'JAKE PITA' - The Deaf Comic

Jake Pita is Chicago's deaf comic! Throw in your hearing aid and listen up for the latest episode of Ruse Radio 😁 or maybe throw on those closed captions. 😅 This was an awesome episode! Jake is seriously a great guy and it was my pleasure to chat with him for an extended time like this. We discuss his experiences onstage as a deaf comic, problems that deaf people experience that hearing people may not realize, our awkward relationships with our parents, Jake's highway mishaps (including getting squished by an 18-wheeler), how times have changed since the 90s, the difference between Chicago and New York, and so much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 _______ TIMESTAMPS: 0:06 - Special guest introduction: Jake Pita 0:12 - Jake’s background in Chicago comedy 0:47 - How being deaf affects Jake's comedy 1:07 - The challenge of using sign language on stage 1:45 - Misunderstandings with sign language jokes 2:35 - Discussion about deaf problems that people might not be aware of 4:06 - Communication differences for deaf drivers 5:04 - Thinking in different languages and its challenges 6:07 - Jake's unconventional approach to joke writing 7:00 - Relationship challenges and miscommunication with parents 10:13 - Jake’s humorous animal noise texting strategy with his dad 12:00 - Jake’s brother confronting him about the texts to their dad 13:55 - Jake’s dad getting confused by a “screech” text 15:48 - Humor and communication with family 16:52 - Humor influenced by parental jokes 17:55 - Realizing parents are just people 19:06 - The challenges of raising kids and their independence 21:08 - Story about almost drowning as a child 23:23 - Discussion on psychedelic experiences and the Wim Hof method 27:00 - Jake’s experience with laughing gas 31:09 - Discussion on dangerous substances and their effects 32:43 - Comparison of different drug experiences 33:53 - Jake’s first experience with substances 35:04 - Reflecting on brain and body’s survival instincts 36:29 - Jake's car accident with an 18-wheeler 40:03 - AAA losing Jake’s car in three different states 43:20 - Falling asleep while driving and other road experiences 45:07 - Dealing with highway hypnosis and staying awake 49:54 - Jake witnessing his friend’s seizure while on a FaceTime call 52:00 - Conversation about breath-holding records 53:00 - Discussion about CBD, its benefits, and experiences with it 54:02 - The importance of taste in CBD gummies 55:00 - The 90s compared to today 56:14 - Discussion on parental influence and self-development 58:23 - Conversation on the impact of the internet and technology 1:00:00 - Concerns about the implications of AI and future technology 1:01:00 - Impact of the internet on society 1:03:52 - Jake’s relationship experiences with an autistic partner 1:07:55 - Waiting five years in a relationship for intimacy 1:11:15 - Discussion on adult film and closed captions 1:14:30 - Cultural observations on different ethnic communities in Chicago 1:17:32 - Chicago VS. New York 1:18:40 - Differences between small-town and city living 1:20:08 - Exploring different neighborhoods and enclaves in Chicago 1:22:23 - Being part of a community and feeling at home 1:23:52 - Sharing life experiences and what it means to be human 1:26:17 - Comedy vs. music: Jake and Ruse discuss their art forms 1:31:45 - Audience feedback in comedy vs. music 1:34:35 - Importance of self-confidence in art and performance 1:36:17 - Jake’s frustration with an inexperienced sign language interpreter 1:39:00 - Ruse’s story about learning what flipping people off means 1:41:00 - Discussion on race, subconscious behavior, and relationships 1:43:30 - Explanation of DMT and psychedelic experiences 1:47:00 - Trump 1:50:01 - Jake’s story about unknowingly giving a friend edibles 1:53:06 - The importance of street smarts and situational awareness 1:55:04 - Closing remarks and reflections on the conversation