"A Comedian's Journey from Wrestling Mats to Stand-Up Stages" with Greg Warren

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas had a fascinating conversation featuring the incredibly talented stand-up comedian, Greg Warren. Get ready as we take you on a rollercoaster ride through Greg's comedic journey, from his daring leap into full-time funny to honing his craft on stage. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind his gut-busting jokes, share heartwarming tales of mentorship, and explore the vibrant landscape of stand-up comedy. In this Episode:Family and Humor: Learn about how Greg's family reacts to being part of his comedic material.Stand-Up Process: Discover Greg's process for creating new content from journaling exercises to listening back on performances.Comedy Influences: Hear about influential comedians in Greg’s career like Eddie Murphy and Bob Newhart.Wrestling Background: Find out how wrestling shaped Greg’s work ethic and performance style.Acting vs. Stand-Up: Understand why Greg chose stand-up over pursuing acting or sitcom roles despite opportunities.Audience Interaction: Get an inside look at how audience engagement plays a role in shaping a live comedy set.This episode is sponsored by:Habana Cuba (Be sure to use code "Gary20" to get 20% off your order!)Sterling Oak CabinetryBio:Greg Warren recently released his special The Salesman, co-produced by Nate Bargatze and 800 Pound Gorilla Media. The project tells the story of his post-college phase when he had a stint selling Jif and Pringles for Procter & Gamble which eventually led to his decision to become a full-time comedian. According to The New York Times, Greg “...has done for peanut butter what Jerry Seinfeld did for Pop-Tarts and Jim Gaffigan did for Hot Pockets.” An honest mix of self-deprecation, frustration, and an arsenal of lifelike characters highlight Greg’s colorful perspective. He can be seen in his Amazon Prime Special, “Where The Field Corn Grows”, Fish Sandwich on Dry Bar Comedy, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show, and Comedy Central Presents. Greg attracts a diverse audience spectrum, having performed as a finalist on BET’s Coming to the Stage and on Country Music Television. He is a favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show, which led to touring theaters nationwide with The Bob & Tom All Stars Comedy Tour. Greg’s comedy has been a daily staple on Sirius/XM’s Laugh USA and Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup channels for a decade. You can hear him guesting on podcasts like Nateland, Never Not Funny, Bertcast, Dumb People Town, The Adam Carolla Show, and many more. He's performed as a New Face of Comedy at JFL, on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.Website: https://www.gregwarrencomedy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregwarrencomedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grockwarren/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregWarrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregwarren158www.GaryScottThomas.com