Suli McCullough

Suli McCullough | EP 347 Avid Basketball Fandom & Stand-Up Comedy Stories with Suli McCullough Join an engaging conversation between two passionate basketball fans who delve into their love for the sport, sharing personal stories, favorite players, and unique experiences. Stand-up comedian Suli McCullough, known for his role in 'The Cable Guy,' recounts his journey as a Clippers fan, his worst road story as a comedian, and how mentorship from legends like Gary Shandling has influenced his career. They also discuss the potential of current basketball players trying their hand at stand-up comedy while sharing valuable insights into the business of comedy. Suli's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/sulimccullough/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ComedianSuliMcCullough/ X: https://twitter.com/SuliMcCullough    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Basketball Fandom 00:28 The Clippers Journey 03:42 Favorite Clippers Players 10:39 Impactful NBA Trades 15:16 Comedy Beginnings 23:43 Comedy Mentors and Influences 30:49 The Secret Sunday Game 31:12 Mentorship and Friendship with Gary 32:48 Navigating the Comedy Business 35:04 The Value of Authenticity in Comedy 48:10 Challenges and Triumphs on the Road 56:59 Basketball and Comedy Crossover  01:08:35 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Keith's Socials 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! Takeaways 📍Keith Reza is working on a new hour special set to release in 2026. 📍Suli McCullough shares his long-time support for the Clippers. 📍The Clippers' history is filled with ups and downs, shaping fan loyalty. 📍Both guests have a deep appreciation for basketball and its culture. 📍Mentorship plays a crucial role in the development of comedians. 📍Norm MacDonald was a significant influence on Keith Reza's comedy career. 📍Gary Shandling's mentorship had a lasting impact on Sully McCollough. 📍The conversation highlights the emotional connections fans have with their teams. 📍Recent NBA trades can deeply affect a fan's loyalty and connection to the sport. 📍Comedy and basketball share a unique bond through personal stories and experiences. Always bring your full self on stage. 📍Authenticity is crucial in an ever-changing business. 📍Relationships in comedy can significantly impact your career. 📍The business of comedy can be humbling and subjective. 📍Focus on what you can control: your performance. 📍It's important to learn from bad sets and move forward. 📍Crowd work has evolved but can detract from the stand-up craft. 📍Every performance is an opportunity to build relationships. 📍Mentorship plays a vital role in personal and professional growth. 📍Believing in yourself is essential for success in comedy.   #sulimcculough #comedian #standup #keithreza