90. Scott Aukerman (Comedy Writer) – The Buttons You Push
Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Comedy writer and producer Scott Aukerman on Michael Bolton, transgression in comedy, and cultural turmoil in the USA.
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Show Notes
Since 2008, Big Think has been sharing big ideas from creative and curious minds. The Think Again podcast takes us out of our comfort zone, surprising our guests and Jason Gots, your host, with unexpected conversation starters from Big Think’s interview archives.
Scott Aukerman is a comedy writer, director, and producer who started out on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David. He’s the creator of Comedy Bang Bang - the podcast and the long running IFC show, and he co-created and directs Between Two Ferns with Zach Galafanakis, for which he’s won two Emmys.
In this episode, Scott and Jason talk Michael Bolton, transgression in comedy, and a United States in cultural turmoil.
Surprise conversation starter interview clips:
Jelani Cobb on military vs. moral power and Chris Gethard on comedy and political correctness
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