Aries Spears on Charlie Murphy Saying Eddie Murphy Couldn't Do Stand-Up Without Practice (Part 13)

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Vlad and Aries Spears discuss Eddie Murphy's stand-up career and the concept of returning to stand-up after a long hiatus. Vlad mentions a conversation he had with Charlie Murphy, where Charlie suggested that Eddie wouldn't be as good after a long spell offstage, which Aries disagrees with. He argues that comedy is influenced by instinct and experience, and that Eddie, after four decades in the industry, would still have the "muscle to be funny." Vlad and Aries also reflect on Eddie's early career, showcasing his talent as an impressionist. They revisit a story about how Eddie once asked Rodney Dangerfield for advice early in his career, only to be told that his material was 'dirty.' Aries summarizes that Eddie's strength was in combining impressions and material effectively, a feat few comedians achieve.