Comedy Mom
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAdvice from a "small town" comedy producer for comics starting their journey. Hosted by Katy Ipock.
Do you have a question for your Comedy Mom? E-mail her at [email protected]!
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Episodes
E7: Conversations with Stuart Wilson and Jubal Chaplin
November 21, 2019 06:18 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBStuart Wilson and Jubal Chaplin sat down with me after an open mic. We talked about their first open mic, advice about cannabis and performing, and general comedy chit chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comedy-mom/message
E6 - What I Look For As A Booker
November 20, 2019 10:25 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIt doesn't take long for any "open micer" to ask, How do I get booked for a paid show? This episode is all about what I look for when booking someone and how to get yourself on a show. Keep in mind, it can take YEARS before you get your first paid gig. Comedy is a long game, and there is no reason to be in a hurry. You are an artist, so focus on your art. The $20 gigs will come when they come. This episode will help you understand the initial goal of going from open mics to paid gigs. But, a...
E5 - How To Generate Material
November 19, 2019 09:12 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBEveryone wants to know how to write a joke. After every show there is usually one person who asks where I get my material. This episode isn't about the actual technique of writing, but how to generate material to write about. This is great comedy mom advice for those just starting out and for any comic who has come up against writer's block. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comedy-mom/message
E4 - What Makes A Good Set
November 19, 2019 07:49 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBComedy is an art form. It's hard to tell, in a concrete way, how well a set lands. Over my 5 years of performing I have found a way to analyze my sets that gives me actual numbers to look at. Not everyone will want to do it this way, but it helps me make my sets stronger. These are also the factors I am thinking about when I'm considering booking someone for a show. Break Down: Laugh Ratio: The percentage of time the audience spends laughing versus your total time on stage. The goal at t...
E3 - What The F To Wear
November 18, 2019 21:04 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBI get asked often what a new comic should wear on stage. This is a nebulous, difficult thing to explain. I give my best motherly advice on the subject. Also, I am not only a comedy mom and I am an actual mom. Today is laundry day. You'll probably hear my washer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comedy-mom/message
E2 - Basic Rules of Stand Up Comedy
November 18, 2019 09:02 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBToday, Mom gets preachy! I'm going over the basic rules of open mic comedy, and touch on the semi-pro side as well. We all know rules suck. If you are performing stand up comedy, you are likely a rebel. I get it. This episode will help you get a leg up and keep you out of trouble. At least with me. As always: Take your vitamins, take care of yourself, and don't be a dick on stage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comedy-mom/message
E1 - How To Get Started In Stand Up
November 18, 2019 06:19 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBEpisode 1! We are tackling the question everyone asks. How do you get started in stand up? This is how your first open mic (should) go. Learn everything you need to know before hitting the stage for the first time! If you are looking for an open mic in Bend, Oregon just go to www.ipockpro.com! The open mics I run are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Craft Kitchen & Brewery. Want advice from your Comedy Mom? Just e-mail [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...