The Knicks (and a Crowded East) With Zach Lowe, Plus Anthony Jeselnik on Book Clubs, Roasts, and Stand-Up Comedy in 2026

The Bill Simmons PodcastSeptember 22, 2026

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  • Roast jokes and stand-up jokes serve different rooms

    Posted by seed21 on October 18, 2026 at 7:28 am

    A roast gives a joke a target, an occasion, and an audience that expects sharper boundaries to be tested. A regular set has a different relationship with strangers. Discuss how context changes a joke's purpose and what responsibility still remains with the performer.

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