Ep 20. Fred Armisen
- June 3, 2019
Fred Armisen, the multi-talented comedian, musician, and actor, is the featured guest in the twentieth episode of season ten of Off Camera with Sam Jones. Fred has been making audiences laugh for over two decades with his unique brand of humor, and in this episode, he opens up to Sam Jones about his life and career.
The episode starts with Sam Jones welcoming Fred and commenting on his impressive career spanning across different genres of entertainment. Fred talks about his early days in the entertainment industry and how he started out as a drummer before transitioning into comedy. He shares his experiences with the iconic comedy troupe, Second City and his love for the improv scene that helped him develop his comedic skills.
As the conversation continues, Fred talks about his approach to comedy and what drives him to create content. He discusses how his comedy reflects his personality, and how he likes to push boundaries and explore different characters and personalities. He reveals that he enjoys playing oddball characters and characters that give him the opportunity to improvise and come up with new material.
Sam and Fred also talk about the unique style of comedy that Fred brings to his work. Fred has a knack for combining different forms of humor, such as satire, irony, and deadpan, to create a unique brand of humor that is both intelligent and hilarious. He talks about his love for exploring different cultures and using that experience to create comedy that is both relatable and insightful.
In addition to discussing his career as a comedian, Fred also talks about his love for music. He explains how he started playing the drums when he was young and how it eventually led to him joining the punk rock band Trenchmouth. He shares how the band helped him develop his musical style and how he went on to play in several other bands throughout his career, including the iconic rock band, The Blue Jean Committee.
Throughout the episode, Fred candidly shares details about his personal life and how it has influenced his work. He talks about his upbringing and how it shaped his worldview, as well as his experiences with love and heartbreak. He also opens up about his struggles with anxiety and how he has learned to cope with it over the years.
As the interview comes to a close, Sam Jones and Fred Armisen discuss the future and what they each hope to achieve in the coming years. Fred talks about his desire to explore more cultures and create new types of comedy, while Sam reflects on the lessons he has learned from interviewing inspiring people like Fred.
Overall, the twentieth episode of season ten of Off Camera with Sam Jones is a fascinating look into the life and career of Fred Armisen. Sam Jones skillfully guides the conversation, allowing Fred to open up about his experiences and share his unique perspective on comedy, music, and life in general. Anyone who is a fan of Fred Armisen or loves exploring the creative process will find this episode to be an engaging and insightful conversation.
