Estee Adoram: The Gatekeeper of Funny

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Estee Adoram is a comedy legend. You've never seen her on a stage, but every comedian you love has had to earn her approval. This week, Trevor, Eugene, and Dave sit down with the legendary talent booker of New York City’s famous Comedy Cellar to talk about her four decades discovering comedic talent. Together, they discuss what it takes to spot greatness before anyone else, how the Cellar has maintained its singular reputation, the evolution of stand-up, the line between comedy and a soapbox, and which rising comedians have her attention today. If you could ask one question to someone who's helped shape the careers of so many legendary comedians, what would it be? We'd love to hear it below. 00:00 - Who's Your Favorite Comedian? 01:02 - Trevor Finally Admits He Was Wrong 12:20 - Meet Estee Adoram 18:30 - How Trevor Met Estee 21:40 - What Makes Someone a Great Comedian? 25:10 - How Estee Spots Future Comedy Legends 31:20 - From Poland to the Comedy Cellar 39:20 - The Biggest Mistake Ne...