School Of Laughs
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsFrom the aspiring comedian to the part time pro this is the podcast you've been looking for! This podcast is full of honest insight and useful information on the journey from the open mic to the sweet paying corporate gig. Shows range in format from "comedy campfires" where we swap out the fire for a mic and get to the key questions from aspiring comics to in-depth interviews with professional comedians, booking agents, managers and club owners. Led by 23 yr comedy veteran Rik Roberts (www.RikRoberts.com) as part of his School of Laughs (www.SchoolofLaughs.com) workshop series.
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THE END OF AN ERA [EP. 255]
January 01, 2022 21:01 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBToday we wrap up the long-running (6 1/2 years) School of Laughs podcast! It started in July of 2014 and has run the course of over 255 episodes. If you have a question about stand-up comedy we have covered it on this podcast. So as we wrap, where do you go from here? Today we talk about clearing off your schedule for upcoming goals. You can't add something new unless you subtract something from your list of tasks. What will those things be for you? Lastly, what is your 5-10 year p...
GOALS TRACKER WORKSHEET EPISODE [EP. 254]
December 15, 2021 02:50 - 32 minutes - 22 MBToday we focus on the year ahead. What are you trying to accomplish moving forward? Yes, it's the annual goals tracker worksheet episode! You can download the Goals Tracker Worksheet .pdf by clicking HERE. Thanks to the Patreon sponsor for this episode John Smith. We'll cover how to set attainable goals in bite-sized pieces. Specifically, we get into goals about: Writing comedy Writing with others Performing on stage Performing Virtual Creating Virtual Solutions Updating Web...
MARKETING TIPS FOR COMICS WITH TRACY DeGRAFF [EP. 253]
December 01, 2021 01:40 - 32 minutes - 24.4 MBSharing marketing tips for comics is the one and wonderful Tracy DeGraff. After penning her first book, "Laugh Anyway Mom", Tracy took classes at The Second City in Chicago hoping to take her stories to the comedy stage. Today, she joins us to share insights on what has worked (along with a few things that didn't) on her way to creating her one woman show. She emphasizes the need to pave your own P.R. way in order to sell tickets, bring awareness, and earn money as a comedian or speaker. ...
17 SHOWS IN 27 DAYS - LESSONS LEARNED [EP. 252]
November 16, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBI just wrapped up 17 shows in 27 days. I am still learning how to be a comedian, speaker, facilitator, and actor. On top of that, I have to book travel and get myself to and from the gigs. Today I am going to share with you a lesson learned from each of the events. During the run, my shows consisted of two of my speeches, my stand-up, personal appearances, and as audience warm-up. It requires a lot of versatility and resilience. Sometimes I think those qualities are more important than tal...
COMEDY WIN-WIN OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHESTER GOAD [EP. 251]
November 01, 2021 00:19 - 34 minutes - 24.9 MBToday I am discussing comedy win-win opportunities with Chester Goad. I met Chester a few years ago at the BIG PODCAST conference with David Hooper. We've been in the loop ever since. During the past 18 months, we've spent many hours on coaching calls. Sometimes it is spent developing material, or creating a game plan. And always, trying to find win-win opportunities to develop his stage time and material. Chester is also a writer and actor. A podcast host (Film Fresh and Leader Byte). L...
CREATING A COMEDY CD with BRIAN KOHATSU [EP. 250]
October 15, 2021 05:30 - 30 minutes - 21.8 MBHave you thought about CREATING A COMEDY CD? Brian Kohatsu joins us today to talk about a project that had been on his list for roughly 5 years. Coivd gave him time to finally knock it out and he knocked it out of the park! I'll play a few clips from his project "Secret Asian Man" and dig into the process for making the CD happen. CREATING A COMEDY CD SHOW NOTES Specifically, we talk about: making the project personal by including friends and family the need for a plan, schedule, an...
FREQUENTLY ASKED COMEDY QUESTIONS [EP. 249]
October 02, 2021 02:23 - 41 minutes - 29 MBDo you struggle with memorizing your jokes? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show? What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage? In this “after-school special” recorded with students from the writing class in Nashville, we discuss several techniques to help you tie your jokes together. We talk about how to save your failing voice. We go into detail about the many negatives of lugging extra things with you onstage. Also, we discuss some of the...
