Episode 115: Adam Shor - Opera, Obsession, Overhaul
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Episode 115: Adam Shor - Opera, Obsession, Overhaul
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Adam Shor is a comedian based in New York City.
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(00:00) Discovering Opera and Moving to New York
(03:12) The Allure and Reality of Opera Life
(06:05) Why Opera Ultimately Didn't Work
(08:48) Leaving Germany and Quitting at 31
(11:42) Identity, Failure, and Family Influence
(14:36) Motivations Required for Artistic Success
(17:25) Performance Anxiety and Vocal Struggles
(20:18) Highs and Lows of an Opera Career
(23:14) Living as a Working Opera Singer
(26:02) Resentment, Jealousy, and Artistic Environments
(29:01) What It Means When Art Doesn't Love You Back
(31:53) Regrets, Teachers, and Overtraining
(34:47) Knowing When It's Time to Quit
(38:12) Depression, Blogging, and Losing Identity
(41:18) First Exposure to Stand-Up Comedy
(44:03) Why Comedy Felt Liberating
(46:42) Early Sets, Bombing, and Learning the Craft
(49:28) Meeting Eyal and Creating Comedy Songs
(52:11) The First Time They Truly Murdered
(54:56) Social Media Growth and Moving to America
(58:02) Understanding the Algorithm and Building Fans
(61:21) Quality Control and Viral Content Strategy
(65:07) Touring, Building Audiences, and Comedy Business
(69:08) Louis C.K., Success, Family, and the Future