You know him as a comedian and actor. A former cast member of SNL, creating classic characters like Richmeis“the copy guy.” He’s done over 50 movies with Adam Sandler. He’s an accomplished stand-up comedian with a special on Netflix and probably 100 appearances on Late night shows. But there is a lot more to Rob Schneider.  We get into comedy, acting, being friends with” being friends with addicts, Chris Farley and Robin Williams and what those guys were like.

Wow. This is a big conversation filled with some absolute gems. Some of what we talk about:

• The best comedy advice of all time from Jerry Seinfeld
• Heroin addict manager was a pretty good manager
• Why he takes stand up so seriously and it’s not just a “celebrity victory lap”.
• Picking up Jay Leno before Google Maps or Waze.
• Why Rob Schneider shook up my soda at the grocery store.
• The most boring job in the world
• Why you need to deconstruct your ego to be a good stand up.
• Why bombing is like your ears melting off of your head.
• Why you shouldn’t let your friends or family come to your first few shows.
• How Robin Williams would turn 8 people into a sold out crowd before social media. How Robin Williams single handedly created audiences.
• The no blame no praise theory.
• The four levels of spiritual growth.
• Why saying no to immediate gratification is one of the most important things.
• Using chaos within limits for creativity
• Robin Williams was like losing a planet in a solar system.
• The best advice while having breakfast with Leno.
• Leno’s advice to young comics, how to succeed in Hollywood.
• Watching Robin Williams almost steals his joke on Oprah.
• How to easily find original material that sets YOU apart.
• Showing up in LA with no credit cards after flipping his car with no seat belts.
• Drinking with John Cleese and Eric Idle last year.
• Why Netflix is the greatest thing of all time.
• Advice from Paul Simon on SNL.
• How doing a network sitcom is like playing baseball in a closet.
• How having kids helps your career and keeps you in the moment and takes you out of yourself.
• What to ask yourself when your career is in the toilet to get out.
• How Real Rob can help you lead a decent life by learning from a bad example.
• Good shit happens when the barbarians are at the gate.
• How Chris Rock talked Rob into doing stand-up again

Show Notes

• Melrose Improv http://hollywood.improv.com
• Dr. Drew http://drdrew.com/2016/rob-schneider-life-podcast/
• I’m Dying Up Here https://www.amazon.com/Im-Dying-Up-Here-Heartbreak/dp/1586488961
• Kevin Meany http://kevinmeaney.com
• Scott Peck http://www.mscottpeck.com/html/biography.html
• Len Bias story http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=bias
• Alan Watts on babies http://educateinspirechange.org/spirituality/philosopher-alan-watts-asks-imagine-baby/
• Real Rob Season 1 and 2 www.netflix.com
• Bill Burr’s last special http://billburr.com
• Sarah Silverman “Jesus is Magic” https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Silverman-Jesus-Magic/dp/B003184JV

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