Attempting Stand-up Comedy

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Where and when does comedy happen? The stage and venue matters greatly for the magic of comedy to take place. Listen to the story behind the story of setting the stage and hosting live comedy events at the historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis, Florida. Steve Martin said, "The number one e…

Welcome to the journal entry episode where I share about working on the funny. The process is endless and the learning is truly fun! The comedy club I attend to work on joke writing has changed their paying for parking process and it's frustrating. Plus, find out the fun process we exercise at…

What does it take to be successful? Enjoy this conversation with best selling author Scott Alexander of the book "Rhinoceros Success" on what it takes to charge in life and achieve what you want. Daily, we face obstacles and must find the strength and resilience to overcome each hurdle we…

The adventure of writing comedy and performing can take you to stages you only dream of. Today's journal entry marks a moment of thrill and overcoming fear to write and challenge self to try something new. Plus, I share a surprise from the road of a place I try to find and enjoy when I'm …

There is one goal of a comedian stepping on stage: Be funny. The hardest part of this process is what's going on in your mind before you take the stage. Preparing yourself is vital for this adventure in stand-up comedy. On this episode, we have a conversation with David Dean who has been full-…

There is a single promises when it comes to attempting stand-up comedy and that is you will face rejection. The bravery to take the stage is met with the big question, will people laugh? Silence teaches as much as laughter does. However, what can we do as performers and writers to be ready for the …

Comedian Joe Pontillo brings comedy to audiences first by laughing at himself. Take a sneak peak inside the creative process of writing comedy and finding topics that make audiences laugh. You will enjoy stories of his start in comedy and the thrill of performing venues all types. If you are in New…

Matthew Dicks drops secrets on how to create humor and laughter. We hear about how he builds content to take the stage. How does Matthew face rejection and still have bravery to step on stage. He shares about how to build suspense and surprise. As an author, humorist columnist plus stand-up comedy …

The attempting stand-up comedy adventure continues and on this journal entry the topic of learning thru laughing is on the table. Without the discipline to write and test material there is not new joke. Laughing and learning go hand-in-hand. Plus, hear some secrets to overcoming self-doubt. Text CO…