# Anne Libera

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Second City’s Anne Libera can teach you how to use comedy better

Anne Libera, Director of Comedy Studies at The Second City, joins John Williams to discuss her new book, “Funnier.” Anne talks about who the book is for, how people can use comedy better, what you can do to make yourself funnier, the biggest elements of comedy that people don’t think about, her int…

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MXLII, 10.16.25

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7765528/10-16-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-10-16-160328.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Willi…

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MXLII, 10.16.25

John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7765528/10-16-25_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2025-10-16-160328.128.mp3 More Speed Jokes Recent Posts John Willi…

Getting to Yes, And… | Anne Libera – ‘Funnier: Live from The Second City’

Kelly celebrates the release of Anne Libera’s new book on comedy, “Funnier.” They talk in front of a live audience at The Second City.  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7781614/7781614_2025-10-27-035514.64kmono.mp3 “Don’t waste your time following gurus.” “We need to value risk.” “T…

Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698

What if becoming who you want to be has less to do with control and more to do with letting go?In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Anne Libera, longtime Second City director, educator, and author of Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy. Together, t…

Why Courage Is a Daily Choice, Not a Personality Trait | EP 702 w/ John R. Miles

What if the only thing standing between you and the person you’re meant to become isn’t talent, time, or even confidence, but one small, uncomfortable decision you haven’t made yet?In this powerful solo episode, Episode 702 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles closes the Season of Becoming by distillin…

S2 Ep1609: PASSION STRUCK with John R. Miles - Why Courage Is a Daily Choice, Not a Personality Trait

Passion Struck with John R. Miles - Why Courage Is a Daily Choice, Not a Personality Trait | EP 702 w/ John R. Miles What if the only thing standing between you and the person you’re meant to become isn’t talent, time, or even confidence, but one small, uncomfortable decision you haven’t made yet? …

733 - Learning Comedy

John welcomes five-time Emmy-winning writer Ali Barthwell (Last Week Tonight) to ask, can writers learn to be funny? Drawing from her time as a teacher at The Second City, they look at what writers can learn from sketch and improv, and how to reliably find ways to make an audience laugh. We also c…

57: Yes, And... The Psychology of Improv Comedy

Today we welcome Anne Libera and Kelly Leonard on the show for an especially fun and playful look at the world of improv comedy! Anne and Kelly are world class improv instructors and ambassadors who have a long history at The Second City, the world’s first ever on-going improvisational theatre trou…

354: The Improv Advantage in Leadership with Anne Libera

In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Anne Libera to explore how improvisation can unlock stronger leadership. From flow states and vulnerability to humor and human behavior, Anne shares why improv is about discovering what's possible. If you've ever wanted to lead with more crea…