MURR CRASHED OUR PODCAST! Watch the Impractical Joker's UNHINGED Interview Now
James "Murr" Murray—comedian, TV star, bestselling author, and executive producer—joins us for a wild, unfiltered ride! Murr, best known as a founding member of truTV’s smash hit Impractical Jokers, has spent over a decade making millions laugh with his outrageous pranks, quick wit, and fearless comedy. Beyond TV, he's a prolific thriller novelist and a powerhouse in live touring, screenwriting, and movie production.
In this episode, Murr opens up about his journey from Staten Island improv kid to global comedy sensation, the real story behind Impractical Jokers, the hustle of breaking into entertainment, and the secrets to building lifelong friendships. Expect insane behind-the-scenes stories, career advice, and plenty of the chaos and heart that made Murr a household name.
What You’ll Get:
– Impractical Jokers secrets, wild punishments, and TV industry drama
– Murr’s path from English major to comedy icon, bestselling author, and movie producer
– Hilarious stories: chest hair punishments, lifetime Costco bans, and more
– The art of making friends, surviving rejection, and building a creative empire
– Sneak peeks: Murr’s new thrillers "Don’t Move" (in theaters 2025) and "You Better Watch Out" (2026)
– Unfiltered thoughts on comedy, horror, and what it takes to stand out
Connect with Murr:
– Autographed novels & tour dates: jamesmurrayofficial.com and murrlive.com
– New Impractical Jokers episodes every Thursday on TBS
– Follow Murr and the Jokers on social media for nonstop laughs
Timestamps:
0:00 Friend Interview Chaos
2:13 Road Trip Song Showdown
3:05 Duck-Sized Horses Dilemma
4:37 Seafood Vomit Story
5:56 Crocs With Socks?
7:00 Batman vs Travis
7:42 Star Wars Hot Takes
8:34 Best Star Wars Movie
9:20 Childhood Comedy Dreams
11:04 Parents Didn’t Get It
12:27 Meeting the Jokers
13:04 Improv for Girls
14:07 College Comedy Legends
15:05 Adviser’s Brutal Advice
17:13 Making It in Comedy
18:12 First Movie Flop
20:01 TV Development Grind
22:00 Wildest Reality Shows
23:16 Birth of Impractical Jokers
25:03 Why TrueTV Won
26:08 Pitching the Show
27:12 Chest Hair Punishments
29:08 MTV vs TrueTV
32:03 Realizing It Was a Hit
33:13 Banned from Costco
35:18 Touring & Live Shows
36:15 TV Pay Shocker
38:03 Building a Comedy Empire
39:13 Writing Thrillers & Movies
41:00 Comedy vs Horror
43:11 Movie Night Picks
44:48 New Show: Making Friends
46:27 Celebrity DMs Gone Wrong
48:12 John Mayer’s Surprise Email
50:05 Which Project Is Best?
52:07 The Power of Laughter
54:46 How to Make Real Friends
56:06 Jokers Friendship Test
56:29 Where to Find Murr
Smash that like button, subscribe, and tell us your favorite Murr moment or wildest prank below! Don’t miss this epic, laugh-out-loud episode with one of comedy’s most unstoppable forces.