049: Jim Florentine-Comedian & "That Metal Show" Host

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Episode #049 features Tom's interview with comedian, actor, author, radio and television personality, Jim Florentine. Jim is best known for co-hosting "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic, as well as voicing several characters on the popular show "Crank Yankers." Jim hosts a popular podcast called "Comedy Metal Midgets" since 2011, and has a radio show on Ozzy's Boneyard channel on Sirius/XM. The conversation hit on many topics including the writing of Jim's first book, his observations and rants about social media, the start of his comedy career and work in radio, perspectives on music, his take on dating in today's climate of heightened sexual harassment awareness, what keeps him motivated, dealing with haters, "That Metal Show updates," and what advice he'd give his younger self. Jim is an avid music lover, particularly within the hard rock and heavy metal genres, and frequently makes music references and analogies when discussing his own career journey. Jim has a great outlook on managing his career, and sustaining long-term success as an entertainer.
Inside the Interview:
01:39 – On how it feels to be a first time author & the publishing process...
03:43 – Highlights of observations & bits in the new book "Everybody is Awful, Except You"...
08:18 – On Jim's early days coming up as a stand-up comedian & working in radio...
09:59 – Anything in Jim's music collection that might surprise people?
11:30 – Story in the book on Jim's run-in with the Scorpions back in the day...
13:58 – Jim's take on all the recent sexual harrassment allegations...
16:45 – What keeps Jim going & motivated after all these years...?
17:32 – On handling the critics & haters...?
18:40 – Most underrated comic currently...?
19:17 – "That Metal Show" updates...
20:48 – The most challening "That Metal Show" guest & why...?
21:46 – What advice would Jim give to his younger self...?
24:17 - What's projects are up next & on the horizon for Jim Florentine?
"I had a great time on the Sound Matters show. Tom is very funny and prepared with good questions. Can't wait to go on the show again!”

– Jim Florentine >> www.jimflorentine.com

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