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Daniel talks about the “Untitled Goose Game” he’s playing on Nintendo Switch (1:30)  Origin: Daniel’s upbringing and origin story (2:40)  On fame: Is it difficult to be well-known? (10:00)  Daniel talks about his transition and how it’s influenced his work (11:20)  Technique: Daniel discusses his technique in comedy and writing (18:20)  Drawing unexpected but feasible associations/comparisons for comedic effect (23:48)  Comedy as natural talent vs. learned skill/technique (26:06)  Daniel’s upcoming book (29:25)  Random personal question time: “Where do you go after you die?” (31:50)  Ezra’s happiest moment and the movie Melancholia (33:30)   Pre-order Daniel’s upcoming book Something That May Shock and Discredit You  here.   See Daniel’s Instagram here! You can also subscribe to Daniel’s hilarious and fun newsletter The Shatner Chatner and/or check out The Toast  (which Daniel co-founded).