The Long Island Sound - Where Music Discovery Begins

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling: Music, Mirth and Howard Stern Welcome to the Long Island Sound Podcast, your destination to the captivating world of music discovery and the stories behind the artist. Https://linktr.ee/thelongislandsoundpodcast https://linktw.in/IE30HU Summary Jackie Martling, the famed writer and comedian for the Howard Stern show, shares his journey from music to comedy. He started as a musician in a band and transitioned to telling jokes on stage. He eventually caught the attention of Howard Stern and became a regular on his show. Jackie discusses the challenges and successes of his career, including his involvement with the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. He also talks about touring and the regional differences in audience reactions. The conversation concludes with a discussion about his documentary and the importance of transparency in his life. In this conversation, Jackie Martling discusses various aspects of his comedy career. He emphasizes the importance of putting things in perspective and finding humor in the challenges of aging. Jackie also talks about the consistency in his branding and how he has adapted to audience preferences over the years. He shares stories from his time performing in Vegas and his interactions with comedy legends like Buddy Hackett. The conversation touches on the use of stereotypes in comedy and the structure of Jackie's act. He also discusses how he handles hecklers and crafts a killer ending to his shows. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the complexity of being funny and the misconceptions people may have about comedians. Takeaways Finding humor in life's challenges can help put things in perspective. Comedy can serve as a break from the realities of aging and health issues. Consistency in branding is important for comedians to establish their identity. Adapting to audience preferences is crucial for a comedian's success. Handling hecklers requires a balance of wit and crowd control. Crafting a killer ending to a comedy show involves timing and audience engagement. Comedians have a complex and multifaceted personality beyond just being funny. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:32 Transition from Music to Comedy 06:18 Early Life and Music Career 13:19 Transition to Comedy and Success on Howard Stern Show 19:51 The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame 28:40 Touring and Regional Differences 39:03 The Documentary and Transparency 47:09 Putting Things in Perspective 48:00 Comedy as a Break from Aging 48:45 Consistency in Branding 49:35 Adapting to Audience Preferences 50:00 Politically Incorrect Comedy 50:54 Performing in Vegas 51:31 Wild Times in Vegas 52:00 Buddy Hackett and Comedy History 52:50 Polish Jokes and Stereotypes 53:30 The Structure of Jackie's Act 54:53 Dealing with Hecklers 57:53 Crafting the Killer Ending 59:00 The Art of Timing and Rhythm 59:54 Handling Drunk Hecklers 01:03:39 The Longevity of Jackie's Joke Line 01:06:17 The Complexity of Being Funny --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelongislandsoundpodcast/message