It's very rare that I meet a guest on set, but that's exactly what happened with Liza. Of course, I'd seen her perform, and I was interested to learn how she writes her jokes, how she prepares for them, and what drew her to comedy. She's an unusual guest for us, and I hope you'll welcome her with an open heart and connect with her as much as we did on set.
Today, stand-up comedians are the new superstars. They're developing a unique culture with its own unique characteristics and history. And even in the last few years, this culture has undergone significant changes. We discussed all this with our guest. We also explored whether humor can be divided into male and female, why stand-up comedians don't get star fever, and how relationships in this industry are built.
And, of course, we also discussed personal matters—why Liza's mother didn't approve of her career choice, after which she decided to see a psychologist, and how she bought her first apartment in Moscow.
Liza's concerts: https://lizavarvara.com/
Liza's YouTube channel: @el_ba_aranova
#interview #svetavokrugsveta #svetlanabondarchuk
00:00 — Guest of the episode — Elizaveta Varvara Aranova
04:45 — Liza's creative childhood
05:51 — Liza's mother's attitude to her creativity
07:54 — Humor as a defensive reaction
10:26 — The beginning of her journey in KVN
11:40 — The formula for the right joke
14:19 — First performances on stage
16:44 — The special world of KVN
18:27 — A sense of calling
23:02 — The development of humor in Russia
24:49 — Why my mother didn't like Liza's series
26:10 — How Liza began writing screenplays
30:53 — Lisa's Directing Experience
42:08 — Friendship in Stand-Up
45:49 — Who Influenced Lisa's Development
47:44 — Are Insults Acceptable in Comedy?
48:48 — Unhappy Love and Working with a Psychologist
51:48 — "The Failure of the Century" at a Performance
54:41 — Friendship with Stars
55:45 — Where to Watch Stand-Up
57:29 — Attitude to Fashion, Dresses, and Heels
01:01:58 — Favorite Shopping Spots
01:03:07 — Relationship with Her American Father
01:05:17 — Relationship with Her Mother
01:07:15 — Buying Her First Apartment in Moscow
01:13:02 — A Tale of Two Names
01:15:10 — Attitude to Criticism
01:15:47 — Career or Personal Life
01:16:37 — Does Lisa ever feel ashamed of others?
01:17:35 — About swearing
01:19:00 — The "What Happened to You?" Project
01:23:07 — The "Fears" Podcast
01:24:40 — Women's Humor in Russia
01:28:05 — Lisa's Favorite Music
01:29:16 — Goals for the Future
01:30:25 — Disappointment with Directing
01:33:34 — Lisa Recommends Movies
01:34:15 — About a Louis C.K. Concert
01:36:30 — The Popularity of Stand-Up in Russia
01:38:34 — The Professional Deformation of Comedians
It's very rare that I meet a guest on set, but that's exactly what happened with Liza. Of course, I'd seen her perform, and I was interested to learn how she writes her jokes, how she prepares for them, and what drew her to comedy. She's an unusual guest for us, and I hope you'll welcome her with an open heart and connect with her as much as we did on set.
Today, stand-up comedians are the new superstars. They're developing a unique culture with its own unique characteristics and history. And even in the last few years, this culture has undergone significant changes. We discussed all this with our guest. We also explored whether humor can be divided into male and female, why stand-up comedians don't get star fever, and how relationships in this industry are built.
And, of course, we also discussed personal matters—why Liza's mother didn't approve of her career choice, after which she decided to see a psychologist, and how she bought her first apartment in Moscow.
Liza's concerts: https://lizavarvara.com/
Liza's YouTube channel: @el_ba_aranova
#interview #svetavokrugsveta #svetlanabondarchuk
00:00 — Guest of the episode — Elizaveta Varvara Aranova
04:45 — Liza's creative childhood
05:51 — Liza's mother's attitude to her creativity
07:54 — Humor as a defensive reaction
10:26 — The beginning of her journey in KVN
11:40 — The formula for the right joke
14:19 — First performances on stage
16:44 — The special world of KVN
18:27 — A sense of calling
23:02 — The development of humor in Russia
24:49 — Why my mother didn't like Liza's series
26:10 — How Liza began writing screenplays
30:53 — Lisa's Directing Experience
42:08 — Friendship in Stand-Up
45:49 — Who Influenced Lisa's Development
47:44 — Are Insults Acceptable in Comedy?
48:48 — Unhappy Love and Working with a Psychologist
51:48 — "The Failure of the Century" at a Performance
54:41 — Friendship with Stars
55:45 — Where to Watch Stand-Up
57:29 — Attitude to Fashion, Dresses, and Heels
01:01:58 — Favorite Shopping Spots
01:03:07 — Relationship with Her American Father
01:05:17 — Relationship with Her Mother
01:07:15 — Buying Her First Apartment in Moscow
01:13:02 — A Tale of Two Names
01:15:10 — Attitude to Criticism
01:15:47 — Career or Personal Life
01:16:37 — Does Lisa ever feel ashamed of others?
01:17:35 — About swearing
01:19:00 — The "What Happened to You?" Project
01:23:07 — The "Fears" Podcast
01:24:40 — Women's Humor in Russia
01:28:05 — Lisa's Favorite Music
01:29:16 — Goals for the Future
01:30:25 — Disappointment with Directing
01:33:34 — Lisa Recommends Movies
01:34:15 — About a Louis C.K. Concert
01:36:30 — The Popularity of Stand-Up in Russia
01:38:34 — The Professional Deformation of Comedians