:17:00)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Andrew Tarvin (@drewtarvin) Instagram
• Website
• Hannah Gadsby (@hannah_gadsby) Instagram
• Hasan Minhaj (@hasanminhaj) Instagram
• Jim Gaffigan (@jimgaffigan) Instagram
• Anthony Jeselnik (@anthony_jeselnik) Instagram
• Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) Instagram

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• September Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off!! **Code “STARTER50” at checkout**
• The Skill of Humor | Andrew Tarvin | TEDxTAMU
• Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work – Book by Andrew Tarvin
• How Being The Funny Guy At Work Turned Into A Full Time Career
• Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones | Netflix Official Site
• Hannah Gadsby: Nanette | Netflix Official Site
• Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix Official Site
• The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny - Book by Joel Warner and Peter McGraw
• The Evolution of Humor: From Grunts to Poop Jokes
• Jon Stewart On What's Stopping Voters from Pulling the Lever
• The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to Sitcom--The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide - Book by Judy Carter
• Eddie Izzard "Death Star Canteen" Sketch From the Circle DVD (2002)
• Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles That Fuel Success and Performance at Work - Book by Shawn Achor
• TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance"