J.D. Shapiro

JD Shapiro | EP 342 Navigating Careers in Comedy and Writing with JD Shapiro | Reza Rifts In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza welcomes JD Shapiro for an engaging conversation that spans Hollywood experiences, professional advice, and personal anecdotes. JD discusses his journey between Europe and Los Angeles, his career in stand-up comedy, and screenwriting. They dive deep into topics such as Three Kings Day in Spain, the impact of dyslexia on writing, and the controversies surrounding the film 'Battlefield Earth.' The interaction includes humorous stories from JD's past, his relationship with Mel Brooks, insights on American and European comedic styles, and advice on pursuing a career in entertainment. JD also shares his perspectives on immigration policies, working with comedy icons like Norm Macdonald and TJ Miller, and future projects. This episode provides both inspiration and laughs, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a seasoned comedian and writer. JD's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejdshapiro/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thejdshapiro/    Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Reza Rifts 00:05 Catching Up with JD 00:30 Life in Europe 01:44 Comedy and Career Reflections 04:52 Performing and Touring 08:40 Advice and Anecdotes 15:29 Writing Challenges and Tools 28:53 Is She Real? Exploring AI and Marketing 29:03 Movie Critiques and Actor Performances 29:58 The Genius of 'King of Comedy' 31:58 Battlefield Earth: Behind the Scenes 44:10 Writing Scripts vs. Books 52:42 Casting Dave Chappelle: A Career-Defining Moment 58:35 Final Thoughts and Farewells   Keith's Socials & Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms! https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza  https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza   Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #ComedyWriting #JDShapiro #RezaRifts #HollywoodExperiences #ProfessionalAdvice #PersonalAnecdotes #StandUpComedy #Screenwriting #ThreeKingsDay #Dyslexia #BattlefieldEarth #MelBrooks #AmericanComedy #EuropeanComedy #EntertainmentCareer #ImmigrationPolicies #ComedyIcons #NormMacdonald #FutureProjects