Louis C.K. is a stand-up comedian, writer, director, and actor. A six-time Emmy and three-time Grammy winner, he is known for specials including Shameless, Chewed Up, Hilarious, and Sincerely, Louis C.K., as well as for creating and starring in the Peabody Award–winning series Louie and Horace and Pete. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has also released specials including Sorry, Louis C.K. at the Dolby, and Back to the Garden. On Tuesday, June 30, his most recent stand-up special, Ridiculous, released on Netflix. 0:00:00 — Louis C.K. 0:00:14 — How Jokes Are Found 0:07:25 — Small Rooms vs. Big Crowds 0:14:11 — Life on the Road & Taking Care of Yourself 0:21:30 — Dumb Jokes, Dark Jokes & Gut Instinct 0:40:40 — Rhythm, Timing & the Craft of Comedy 0:49:41 — Timeless vs. Topical Material 1:00:14 — Saying the Unsayable on Stage 1:16:22 — What Actually Makes Something Funny 1:34:48 — Structuring a Set & Staying Awake 1:43:02 — Boston, New York & Comedy Lineage