Ari Shaffir on Life as a Professional Comedian, Unfiltered Travel, and Embracing the Unexpected

How do both comedy and travel help you embrace the unexpected?

Comedian Ari Shaffir is best known for his 2 Netflix specials, 2 Comedy Central specials, and for hosting Comedy Central’s weekly storytelling series, This Is Not Happening. He was also a regular panelist on @Midnight and Conan. Ari is the host of the podcast Skeptic Tank and has recently released a new podcast called You Be Trippin,’ where he interviews real folks about their messed up disasters and memorable travel experiences.   

Ari shares stories of his time on tour, and we talk about his philosophy of embracing the chaos of travel. You’ll hear about the unique cultural experiences that come with being a comedian on the road, gain insights into the art of comedy, and get a different view on the importance of dark humor. 

During this humorous and insightful conversation, he shares some great, no-nonsense travel advice, insights on reframing plateaus, how psychedelics can help you tap into new perspectives, and much more.

What’s the most unexpected adventure you’ve had while traveling? I'd love to hear your story, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

• The importance of saying "yes" to spontaneous travel and some of his most unexpected travel experiences
• The cultural differences Ari noticed while performing internationally
• How dark humor can serve as a way to reclaim difficult situations
• Insight into overcoming plateaus and embracing discomfort
• Why you should consider NOT doing your research before traveling to a new place 
• How simple tasks while traveling allow you to embrace different sides of yourself
• How psychedelics can help you gain new perspectives about yourself and others
• What’s inspired his podcast and why he wants to share the real stories of travel
• And so much more

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• Read Vagabonding by Rolf Potts

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