On Jokes: The Hidden Mechanics of Funny
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On Jokes: The Hidden Mechanics of Funny has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Joe Rogan Experience. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.
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Jimmy CarrBritish comedian, television personality and writer
Carr contended that comedy is a learnable skill rather than an innate trait, which motivated his book.
“Because I think comedy can be taught. I don't think it's an immutable characteristic”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2571 - Jimmy Carr (Oct 28, 2026) · Listen from 53:19
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- The Joe Rogan Experience · 1 episode
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#2571 - Jimmy CarrThe Joe Rogan Experience · Oct 28, 2026 · 2 h 53 min
Joe Rogan and comedian Jimmy Carr discuss comedy craft and Carr's book On Jokes, ancient civilizations, addiction, AI, institutional collapse, and finding purpose.