Show Notes
This week on 'Good One', instead of a traditional deep dive interview, comedian Jay Jurden joins Jesse to unpack the biggest comedy news story happening right now – the Riyadh Comedy Festival; Why giant checks warp choices, what “free speech” really means when a contract bans criticism, and the difference between performing in a country and performing for its rulers. Jay talks personal safety as a queer comic, the soft-power calculus behind overpaying American stars, and why “come back safe—then we clown you” is the longstanding rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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