#34 Robert Considers A Career In Sexy Stand-Up Comedy

The Chat

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of creativity, drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's book, 'Big Magic'. We dive into the importance of seizing ideas when they occur and the liberating feeling of discarding ones that don't resonate. We also share how we've adapted our writing approach, creating a sticky note system that fosters a vibrant idea pool.
Think back to the last time you accomplished a manual task. Maybe it was mending a broken fence or even baking a loaf of bread. Remember the satisfaction of immediate and tangible results? We bring you the extraordinary tale of a retired corporate executive who traded boardroom meetings for farming in South Dakota. The immediacy and satisfaction of manual labor contrasted with his former corporate life, bringing about a profound perspective change. We further discuss our method of character tracking in writing and the simple joy of crossing items off a checklist.
Our conversation takes us through a variety of subjects, from a retired cardiac surgeon's unexpected journey into cattle farming to the influences of the sexual revolution on stand-up comedy. We share our thoughts on the evolution of Nashville's skyline, our book reading habits, and engage in a spirited debate on the preservation of history versus progress. And of course, we have some light-hearted banter about the mild discomfort of attending the Opry with your father-in-law.

Chapters

1. Creativity and Letting Go of Ideas (00:00:00)

2. Manual Labor and Grounding Tasks Value (00:10:11)

3. Farming and Coyote Trapping (00:15:07)

4. Love Stories in Popular Culture Discussion (00:21:03)

5. Book Depot and the Book Market (00:29:05)

6. Book Reading Habits and Comedy Discussions (00:39:24)

7. Debate on Preservation vs. Progress (00:50:55)

8. The Evolution of Downtown Nashville (00:56:07)

9. Uncomfortable Experience at Opry With Father-in-Law (00:59:14)