Capone on Aries Spears Not Speaking to Him When they First Met: It Was Weird to Me (Part 18)

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Comedian Capone shared his intriguing first encounter with fellow comic Aries Spears, focusing on their odd interaction outside Caroline's comedy club. Despite Capone's warm greeting to Spears, the New York comedian received no response, which left him bewildered as he had always admired Spears' comedic talent and impressions. It wasn't until their next meeting that Spears complimented Capone on his performance, only adding to the perplexity of their initial interaction.

The discussion with Vlad delved deeper into the challenges comedians face, including regional acceptance and comedic theft. Spears had previously sparked controversy by claiming his New York-style comedy didn't resonate with Southern audiences, choosing to avoid touring there. Capone, on the other hand, has embraced a broader national appeal, proving detractors wrong by succeeding in venues outside of New York.