EP 1 - Coyotes, AI Pop Stars & the Comedy Hustle – with Rob Stern (writer/producer Not Safe with Nikki Glaser)

Comedian and writer Rob Stern (Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, Netflix, Comedy Central, truTV) joins Deep Noodle to talk about the chaotic reality of the entertainment industry, his pivot to studying therapy, and how AI-generated pop stars are taking over streaming platforms.We dive into the art of joke writing, the power of failure in comedy, and why his family will always remember his great-uncle’s tragic-but-iconic fate at Pearl Harbor. Plus: Nate shares the time he almost got eaten by coyotes, and Rob breaks down the harsh truths of surviving as a TV writer in Hollywood today.🔹 Topics Include:What it’s really like writing for late-night and comedy TVThe best way to write jokes (without overthinking it)How the Hollywood strikes & AI are reshaping entertainmentSurviving a coyote attack in Griffith Park (spoiler: Nate barely made it)Why therapy and comedy go hand-in-handThe rise of AI musicians and what it means for real artists📢 Listen now and get ready to laugh, question reality, and maybe rethink your career choices.