The Harsh Truth About Going Viral w/ Jake Ricca | Pastor Bullsh*t #04

Today I sat down with stand-up comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker Jake Rick, an Austin-based comic known for his viral sketches, green screen wizardry, and work ethic that puts the rest of us to shame.Jake talks about teaching himself editing, directing, and content strategy from scratch. We talk about bombing in stand-up vs. sketch, how to take brutally honest feedback, and why comedy needs a little more harshness and a little less improv clapping.We also get into the making of his full-length web series Get Good, building an audience from the ground up, and how he’s using DeAndre Holmes (aka "hood Sherlock Holmes") to turn sketches into a national tour.Also: online fame vs. live comedy, escaping the startup grind, and why Hollywood can suck it.If you’re a comic, content creator, or someone figuring out how to make your weird ideas work—this episode is for you.📍 Chapters00:00 - Meet Comedian Jake Ricca00:55 - Moving to Austin: Why Comics Are Flocking There01:43 - DIY Sketch Comedy: Learning Filmmaking on YouTube03:37 - Stand-Up Bombing vs Sketch Fails: What Hurts More?06:57 - Turning Harsh Feedback Into Viral Hits08:43 - The DeAndre Holmes Sketch Series: Going Viral Weekly12:00 - Making a Feature-Length Web Series: 'Get Good' Breakdown20:47 - Balancing Startup Life, YouTube Fame & Stand-Up29:32 - Monetizing Comedy: Building a Fanbase & Touring36:40 - Indie vs Industry: Why Jake Wants to Bypass Hollywood👇 Check Out Jake Ricca📺 YouTube: https://jakericca.com/mediakit📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakericcaWeb Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ukzK_x8Qwo💥 Support the Show & Unlock Bonus ContentPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thejimmyclifford🧢 Follow JimmyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmyclifford/Twitter: https://x.com/notjimcliffordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejimmyclifford📢 SPONSORSWant to sponsor Pastor Bullsht*? Hit us up: [email protected]⚠️ DISCLAIMERThe views and jokes expressed are for comedy and entertainment only. Don’t sue us—we're comedians, not your lawyer.