390 - The White Stripes - Elephant - Anthony Jeselnik
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
If you haven't yet heard that singular sound that stops you in your tracks and makes you say, 'My god, this was made just for me," then hopefully that moment is not far off. For comedian Anthony Jeselnik it was the moment he first encountered the masterful minimalism of the Detroit rock duo The White Stripes. That straightforward, stylistic, sonic tidal wave of guitar and drums left an indelible mark on Anthony, especially in the form of their 2003 album Elephant. And ever since he has been seeking to personify its power and precision in his many stand-up specials.
SHOW NOTES:
00:30 - Intro
11:00 - An album on repeat
15:45 - Making music that’s hard to make
23:30 - Hometown love/hate
28:00 - Down with the babysitters
36:30 - Mean & cool
40:45 - Parents don’t like me
43:30 - Why am I here?
51:45 - Not dark for darkness’ sake
56:15 - Always the adult
1:08:45 - Pissing famous people off
1:16:15 - Facts!
1:20:15 - King of the clapback
1:25:15 - Staying evergreen
1:27:30 - Outro/New music