The Young & the Weary

Taking risks in life and in comedy can be scary, yet also potentially rewarding.  Dev sees risks as opportunities and feels they're necessary in order to develop in comedy. Jeremy believes one way to grow is by putting yourself out of your comfort zone. In the spirit of risks, Dev smokes weed for the first time and reenacts the iconic scene with Jeremy from When Harry Met Sally.

New Year's resolutions, self-sabotage, honest reflections and smoking weed (or in Dev's case, never having tried it) are all part of the conversation. While Jeremy wants to understand how we learn to accept ourselves as good enough, Dev wants to know, "how do you save yourself from yourself." 

Some of the best comedy comes from authenticity and being relatable. In this episode Dev and Jeremy discuss the use of nasty language in stand-up comedy, bombing on stage and forgetfulness that comes with age.

In the initial episode, Dev talks about her Jewish upbringing and discovering in her 80s, that people found her funny. Jeremy shares his comedic journey that led him to quit a lucrative job and move across the country. By the end, Dev discovers an ah-ha moment about her past that is influencing her present and future.

Jeremy celebrates Dev landing roles on Comedy Central’s Broad City and on a short film ( Playing With Matches ) that is aiming for an Oscar nod. A conversation about sex, dating and relationships dominates this episode, as Jeremy tries to explain why he’s casually dating and Dev entertainingly holds up a mirror. And when Jeremy reveals how he lost his virginity, let’s just say Dev has plenty to sa...