Being the European Boss, Corporate America, and Growing on Social Media w/ Dan Pulzello | Ep 70

12/03/24 • 84 min

I sit with Dan and we talk about his social media fame as the European Boss, how he got to that point, the difficulties working in Corporate America, and difference between American and European office life
We also talk about our start in comedy in NYC, American politics, and comedy tour inside jokes.
Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, The Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others.
His comedy series "EU VS USA" has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations.
Dan's Socials
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Timestamps
00:32 DragonBall Z Inside Jokes
09:23 Growing up in New Jersey and Sopranos
17:55 Living in New York City and the grind
25:16 Entertainment, Seeking Validation and Creativity
30:21 Evolution of Making Funny Content
30:21 Pros and Cons of Social Media
45:17 Celebrity, Fame and the Cost of Maintaining It
55:02 Origins of The "European Boss"
01:00:51 American vs European Corporate Culture
01:08:10 Tips on Growing on Social Media
01:18:48 Advice To Younger Self

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Third Culture Talk Podcast - Being the European Boss, Corporate America, and Growing on Social Media w/ Dan Pulzello | Ep 70

Transcript

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