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Identifying Scott Papa and Playing His 'Hotel in East Meadow' Video
from Kind Of A Minister · #28
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9 minTim names the comic as Scott Papakuri, worries briefly about legal exposure, and they cue up and react to actual video footage of his chaotic song-parody performances including 'Hotel in East Meadow.'
- 44:09Tim discusses whether Scott Papa performed better or worse while using drugs on the radio.
- 44:38Story of Papa being arrested naked at his house, claiming he listened to the radio host.
- 44:50Tim questions Papa's claim that he'd fall asleep on air, wake up, and always make the perfect joke.
- 45:21Papa relied heavily on song parodies to carry his comedy, switching to anger when they bombed.
- 45:59Tim describes Papa's approach: bombing with a Sweet Caroline parody, getting no response, then getting mad.
- 46:48Guest mentions Papa had good qualities, was nice, called him talented, and they'd go to Waffle Houses together.
- 47:10Guest identifies the performer as comic Scott Papakuri, someone with actual success in the industry.
- 48:28Video of Papa performing begins: he gives a shout-out to his DJ, the G8 Double B.
- 49:13Papa performs his Sweet Caroline parody, singing about Saturday night and East Meadow.
- 50:39Tim and guest pause the video to search for Papa's 'Hotel in East Meadow' bit, calling it a classic.
- 51:26Papa introduces himself and announces he has several hands, says his name is Maine.
- 52:23Papa builds up the performance like he's fronting a real band, wanting to create a rock vibe.
- 52:47The segment ends as Papa's 'Hotel in East Meadow' performance concludes.
Scott PapakuriStrawberries Comedy ClubEast Meadow