GETTING STARTED with CHRIS RUPPE [EP. 248]
September 17, 2021 02:02 - 41 minutes - 29.6 MBChris Ruppe is our guest on this episode, and he is also our Patreon sponsor. I first met Chris at a Christian Comedy Association conference. Since then he has developed material and started to think about going full time into comedy. Along those lines, Chris had some specific questions about making that move. If you are considering making comedy a full-time job, this episode is a musty listen. CHRIS RUPPE SHOW NOTES Specifically, we talk about: How he got started promoting shows befor...
LONG LIVE JEANNE ROBERTSON [EP. 247]
September 01, 2021 01:27 - 39 minutes - 27.8 MB[This encore presentation of my interview with Jeanne Robertson is in honor of the late Speaker & Huomrists passing. Prayers and condolences for all those who were close to her. ] An interview with a rock star - Jeanne Robertson! In July of 2017, I had a great time talking with Jeanne. We discuss a career that started in the late ’60s and has carried her into the 2020s. You don’t last that 58 years in show business unless you are jaw-dropping funny. Jeanne Robertson absolutely is! Jean...
BOUNCING BACK, BO BURNHAM & BITS [EP 246]
August 15, 2021 00:24 - 43 minutes - 30.6 MBIn today's episode, Jonnie W. & Brian Bates join me. We discuss how the comedy scene is bouncing back, the latest Bo Burnham special, and how changing one line in a joke can take it to newer and sometimes better places. This episode is sponsored by Patreon supporter Jeremy Lee. If you would like to support the podcast please visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. Specifically, we talk about: Are the audiences masked, stressed, or back to normal The vaccinated and the unvaccinated are a...
12 COMEDY TIPS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNORE [EP. 245]
August 01, 2021 01:43 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBJoin me for an encore presentation of Episode #2 of the School of Laughs podcast. This episode is brought to you by Patreon supporter Josh Liston. Find out how you can help us stay on the air at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. Producer Gavin Miller gathered questions from a club full of aspiring comics just like yourself. When the dust settled we came up with a bunch of really specific tips to help you understand and grow your comedy career. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Below is a brief li...
CHURCH PEOPLE - THOR RAMSEY [EP 244]
July 15, 2021 01:50 - 50 minutes - 35 MBoday we are joined by Thor Ramsey. Thor is the force behind the movie Church People. The film takes us inside a megachurch whose pastor is caught up in gimmicks more than the gospel. Thor’s character, Guy Sides, is a rising youth pastor who is trying to get things back to being focused on the gospel. But, his agent and his pastor are going the other direction. The film features a great cast. Erin Cahill does a great job as the pastor's apprehensive daughter and potential love interest for ...
CRISP AND CLEAN COMEDY COMPETITION RESULTS [EP. 243]
July 02, 2021 19:11 - 11 minutes - 8.82 MBCRISP AND CLEAN COMEDY COMPETITION Welcome to the competition results episode. This showcase of clean comedy was open to all comedians. The clips ranged from stand-up, musical comedy to comedy without an audience delivered straight to the microphone. All clips submitted, as long as they were clean and clearly understandable, made it into the episode. The 3 overall favorite submissions are included in this episode. And, the top 3 will receive: A one-hour roundtable coaching call with Ri...
Crisp and Clean Comedy Submissions [EP. 242]
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to the competition episode. This showcase of clean comedy was open to all comedians. Whether you are brand new, full-time, or fooling yourself. The clips range from stand-up, musical comedy to comedy without an audience delivered straight to the microphone. All clips submitted, as long as they were clean and clearly understandable, made it into the episode. The clips are sixty seconds or less. After listening to the episode, you can participate in the voting! VOTING: Voting h...
IS STAND-UP COMEDY BACK? [EP. 241]
June 01, 2021 03:01 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, I will discuss the re-emergence of stand-up comedy. Battling shuttered clubs, empty showrooms, dry-docked cruise ships, and other venues it has been a tough year for comedians. I discuss a variety of things, including: Vaccination rates in the USA and how that affects audiences How some states are using Lotteries to entice vaccinations Which states are still seeing an increase in COIVD cases The effect on cruise ship comedians How corporate events have "sort of" bou...
