His ability to paint a picture is off the charts, you can basically smell whatever heinous scene he is describing. Him and Bill Hicks truly are, to use Bill's own phrase, "dark poets".

I always thought Doug was pretty funny, but I was a passive listener. The last two days I've been seriously exploring his material, and realize he's one of the greats. He really appeals to the bitter a$$hole in me who desperately misses George Carlin.

R.I.P. Brody Stevens. Sad day. Feb 23 2019.

One thing that i adore the most about stanhope is the fact that his transitions are always masterfully done. Subjects are so seemlesly linked to each other, one never understands the change. All his shows are like one big story with many side stories. I seriously think that his story telling is simply the best in the whole of the comedy world.

"we're running out of lubricant. who's sober enough to drive?"

US comics are unique in the sense that they try and explore peoples perceptions and challenge the norms. I love our British comedians because they discuss relatable things as a Brit myself, but some American comics offer a deeper and more satisfying listen and sometimes i can listen to these without even needing to laugh and just feel satisfied that someone else out there actually understands the frustrations of the normal switched on human being.

First off, Stanhope is god. Secondly, thanks for you upload. You are now Jesus by default.

Whenever I get down on myself for not having more ambitions( or get down because I'm not down for not having more ambitions) Stanhope reminds me of whats really important in this world. Probably the only voice I've ever heard to point out the bright side and even embrace what most people consider to be a "loser". So happy I finally recently got turned on to his comedy/philosophy

"This might be the greatest country in the world, but that's like being the prettiest Denny's waitress"

I am ganna buy every album doug has available tonight. So worth supporting this guy!

"Like somebody kicked a hole in the side of a rotting hogs carcass." thats gold.

Remember that this is guy that all of the greatest comics listen to when they want to laugh. He's a genius.

“Hi this is Doug Flutis for the United Way, and this is my boy Whackey and he was born without bones!!” Tears.....crying, my stomach hurts.

Stanhope is the reason I dont quite drinking, he gives me hope that shitty people can thrive in a world of other shitty people. Stanhope for president 2016

Been a huge Stanhope fan for over 10 years now. Guy is a genius.

He sounds like my inner voice . The only difference is he says it publicly! Amazing

"Acclaimed self-help guru Doug Stanhope delivers a sermon on how to unlock the extraordinary healing power that lay in faith, goodwill, and unconditional love." WHoop!!

When I read your video description, I like to think you fooled at least one person who just randomly stumbled upon the video and said, "Oh, this should be lovely".

He did a good job on acid. Professional as fuck.

Stanhope never had a weak special, just like Patrice

Stanhope makes realism hilarious.

If my Comedian Rushmore was only one head big, it'd be of Doug.

R.I.P. Brody Stevens.

I love how he quotes Pink Floyd when he really starts feeling the trip coming on :)) 52:29

Fucking Stanhope is on FIRE here! Damned shame about the audio glitch in the last 10 minutes. Secondly, I'm a professional musician and have been on stage many times while tripping on various types of psychedelics, but, that was always in a band context, where I could lose myself in the music and other members of the band and, hell, a good chunk of the audience were all in the same headspace that I was. To go on stage alone as a comedian, especially one as truly edgy as Doug Stanhope, not only speaks to the size of his balls, but, also how comfortable, confident, and professional he is on that stage. He is a rare and precious voce in the world of comedy.

Jim Jeffries ripped that "Rubber fuck-my-head" Joke completely! Even with the poop. Can't believe I was a fan of his once.

Ernest Shackleton with Brown wings. Man this guys well researched. Very very clever. Great delivery.

At 43:45 the reason it's called Acid Bootleg is revealed, and my admiration for Stanhope is transformed to awe. Talk about a leap of faith. You could tell when the guy asked him if the dose kicked in yet he was thrown off a little bit, and the rebound and transition back to his original rhythm... astounding. I wish some of those old CIA fucks from the 50's could hear this.

". . . like somebody kicked a hole in the side of a rotting pig carcass."

I must have listened to this a dozen times and still laugh as hard as the first time I heard it

Doug Stanhope and George Carlin are/were the best comedians ever...

youd give Anne Frank a drum set.....priceless

3:25 was unreal. Doug is the king of descriptive comedy

"Take one in the FANNY...? Save money on a NANNY!"

Best video description I have ever read on my eight year KZfaq history.

Damn he kills it here. I like how he doesn't really have an "act" or gimmick he just talks I think a lot of his stuff is improvised. Kinda reminds me of Bill Hicks.

I drank 2 40s of Mickey's and passed a breathalyzer 1 hour later. This was in the late 90s though. There's barely any alcohol in beer anymore. Some Slavic countries have labeled beer as a soft drink, so I've heard.

