Comedian Jeff Ross, aka the Roastmaster General, chats with Trey Elling, prior to his shows at Cap City Comedy Club on August 4 – 6. Topics include:

  • Jeff’s status as an elder statesman in standup (1:59)
  • Performing bits that have nothing to do with trash-talking (3:04)
  • How losing Bob Saget and Gilbert Gottfried affected his comedy (3:45)
  • Disappearing airport etiquette (4:43)
  • Jeff growing to love dogs during the pandemic (5:36)
  • A lack of hecklers at his shows (7:51)
  • Jeff connecting with his audience after performing (8:36)
  • Making roasting an integral part of his act (9:58)
  • Initially deciding to pursue standup (13:07)
  • Minoring in poly sci in college (14:21)
  • Having to turn down ‘in memorium’ opportunities (15:53)
  • Performing comedy in 2022 (17:06)
  • Jeff roasts Trey (21:53)