This week on Here’s What We Know, host Gary Scott Thomas had an engaging conversation filled with nostalgic moments and hidden gems from the past. Our guest is Jeff Dwoskin, an award-winning comedian known for Laughs, Detroit International Comedy Festival, and Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show. Listen to hear incredible stories from throughout his career, providing unique insights into his journey. Persistence, passion, and identity were key themes explored in this conversation–truly inspiring for anyone pursuing their dreams! Remember, each ‘no’ today could potentially turn into a ‘yes’ tomorrow!
Join us as we continue exploring engaging conversations with individuals who’ve left an indelible mark on popular culture over decades!
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In This Episode:
- The Birth of Classic Conversation: Discover how the podcast evolved from a concept about social media named ‘Viral Intentions’ to its current form, focusing on pop culture nostalgia.
- Guests Galore: Learn about the variety of personalities that have graced his show.
- Interviewing Process and Preparation: Gain insights into how potential guests are approached and what goes into preparing for each interview.
- Memorable Moments and Surprises: Hear fascinating anecdotes involving unexpected phone calls leading to impromptu interviews with comedians Robert Klein and Bernie Kopell, among others.
- Special Highlight: Al Jean Interview: Don’t miss out on hearing about one of our most interesting guests, Al Jean, executive director and showrunner for The Simpsons!
- Insightful Conversations: Tune in as we discuss intriguing topics stumbled upon during interviews.
- Persistence Pays Off: Understand why persistence is key when reaching out for interviews despite initial rejections or ignored requests.
Quotations:
“When they know that you know them, then they’ll start telling you more stuff and they’ll open up to you and you’ll get a better interview because they start to trust you.”: ~ Jeff Dwoskin
“You can go back and ask again, just cause someone said no. At one point, the timing might have been wrong. I, you know, so it’s always worth it to kind of go back to that.” ~ Jeff Dwoskin
“Some of these folks have dedicated their lives and do things that are so much cooler than the pop culture and nostalgia thing that we love.” ~ Jeff Dwoskin
“You can tell the people that are timeless and amazing and really put the time in. It definitely, uh, it definitely shows.” ~ Jeff Dwoskin
“ I like finding stuff that I like. That people do that, um, that they don’t necessarily usually talk about.” ~ Jeff Dwoskin
Guest’s Bio:
Jeff Dwoskin is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and award-winning comedian. Born in the suburbs of Detroit, he grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Jeff is known for Laughs (2014) and Detroit International Comedy Festival (2010). He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals. As the host of Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show (2020), he fuses his passions for comedy, trending topics, pop culture, and all things social media into an ear-pleasing show with amazing guests from the worlds of comedy, acting, and social media.
He started his journey in the tech industry back in 1997, Jeff founded his own website development company, which quickly became one of the pioneering forces in the country. Amidst his tech endeavors, his comedic talents blossomed, beckoning him to the stage as a professional stand-up comedian. Additionally, Jeff is renowned for his significant contributions to social media. He founded Hashtag Roundup, a platform that facilitates over 8,000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter, showcasing his knack for understanding and engaging online audiences. Recognizing the power of platforms like Instagram, Jeff established Stampede Social, aimed at assisting creators in driving traffic to their content through innovative means beyond traditional links in bios.
Jeff Dwoskin’s versatile journey, seamlessly melding tech entrepreneurship and comedy, stands as a testament to his creative ingenuity and unyielding passion for both fields.
Guest’s Contact Info:
Website: https://jeffisfunny.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmacher/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdwoskin/
X: https://twitter.com/bigmacher
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJeffDwoskinShow
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/bigmacher/the-jeff-dwoskin-show/
Jeff Dwoskin Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdwoskinshow/
