In this episode of Kill the Small Talk with Alex Caron, comedian and actor David Conolly shares his wild, hilarious, and sometimes downright terrifying experiences from years of performing on the road. From getting chased through a casino by angry rednecks to being rescued by a Native American tribe, David’s storytelling paints a vivid picture of life as a touring comic. He opens up about how the pandemic changed his career, why he stopped drinking on the road, and what it’s really like performing in small towns across America.

David also talks about creating and producing the award-winning series Cooper’s Bar with Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul), the creative journey that brought it to AMC, and how his podcast Surviving the Dream explores what it really means to “make it” in the entertainment industry. Alex and David dive into the realities of casting, filmmaking, and working with actors who can take direction and elevate the material — plus the importance of keeping positive energy alive on set.

This episode is packed with laughter, life lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories from a career built on persistence, creativity, and connection.

Kill the Small Talk is hosted by Alex Caron, produced and engineered by Robert Altschuler at Command Creative Studios

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