Episode 11: The Wild World of Influencer Fighting With Ben "The Bane" Davis

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Summary
In this episode, host Adam Jay discusses the wild world of influencer fighting with guest, Ben "The Bane" Davis and producer, Gatsby The Artist.
This episode covers various topics including Ben's recent fights, terrible jobs, the importance of a love interest in comedy movies, and his experience with influencer boxing. During this part of the conversation, Ben discusses various topics including his approach to sparring, his experience at Devil's Advocate, his thoughts on ASU nightlife, his opinions on Colby Covington and Conor McGregor, and his time in Thailand for Fight Circus.
He also talks about the economy of Thailand and the prevalence of sex tourism. Ben shares his observations on training in Thailand and attending Muay Thai events. The conversation concludes with a discussion on combat sports culture and the experience of commentating at a local MMA event.
Ben and Adam also discuss their experiences in comedy and sports commentary. We also touch on Ben's most recent interest in niche sports like bowling and his aspirations to become a commentator for professional bowling.
The conversation touches on the challenges of working in the entertainment industry, dealing with criticism, and the evolving landscape of stand-up comedy.
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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Starting an LLC (00:01:29)

3. The Role Of Love Interests in Comedy Movies (00:04:00)

4. Opinions on Colby Covington and Conor McGregor (00:35:02)

5. Thailand: Fight Circus and Sex Tourism (00:51:37)

6. Training in Thailand and Muay Thai Events (00:53:55)

7. Combat Sports Culture and Commentating Experience (00:55:49)

8. The Role of Alcohol in Stand-Up Comedy (00:56:46)

9. The Challenges of Niche Sports (00:59:32)

10. Professional Bowling Commentating (01:00:02)

11. Dealing With Criticism in the Entertainment Industry (01:04:05)

12. Navigating The Toxicity of the Online World (01:06:23)

13. The Art and Evolution of Stand-Up Comedy (01:08:17)

14. The Shift To Shorter Comedy Clips on Social Media (01:14:02)

15. Understanding The Context of Controversial Jokes (01:18:12)

16. Maintaining a Comedic Edge in the Entertainment Industry (01:23:24)

17. Perserverance and Growth in the Entertainment Industry (01:25:19)