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More from John Mulaney: Bonus Episode 1 of 2
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More from John Mulaney: Bonus Episode 1 of 2

A remarkable discussion about performance and the similarities between what I'm doing in Supreme Court oral argument and what he does in stand-up comedy

Paid subscribers get a bunch of perks! One is a ton of written materials about each Supreme Court case we are discussing. Another is further discussion with our incredible lineup of guests. John was so generous with his time, and so we have not one but two bonus episodes this week.

This bonus conversation centers around something John told me when he first met me — that both he and I have to make the first two minutes perfect — for me in an oral argument, for him in front of an audience. I’ve always been blown away by John’s word economy and how he figures out how to say so much in so few words — he and I engage in a dialogue about how each of us do this in our respective spheres. It’s a great lesson about performance, and John is a master teacher.

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COURTSIDE with Neal Katyal
This is the webpage for my new podcast. Each week this summer, I'll talk with a celebrity guest about an important historical Court case, describing its significance and implications.