I really enjoyed sitting down with Tony. We talked about how he got started in comedy, the experiences that shaped him, his approach to writing and performing, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.
There are some great stories in this episode, plenty of laughs, and it was just fun to shoot. I really appreciate how open Tony was throughout the conversation.
Tony, thank you again for coming on, brother man! I appreciate your time, your honesty, and the opportunity to get to know you a little better. Had a great time!
Only Bombs! is a comedy podcast about what it takes to become the person you want to be.
💣 Chapters
00:00 Meet Tony Scar
01:34 What It Takes to Be a Stand-Up Comedian
05:28 Finding Your Voice on Stage
09:35 Musical Comedy, Guitars and Kill Tony
15:03 Comedy Influences: Jeselnik and Mitch Hedberg
18:45 Making Music Before Stand-Up
22:20 How Tony Writes Jokes and Songs
31:33 Jimmy Carr and the Comedy Renaissance
34:17 Are Comedians Modern-Day Philosophers?
37:55 Meeting Brian Holtzman
39:23 Tony Opens Up About a Difficult Time
44:16 Finding His Way Back Through Comedy
47:33 His First Big Laugh on Stage
49:45 Leaving Iowa and Moving to Austin
52:18 Working Alongside His Comedy Heroes
54:40 Influencers vs. Stand-Up Comedians
57:18 Social Anxiety and Finding Belonging
61:00 Musical Crowd Work and Future Plans
64:38 Comedy That Makes You Laugh and Cry
66:01 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Tony
🔗Tony's Links
Website & Tickets:
https://scarcomedy.com
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/scarcomedy
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TonyScarComedy
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🎵 Music Creds
Music: 'Killuxury' by Sonda on #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/c/sonda
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Content Note:
This episode includes a personal discussion about suicidal thoughts and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the United States.
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