After a disappointing show in Riga, I did what I always do; a lot of self-reflection. What went wrong and how could we change it? One of the changes I decided to make was to begin opening the shows. Being the strongest comic it made sense for me to close, but it wasn’t the best thing for the show. Boss hated opening (and hosting) and it didn’t make sense with his comedy style. Burt didn’t mind opening but he is very laid back and when he was in his own head or high (which is most sets) he...

While traveling around the Baltic region, the hierarchy of the countries begins to take shape. The countries that were most affected by the Soviet Union are the least wealthy, and it becomes noticeable the moment you get out of the train station. Riga, the largest city in Latvia, is a mélange of Soviet style decrepit buildings, classic Victorian structures that are still standing, and modern buildings being built amongst them to replace the dilapidated structures barely standing. While it has...

We arrived in Tallinn, Estonia late on some night of the week, probably the 6th or 7th? Maybe. I don’t know. All of the days have begun to blur together at this point, especially the nights in Tallinn. This was predominantly for two reasons. One, Boss returned. Boss is a one-of-a-kind character, a relentless optimist who will talk to anyone, anywhere at any time. He reminds me of a past me. He wears a suit at all times, not just on stage. Honestly, the vibe is rubbing off on me. I would...