Garrick Bernard On Writing For Rick And Morty & Being A Stand-Up Comedian |EP.43| Rents Due

This episode of Rents Due features guest Garrick Bernard, a stand-up comedian and writer for the animated series Rick and Morty. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including: • Entertainment and Pop Culture: The hosts and Garrick discuss their takes on R. Kelly (0:00), the shock value of lyrics in classic hip-hop (1:20), and their shared memories of early tech like Blackberry and Sidekicks (9:30). • Writing for Rick and Morty: Garrick shares how he broke into the industry after working at BuzzFeed and his experiences writing for the show (13:45). He describes the process as "fun but difficult," noting the challenges of navigating standards and practices while keeping the show's signature raw, edgy style (12:15). • Comedy and Career Paths: Garrick reflects on how growing up in a funny, Caribbean family influenced his decision to pursue comedy (17:40). He and the hosts compare the difficulty of writing comedy versus performing stand-up, noting that writing is often more challenging because of the isolation involved (18:40). • Movies and Nostalgia: The group debates the morality of characters in Forrest Gump (27:38), discusses their favorite films like The Shining (29:36), and shares lighthearted thoughts on athletes and celebrities, including