THANK you I have been trying to find this for a minute.

"So you. Thought you. Might like to. Go to the show."

Thank you for uploading this

You would by Anne Frank a Drum Kit. Excellent.

Just discovered this guy on YT. Amazing.....genius of delivery...Finally, no filter....we need this.

Met Doug at a show here in the south at a small pub, funny as fuck and a super nice guy to boot. Plus Andy Adrist burned down with us. Truly a highlight of my shitty life. Thanks guys!

Man I wish this was on DVD. All time favorite

Philosophy deluxe

"I would leave that baby at the closest church door step with a note in his little flipper hand ....."

Doug Stanhope is way out there.........even when he's not trippin'......this was good until the audio tanked 10 minutes from the end.....people who are shocked or offended by this material are precisely the types who need more exposure to the edgy irreverent truth about human natures dark side, the visceral nature of being alive.....sunday school it's not

That description is golden, pretty true in my opinion.

43:27 - That first 'hello' moment when it starts to kick in.

the doug flutie thing is so fucking funny

that "may squeeze a lemon in his eye" bit gets me laughing out loud every time.

Lol the description is great

sooo funny. Could listen to him all night. Cheers! D.A. NYC

ABSOLUTELY EPIC! 👏👏👏👏👏

R.I.P. Brody Stevens, he was a true talent.

"I've written 'Hints from Elloise' two times and nothing" was my favortite line of this whole thing

Although he's similar to Hicks, I wouldn't say they're the same. It's not like Bill had a monopoly on social satire. I believe that as long as there are injustices and inequality in the world, there will be people like this.

Best description ever

Beautiful

God bless this man.

just saw him in Detroit. Best stand up I've seen

Best...comedian...ever.

Is it wrong that I am listening to this completely naked?

THANK YOU for uploading this; I was pissing myself.

i hope Brody got what Doug requested at the beginning of the act. RIP Brody.

Doug is awesome!

Stanhope is bad for my soul and I fucking love it.

Greatest find in my life probably

This guy really is something else! :o

Doug is the goat and this isn't even his best set

iike buying ann frank a drumset. 2 straight days ive been blasting this guy. i dont want to force you to have to get overly loaded - get that - but dude you are god-like with every note you hit. the funniest i could find. ty boss. you are fuc&ing funny.

I don’t scuba dive either, so this is relatable and therefore interesting to me. Thank you for the inspirational and whimsical video. Chock full of delicious information nuggets, as well.

This guy is genius. I love his style

This is up there with the best stand up ive ever heard!🤣🤣🤣🤣

Doug has so many comedy CDs / Specials.

This was beautiful I’m dead

"...these guys are in perfect physical condition, and they're blowin' out rubber-heads like it's Jiffy Pop popcorn..." "...think an animal doesn't want to drink milk after it's been weaned...? ...eat a bowl of cereal in front of your cat...he'll dry-hump your sock crusty just to lick the spoon..." "...and you're greeted by the angry nose of yesterday's BK Broiler..." nearly died laughing.

This is where it all started for me

This is outstanding. Love it €-=

“Which completely eclipses the whole hangy, turkey-neck part of the moon.” I was in the unfortunate position of actively drinking something when he said that. I was hacking my lungs out for a good few minutes there. 😂

The audio jumped a lot in the last ten minute for me - other than that: brilliant! ..... I took me a while though,to get to the bottom of "why don't I know Doug's program called ACID? I cant even find it on google ....." Had a good chuckle at that.

Doug ripping it up like no one ever....or will....one of the real good ones

The man. Uncensored, unacceptable to mainstream.

I am ready to be picked up

Live and die for his pronunciation of flesh n blood.

true fact. i worked in the restaurant business back when you could smoke inside in ohio in 2001.... when they passed the law, and had them smoke outside, i got a headache from not having the second hand smoke.... its the one law i really dont have a problem with

This is the greatest comedy I’ve ever heard

everyone needs comedy Like everyone needs love and food to thrive. Dough provides a momentary break from that.

Stanhope for prez!

the real tyler durden!!

That is how you open a show!!!

Doug Stanhope for president 2020 "KEEP AMERICA'S HOPE ALIVE".... or at least still twitching.

Brilliant.

"19... fuckin... PROHIBITION!" 😭😂😅🤣🤣🤣

STANHOPE IS THE GOAT!!

The sound breaks at 1:04:26

Best Comic from Bisbee ever!

I've watched this over 30 time in the last 5 years 4k likes... their is some bulshit goin on

Just cracked my back, feels so good. Esbt nfa player. Stanhope be is the best living comedian.... Because better comedians died that were his peers, but now they are dead and now it's Doug and your fucking hilarious

did the audio fuck up for anyone else at the end?