Punching down in comedy
Subject in Comedy
Punching down in comedy has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including SmartLess. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Jason BatemanAmerican actor and director, co-host of SmartLess
Bateman says what angers him most is people who punch down and are mean because they can be.
“I hate when people, like, punch down, you know?”
SmartLess: "RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze" (May 21, 2026) · Listen from 52:08
Nate BargatzeComedian who stars in The Breadwinner
Bargatze explains he avoids mocking audience members because they are simply trying to enjoy the show.
“But in the audience, I just always felt, you know, it's like, this person's just trying to sit there. They don't need it”
SmartLess: "RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze" (May 21, 2026) · Listen from 24:59
Podcasts
- SmartLess · 1 episode
Episodes
"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"SmartLess · May 21, 2026 · 54 min
Comedian Nate Bargatze tells the SmartLess hosts about his magician father, early bombs, his clean storytelling style, arena touring, and life in Tennessee.