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Craig Shoemaker | Stories from Netflix & Showtime's "Daditude" | A Prescription for Laughter
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This week on Story & Craft, we launch our debut episode with one of the funniest guys I know. Craig Shoemaker is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, author and entrepreneur. He’s known by many as “The Lovemaster”, and has garnered a large following through his decades as a touring act, as well as through his specials on Comedy Central, Showtime, Netflix and Amazon Prime. He has received high praise and recognition throughout his career, including a couple of Emmys and an American Comedy Award. He’s now bringing the funny to offer up laughter as medicine. We celebrate the lives of Bob Saget and Louie Anderson, chat about the healing powers of “the funny”...and much more!
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
03:48 Navigating Comedy During COVID
05:24 The Impact of Cancel Culture
08:51 The Role of Laughter in Healing
13:36 The Evolution of Comedy and Society
29:01 The Distraction of Technology
40:45 Passing Down Values and Loyalty
41:22 Legacy and Remembering Loved Ones
43:45 The Joy of Storytelling and Writing
45:56 Challenges in the Writing Industry
50:03 Reflections on Bob Saget and Louie Anderson
54:52 Teaching and Spreading Laughter
01:02:58 Seven Questions
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