Part 9/15:
The Industry, Fame, and the Madness of Success
They vividly describe performing in massive arenas, with Rogan recounting evenings at the Air Canada Centre or Madison Square Garden, comparing these monumental stages to intimate club sets. Despite the size, he emphasizes the surreal similarity in feeling, remarking that the crowd can sometimes feel as close as the smallest venues.
The evolution of comedy careers is also discussed. Today, comic stars like Burr, Chappelle, and Kevin Hart sell out stadiums—something unprecedented in history. They reflect on how this proliferation of success has changed the industry landscape, allowing more acts to reach larger audiences and fostering a sense of limitless potential.