Comedian and actor Chris Grace (Superstore, Broad City, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Nathaniel August Williams for a deep-dive into comedy, audience capture, and the challenges of building a creative career in today's digital landscape. From his experiences in improv and television to the complexities of online engagement, Chris shares his thoughts on the entertainment industry, internet culture, and the evolution of stand-up comedy. Subscribe for more Deep Noodle → https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle?sub_confirmation=1⏳ Chapters & Topics:00:00 - Intro | White Anxiety & Political Burnout01:14 - Meet Chris Grace: From Improv to TV Stardom04:55 - The Audience Capture Trap: How Fans Shape Creators10:35 - Comedy & Culture Wars: Where Do We Draw the Line?17:40 - Punching Up vs. Punching Down: The Ethics of Jokes25:29 - The Business of Comedy: Hollywood, Nepo Babies & Success40:36 - Political Humor & Why Elections Feel Hopeless50:18 - Chris’s Viral TikTok Controversy & Social Media Backlash58:07 - Raya Dating App & Hollywood's Weirdest Networking Club01:07:30 - Palm Springs Orgies vs. Bohemian Grove: Who Parties Harder? 01:17:42 - Secret Societies, Conspiracies & The Comedy Underground01:27:05 - The Last-Man-Standing Mentality in Showbiz01:32:01 - Final Thoughts & Chris’s Music Recommendation Follow Chris Grace: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgracecomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCXF7cCQk2elo4XMz9PcNZTQ Join the conversation!What do you think about audience capture in entertainment? Should comedians engage in politics, or should comedy be an escape? Drop a comment below! More Deep Noodle Podcast Episodes -https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle SUBSCRIBE for More Thought-Provoking Comedy & Creative Conversations!https://www.youtube.com/@DeepNoodle?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us:️ Deep Noodle Podcast – https://deepnoodlepodcast.com/️ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-noodle-with-nathaniel-august-williams/id1795231069✨https://www.instagram.com/deepnoodlepodcast/