Rory Scovel, world-famous / down-to-earth comedian -Ep 56

Rory Scovel is a writer, actor, and comedian who plays to sold-out crowds all over the country.  He was the male lead in Amy Schumer’s hit movie, I Feel Pretty, and was a principal character in Demetri Martin’s 2016 film, Dean. He has appeared on many TV shows, including TBS’ Ground Floor, TruTV's Those Who Can’t, NBC’s Undateable, ABC’s Modern Family, and has performed on Conan nine times. His most recent comedy special, Rory Scovel Tries Stand-up for the First time is available on Netflix. Rory and I talk about how growing up in Greenville, SC in a big ol’ family affects his attitudes toward money, the entertainment industry, and his career.  Here are his recommendations for books, movies, and comedy specials to help you enjoy your Quarantine: 


Books: 11/22/63 by Stephen King, and Sapiens by Yuval Noah Haraji


Comedy specials: anything by Maria Bamford or Nate Bargatze


Movies: Willow, Back to the Future

When the world returns to normal, find Rory’s touring schedule here: http://roryscovel.com In the mean time, visit Paul’s website and/or follow him on the socials: • Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/

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