Michael Kosta: From grinding futures to The Daily Show

from Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Michael Kosta joins us for the 83rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael is currently one of the hosts of The Daily Show and in today's episode we discuss his collegiate tennis career, how he got into comedy, and his best advice for the 4.0 player.Click here to order Lucky Loserhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/lucky-loser-michael-kosta?variant=43245775061026We talk:2:32 Playing for Craig Tiley6:05 Handling losing on the pro tour14:03 What makes a great comedian15:45 Funny stories from college coaching20:55 What separates guys who make it on the tour vs. guys who don't22:10 Climbing futures ladder vs. climbing the comedy ladder 25:30 What he's ranked in comedy26:45 Best advice for the 4.0 player

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