Sam Tallent on Comedy, Writing & His New Book Brut | Whiskey Ginger

Andrew Santino welcomes comedian Sam Tallent to discuss their experiences in the comedy world, touching on their early careers and the challenges they faced. They reminisce about their first encounters in the industry, including the supportive nature of fellow comedians and the importance of camaraderie among peers.

The conversation shifts to the evolution of comedy, with Santino expressing his thoughts on crowd work and the impact of social media on stand-up. They both reflect on how their styles have changed over the years, with Santino admitting he prefers to avoid crowd work due to its prevalence among comedians today.

Tallent shares insights about his new book, "Brute," which follows a hitman in Paris on one last job, emphasizing the importance of supporting local bookstores. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion about their personal lives, including gardening and the quirks of their hometowns, highlighting the blend of humor and authenticity that defines their comedic journeys.

Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series.

Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, author, and professional road warrior Sam Tallent for a conversation about stand-up, writing, life on the road, and what happens when a guy who spends most of his life making strangers laugh decides to become a serious novelist.

Sam is the author of the acclaimed novel Running the Light, a darkly funny look at the life of a traveling stand-up comedian. Now he's back with his brand-new book, Brut, a violent, darkly comic thriller about a contract killer who takes on an impossible assignment. It's already a national bestseller, proving that Sam is just as dangerous with a keyboard as he is with a microphone.

When he's not writing novels or performing stand-up around the world, Sam co-hosts the Chubby Behemoth podcast with Nathan Lund. He's also released the comedy specials The Toad's Morale and Waiting for Death to Claim Us.

Pick up Sam Tallent's new novel, Brut, available now: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787018/brut-by-sam-tallent/9780593978894/

Check out Sam's tour dates, comedy, and more: https://www.samtallent.com

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