Interview · moment 3 of 15
Ralph's Mom Ran a Brooklyn Cabaret and Meeting Andy Kaufman
from Antiseptic New York · #9
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5 minGuest
Ralph talks about growing up in Brooklyn, his mother running a comedy/cabaret venue where he saw Chris Rock, Ray Romano, Jerry Seinfeld and others before they were famous, and getting phone calls from Andy Kaufman doing Latka impressions.
- 3:30Tim meets a bleeding fan at the Stand who credits the podcast for his ability to fuck chicks on Long Island.
- 3:55Tim realizes the bleeding fan represents the audience he's cultivated.
- 4:45Ralph explains he's a true New York guy, born in Brooklyn in 1969.
- 5:19Ralph's mom ran a popular cabaret and entertainment venue in Brooklyn with three shows a night.
- 5:55Ralph saw Chris Rock, Ray Romano, and other comedians perform at his mom's place before they were famous.
- 6:28Andy Kaufman was friendly with Ralph's mom and called the house to do Latke impressions for the family.
- 6:42Ralph got to meet Andy Kaufman on a couple of occasions.
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