23 - Jake Tupitza | Kissing Hands and Shaking Babies

23 - Jake Tupitza | Kissing Hands and Shaking Babies Owen sits down with Denver comedian Jake Tupitza for a conversation about stand-up comedy, creative freedom, the struggles of making money as a comedian, and whether being funny actually makes someone interesting. Jake talks about getting his start in comedy after moving to Denver, his early days performing in a rock band, and how he became involved in Denver's underground comedy scene. The two discuss the challenges of writing original material, finding your comedic voice, and whether new comedians should spend years developing their craft before posting their first sets online. They also get into the rise of social media comedians, why some of the biggest names in comedy struggle to deliver great specials, and whether performing for audiences who already love you can actually make you a worse comedian. Owen and Jake also break down Nathan Fielder's latest movie, the bizarre personalities behind its story, and why an unexpected nude scene might be the strangest example of Chekhov's gun ever put on film. They debate whether the Beatles are overrated, why garage bands seem to be disappearing, and whether staring at the ceiling might be the secret to writing better jokes. Jake shares stories about performing at the Netflix is a Joke Festival competing in Denver's roast battle scene, and performing for a room full of drunk Australians. They close things out with Halloween costumes and Jake's potential presidential campaign built around shaking babies and kissing hands. Follow, Like, and Subscribe: Instagram: o.g.lol TikTok: owengiffordlol YouTube: theowengiffordshow