A fake commercial for a water gun full of coleslaw still needs the right wardrobe.
Tyler Council of The Reel Idiots joins Jay and Gary for a Detention episode about making strange things funny. They get into the care behind an absurd sketch, from the colors and clothes of a 1990s commercial to the commitment required to sell a ridiculous idea.
The conversation wanders through old movies, skateboarding, music, changing technology, and stories with no respectable way into a guest bio. Beneath the detours is a shared interest in making things with friends and finding an audience for a particular sense of humor. Tyler also talks about creating more space for sketch comedy and encouraging other people to put their weird ideas out there.
What We Explore
* The Reel Idiots and the work behind a sketch
* Slaw Soakers and getting the small details right
* 1990s commercials, clothes, and pop culture
* Analog memories in a digital world
* Creative influences and finding your own comic voice
* Growing an audience for original comedy
* A place for other sketch creators to experiment
About Tyler Council
Tyler Council is a comedian, writer, director, and cinematographer behind The Reel Idiots, a sketch comedy group.
Watch Tyler's work: Find The Reel Idiots on YouTube.
This Detention episode contains explicit language and adult humor.
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