{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68a7b45f73bf5b6298b0bbe7/693a16fc0e4329eef051029e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"26. Comedy, Anxiety and Authenticity (w/ Eric Schwartz)","description":"<p>Comedian, musician, and creator&nbsp;<strong>Eric Schwartz</strong>&nbsp;joins Spencer, Bryan, and Wayne for a candid and hilarious conversation about what it actually takes to live a life built on laughter. From early creative impulses to the pressure of performance, Eric shares how joy shows up in his work—and how he protects it in the grind of a nonstop career.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, the group explores creativity, ego, vulnerability, the psychology behind humor, and why comedians often understand joy (and suffering) on a deeper level than most. This episode is packed with laughter, real talk, unexpected insights, and a refreshing look at how joy is both crafted and discovered.</p><p><br></p><p>A must-listen for creatives, performers, and anyone trying to navigate their own inner critic on the path to fulfillment.</p>","author_name":"Bryan Flores, Spencer Fischer, Wayne Randolph"}