Comedy In The Time Of Covid

Humor can be a welcomed distraction for the writer, reader, performer, and audience alike. And in times of despair, it can be hard to make heads or tails of what’s funny. Matt Fisher, comedian, writer, and on-screen talent with The Dad, joins the podcast to wax about why the role of dad is so ripe for comedy. Things get a wee bit deep as we discuss how a shift from sarcastic and cynical comedy to sincerity and empathy has the potential to bring people together and encourage escapism. Plus, Adam discovers breathing, and Marc gets his punchline stolen.
 

The guys welcome a new wave of subscribers to the Modern Dadhood family before diving right into a weighty conversation with comedian Matt Fisher of “The Dad.” The three swap stories of life in quarantine during the current Coronavirus pandemic and wax philosophical about suddenly being thrust into full-time-teacher mode while also balancing work, parenting, and maintaining your own identity. Matt discusses his work with “The Dad,” a revered organization which self-describes as “not a person; a lifestyle.” But our listeners will likely know The Dad as a website and immensely popular Facebook community constantly churning out dad-themed articles, memes, and videos that are shared widely among fathers and mothers alike. The Dad has offices and a production studio in Brooklyn, but the team—whose content depends on close collaboration—is now forced to create individually in isolation. We discuss how The Dad continues to delicately write and produce humorous content in a time of global panic, and other topics including:
 

•  How life has changed since quarantining
•  How comedy has evolved in response to the pandemic
•  The decline of sarcasm in comedy, and the introduction of empathy and respect
•  Why dad humor is so relatable (and shareable)
•  Humor as a tool for escapism
•  Utilizing The Dad’s platform to celebrate present and involved fathers


The guys give a big thank you and send off to intern Nic Roes, and remind the listeners about collecting dad jokes for an upcoming episode.

You could hear your voice on Modern Dadhood and win a great prize from BrüMate by leaving your best dad joke on our voicemail at 603.431.5465.

Links:
The Dad
The Dad on Facebook
Matt Fisher on Twitter
Matt Fisher on Instagram
Scary Mommy
Carly Jo Carson Breathwork
Caspar Babypants
Red Vault Audio
Spencer Albee
Bubby Lewis