BA #311: Carl Tart
Comedian Carl Tart stops by the bungalow and discusses getting a manager from the CBS Diversity showcase, how improv is important for his mental health, being an introverted extrovert, and more!
00:00 – Introduction.
01:29 – Carl slates his name.
02:20 – What does Carl say he does. Actor? Writer? Comedian?
05:00 – Wanting to be a comedian despite being shy kid.
06:25 – Consuming as much comedy content as he could.
07:05 – Thinking athletics was the career choice rather than comedy.
10:40 – Moving to LA so Carl’s mom could act.
12:20 – The first time Carl did improv in a casting workshop.
15:10 – Attending a year of college to play basketball before moving back to LA to pursue comedy.
17:50 – Doing open mics and then improv.
21:45 – Landing the CBS Diversity showcase and getting a manager from that.
26:00 – Landing a writing gig with MadTV.
28:20 – Having a day job as recent as 2016.
29:15 – A tough year at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam.
31:20 – Does Carl get typed for auditions given his stature.
35:30 – What’s been the toughest period without work for Carl.
38:45 – How improv and podcasting is so good for Carl’s mental health.
42:40 – Being an introverted, extrovert.
45:40 – Does Carl manage his time at all.
50:50 – Carl hates self tapes.
57:05 – Never booking a commercial.
1:01:15 – How much is a usual amount of auditions for Carl.
1:04:50 – The writer’s strike.
1:05:20 – Who took a chance on Carl.
Carl’s IMDb and Instagram @dammitcarl.
