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Rob Riggle - "Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life" | The Daily Show

2025-11-12 Comedy
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Applying Marine Corps Grit to Comedy and Life: Rob Riggle on Never Quitting

Discover how the relentless "don't quit" mindset forged in the Marine Corps becomes your most valuable asset when fighting rejection in the entertainment industry. Learn necessary strategies to overcome self-sabotage and guide veterans through the critical civilian transition.

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  • Adopt the mental fortitude of a drill instructor to consistently meet high personal standards for work and growth.
  • Recognize that artistic success relies on predictable, difficult elements: discipline, consistency, and refusing 'no.'
  • Veterans transitioning out of service must prioritize connection over self-imposed isolation to stay safe and thrive.

This conversation explores Rob Riggle's memoir, detailing how his military background directly informed his approach to conquering the hardships inherent in a career in comedy. Use these lessons on discipline to build momentum in your own creative or professional pursuits.

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Actor, comedian, former Daily Show correspondent, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle joins Josh Johnson to discuss his memoir, "Grit, Spit, and Never Quit: A Marine's Guide to Comedy and Life." They talk about employing the “don’t quit” military mindset in comedy, fighting excuses by becoming your own drill instructor, and advising veterans who are struggling with the transition from military to civilian life not to isolate. #DailyShow #RobRiggle #VeteransDay Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@CChorkey 2025-11-12

This interview gave me hope and a feeling of kindness I didn't know I needed. Two men talking emotionally and candidly about life and how hard it can be but with a lens of hope and joy for life. In times when media is often cynical and depressing, interviews like this make me remember the humanity that gets lost otherwise. Thank you Josh and Rob, this is going to stick with me for a long time and I'm personally so grateful.

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@reindertfranke1892 2025-11-12

Two funny people not looking for the next punchline, just having a genuine conversation. We need more of that.

265 3 replies
@nickjohnson2818 2025-11-12

Riggle and John Oliver were office mates at the Daly Show. Oliver has always claimed Riggle is one of the funniest persons he has ever worked with.

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@gweebara 2025-11-12

Humble enough to declare a thumb war knowing he will lose 😂😂😂 thank you Josh Johnson

170 1 replies
@NewMessage 2025-11-12

'guy who argues with his drill instructor' is kinda a brilliant character itself.

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@jul2269 2025-11-12

So much respect for Rob and the details that Josh elicited. Josh is amazing at anchoring AND interviewing. He's thoughtful and relatable to the guest and audience, puts everyone at ease, creates space to showcase amazing guests, yet lends humor and a light-hearted angle to serious topics. I want to see more of both of them!

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@thedarkknight2221 2025-11-12

Rob was always my favorite corespondent growing up watching The Daily Show. His 0-100 energy and unpredictable personality never ceased to be funny!

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@sholaodumosu2705 2025-11-12

Happy birthday Josh!!! So proud of you bro. Keep soaring, we love you 💕.

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@Mid-Knight89 2025-11-12

Josh is such a natural talent. Rob has always delivered consistent laughs. Thanks for the sincere interview guys!

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@PRI-z4k 2025-11-14

Can we please protect Josh Johnson?! We need him in the future.

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