From Emerson to Letterman: Eddie Brill's Insights on Comedy

Mick Unplugged

Mick Hunt

Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self-improvement

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Eddie Brill is an American comedian, writer, and actor who started his career in Boston, Massachusetts. He was previously the warm-up comedian and comedy talent coordinator of Late Show with David Letterman. Brill tours frequently, performing in the US as well as England, Ireland, France, Australia, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong. At one time, he was a humor consultant for Reader's Digest.

During the episode, Eddie peels back the layers of his career with Mick, unveiling his philosophy on comedy's foundation: the truth. Through candid storytelling, he reveals the wisdom imparted by legends like George Carlin and Joan Rivers, all while maintaining a grounded sense of authenticity. Eddie's workshops, deeply rooted in the art of comedic timing and the power of pauses, have molded countless comedians into authentic storytellers.

Takeaways:

Comedy is rooted in truth, which resonates with audiences
The gut instinct is crucial for authenticity
Support fellow comedians and workshops

Sound Bites:

"I remember the first laugh I got in the comedy workshop on stage, and it feels so good that it's... like heroin. You chase it for the rest of your life."

"If you're funny, the audience will laugh. You could have all the credits in the world... there are a lot of people who are not that talented, who get big TV shows or work in theaters.”

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Mick Unplugged, where we ignite potential and fuel purpose.
0:08.8	Get ready for raw insights, bold moves, and game-changing conversations.
0:13.2	Buckle up, here's Mick.
0:15.9	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged,
0:19.8	and today we have a legend.
0:23.0	From his early days at Emerson College, where he co-founded the renowned Emerson College Comedy Workshop,
0:29.3	along with legends like Dennis Leary, to a 17-year tenure as the warm-up comedian and comedy talent
0:35.3	coordinator at The Late Show with David Letterman.
0:39.0	He has been the cornerstone of the comedy landscape.
0:42.0	With a reputation for discovering and nurturing comedic talent, he continues to inspire audiences around the world.
0:49.1	Get ready to deep dive into the art of humor with the insightful, the dynamic, the trailblazing, New York's old, Mr. Eddie Brill.
0:57.0	Eddie, how are doing today, brother?
0:58.0	All right.
0:58.6	You know, long intros are fun because you have to get through them.
1:02.2	You know what I mean?
1:03.3	They're lovely.
1:04.4	You know, I'll tell you an interesting story right off the bat.
1:06.9	In America, we do intros, and it's very important.
1:16.9	When I first went to London the very first time to do stand-up, I think it was 89 that era.
1:20.5	And I told the MC my intro, gave it to them.
1:23.7	And they looked at me like really, not very happy.
1:30.2	And he brought me up without saying anything, you know, just Eddie Brill. And luckily,
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