Comedy

Joe Pera Knows You Think He’s Playing a Character

THE LAST LAUGH

In this rare extended conversation, the comedian opens up about the end of his sleep-inducing Adult Swim show—and addresses those who think his soft-spoken persona is all an act.

Matt Wilstein
Matt Wilstein 

Senior Editor

Photograph of Joe Pera on a pink and red background
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Mindy Tucker
Matt Wilstein

Matt Wilstein

Senior Editor

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