DeepSummary
In this episode, Joe Gatto of Impractical Jokers fame joins the hosts to discuss his life before, during, and after the show. He recounts hilarious stories from his childhood on Staten Island and how his family influenced his sense of humor. Gatto shares behind-the-scenes details about the creation of some of the show's most memorable pranks and punishments, including the meticulous planning and coordination required.
Gatto expresses how grateful he is for the success of Impractical Jokers and the opportunity it provided to entertain people. He talks about the bond he formed with his crew and the responsibility he felt towards their livelihoods. Gatto also discusses his current endeavors, such as stand-up comedy, writing a children's book, and developing film projects in various genres, including action-comedy and horror.
Throughout the conversation, Gatto comes across as a grounded and appreciative person who values the relationships in his life, both personal and professional. He shares heartwarming anecdotes about his children and how they inspire him creatively. The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a talented comedian and the challenges of navigating fame while maintaining a sense of normalcy.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Joe Gatto's upbringing on Staten Island and his family's influence played a significant role in shaping his comedic sensibilities.
- The creation of memorable pranks and punishments on Impractical Jokers required meticulous planning and coordination, often involving elaborate setups and actors.
- Gatto values the relationships he formed with his co-stars and crew members on Impractical Jokers, and he felt a sense of responsibility towards their livelihoods.
- Despite achieving fame, Gatto remains grounded and finds inspiration for his creative endeavors in his personal life, particularly his interactions with his children.
- Gatto is pursuing various creative projects, including stand-up comedy, writing a children's book, and developing film scripts in genres like action-comedy and horror.
- Balancing his career with his personal life and maintaining a sense of normalcy amid fame remains a challenge for Gatto.
- Gatto's ability to find humor in everyday situations and his willingness to embrace embarrassment contribute to his comedic success.
- Gatto expresses gratitude for the success of Impractical Jokers and the opportunity it provided to entertain people.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Yeah, I mean, for me was like, I had to steal baseballs from children. If we rank, like, all the things that everybody had to do in all of them, I think, honestly, that's, like, number two on the list. I think it was, like, the hardest thing because I was out there.“ by Joe Gatto
- “So we said. And the woman comes back and she, like, has some other produce, and she walks right by her cart because she realizes, like, she didn't have a pineapple. When this all started. So she walks by it, and I go. And I'm like, oh, wait, she's gonna notice. And she goes and she looks and she goes, and then she starts to, like, look around and see what happened. My son, like, loses his shit. He goes, run. But he yelled, run. So the woman looks at him, and he runs full steam. And, like, just his little body down this long aisle. He's by himself.“ by Joe Gatto
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6/25/24
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What's up party people! This week we got the second of the Impractical Joker infinity stones, Joe Gatto! Don't tell Sal but he's secretly Tara's favorite [but that's just between us ;)] Joe takes us on a deep dive through his life before the show, his favorite memories from the show, and what life looks like after the show and all of the exciting new stuff he's working on and doing! Be sure to get tickets to see him live on his Let's Get Into It tour (and speaking from first hand experience, his show is hilarious you don't want to miss out). AND pre-order his children's book coming out which he talks a little bit about in the episode.
Joe was a fantastic guest and we hope you enjoy him as much as we did!
All of his links can be found here!
https://linktr.ee/joe_gatto
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