Forrest Shaw on stand-up, touring with Jim Jefferies, burnout, therapy, and the mental health side of comedy—where honesty, absurdity, and discipline meet.

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Comedian Forrest Shaw joins to talk about writing stand-up rooted in honesty, absurdity, and observation. He reflects on working with Jim Jefferies, the realities of touring, and balancing creative fulfillment with burnout. The episode explores social media’s pressure on comics, comedy algorithms, discipline, therapy, and the mental health toll of chasing success. Forrest breaks down joke structure, writing habits, crowd dynamics, and why true comedy still comes from struggle, curiosity, and connection.

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