Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This week on Funny You Should Mention...Jay Jurden breaks down why his stand-up is built like theater, not a diary. From growing up in Canton, Mississippi to cutting jokes that pull audiences out of the moment, Jay explains how physical act-outs, speed, and references are deliberate tools. He makes the case that great comedy needs friction, surprise, and a willingness to be about 25% “evil” to stay honest and funny.

How good is too good to be funny?
Jay Jurden argues that comedy dies when it plays it too safe and explains why the best jokes come from speed, precision, and a little moral discomfort.

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This interview is interview is also available on the dedicated Funny You Should Mention podcast feed;
🎧Listen Here👉open.spotify.com/show/2jJUIUX02jywsGliTYJzKE?si=e872a5c923ef4248

Check out Jay's special on Hulu and elsewhere - hulu.com/movie/jay-jurden-yes-maam-ba411b28-b68b-4884-91f0-ee8a5c7bed2b

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