Gordon Downs comes up in 4 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2012 to March 2014.
The segment features archival clips from the early days of The Higherside Chats. Comedian Gordon Downs discusses his early stand-up experiences and stage fright. Joey Diaz talks about the Occupy Movement, the illusion of the American Dream, and his personal journey of sleeping in his car for 18 months to pursue a career in comedy. Diaz emphasizes the importance of "hustling" and creating one's own market rather than waiting for the economy to improve.
Gordon Downs Comedy Show, San Diego Performance Schedule
Comedian Gordon Downs discusses his upcoming weekly comedy residency at the Tilt 2 Club in San Diego, starting January 3rd. The conversation touches on a recent intro song's resemblance to Foster the People and a Rolling Stones reference regarding mixed emotions. Downs confirms the show will run every Tuesday night.
Fully Loaded Comedy Rebranding, Telltale Club
The Tuesday night comedy show at the Telltale Club is rebranding under the name Fully Loaded Comedy. The name is intended to imply that both the performers and the audience are intoxicated, or alternatively, like a sandwich with all the toppings. Research into the name suggests it is unique among current American comedy show titles.
Higher Side Chats Outro, Fluoride Warning
Greg Carlwood concludes the interview with Gordon Downs, who provides his final plug for the Tuesday night show at the Telltale Club on El Cajon Boulevard. The hosts exchange banter about political apathy and conspiracy theories. The episode ends with a signature warning to listeners about fluoride in the water supply.