COUNTERING CANCEL CULTURE [EP. 240]
May 15, 2021 05:30 - 35 minutes - 20.9 MB“Cancel Culture” is a term that has become more prevalent. In the world of comedy, it’s one step further down the path of political correctness. Today we talk about what it is, how it affects comedy, and what comedians can do to neutralize its invasion of our art form. Webster defines cancel culture as “a way of behaving in society or group, especially on social media, in which it is common to completely reject and stop supporting someone because they have said or done something that offen...
CRISP AND CLEAN COMEDY COMPETITION [EP. 239]
May 01, 2021 23:39 - 10 minutes - 6.77 MBCrisp and Clean Comedy Competition Guidelines This showcase of clean comedy is open to all comedians. Whether you are brand new, full-time, or fooling yourself. Here’s how it will work. The clip can be stand-up, sketch, musical comedy - as long as it is clean and clearly understandable. Send your TV CLEAN audio clip, 60 seconds or less to [email protected] before May 21st. In your email make sure you put: Your name, The name of the joke, Where you are based, How long ...
3 TIME COMEDY FILM DIRECTOR RICK ALTIZER [EP. 238]
April 15, 2021 02:47 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to produce a movie, write a jingle, or land Bob Dylan's manager? Well, today you are in luck! I have a pod-swap interview with Rick Altizer. Not only is Rick an incredibly good friend, but we also share an office! Over the years I've learned a lot about his character, his dedication to his work, and his incredible focus. I thought you would find his story interesting and inspirational. Join me as I sit down and talk with Rick Altizer about what he ha...
The Art of Bombing with Dan Bublitz [EP. 237]
April 01, 2021 01:08 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBHave you ever wondered what goes through a comedian’s mind when they tell a joke that doesn’t work? Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or a hardcore comedy nerd, The Art of Bombing Podcast has something for everyone. From useful comedy insight to entertaining stories of bombing and failure told by the comedians that lived through them. Join Rik Roberts as he sits down and talks with comedian Dan Bublitz Jr about what he has learned from his interviews. After talking with comedians of al...
PREPARING FOR A TV SET - PART 2 [236]
March 15, 2021 18:47 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is the follow-up podcast to episode 235 where I shared my process of preparing for my last recording. You can listen to that podcast HERE. In this episode, I review the live recording. Offering up insights into my thinking for choosing certain jokes, we talk about what went well and what could have been different. We start off by listening to the set. If you prefer, you can watch the set to see the facial expressions, etc., at this link: https://vimeo.com/518305058 We cover a lo...
PREPARING FOR A LIVE COMEDY RECORDING
March 01, 2021 20:01 - 38 minutes - 27.9 MBPreparing for a live comedy recording involves choosing your jokes, timing out the set, editing, making segues, practicing it live, and more. Today I share the process I went through for my last recording. Things were a little different this time due to COVID-19. But the overall approach is still similar to the way I have done it in the past. We cover a lot in this episode, including: Leading up to show Determining the audience Understanding language and content guidelines Defining ...
LISTENER QUESTIONS [EP. 234]
February 15, 2021 15:52 - 22 minutes - 16.2 MBOver the past few weeks, I've received a handful of questions from listeners. I thought I would share the answers with everyone. The questions are ... Do you think comedy will return to the way it was before the virus? What books do you recommend to comedians? What are some crowd work tips? When do you make money in comedy? LISTEN NOW: Thanks to Bill Conger for sponsoring today's podcast through PATREON. (c) (p) www.SchoolOfLaughs.com
DAN RUPPLE - MEDIA MASTER [EP. 233]
February 01, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBToday I am happy to introduce you to my friend Dan Rupple. As a respected comedy writer, producer, and speaker, Dan has been featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, FOX News, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Radio America, and more. Show Notes How did he get started in comedy? What is Isaac Air Freight? His spiritual quest as a young man Working with Bob Barker and The Price is Right Supervising Producer duties on ...
Facebook Pixels and YouTube Shorts [Ep. 232]
January 15, 2021 01:23 - 45 minutes - 32 MBFacebook Pixels and YouTube Shorts Today I learn about Facebook pixels and Youtube Shorts with Zack Lyman. Zack is a funny comic out of Phoenix. When not on stage, he consults on marketing projects for companies and individuals. We tap into that expertise today to find out how we should be using Facebook Pixels in conjunction with ads to drive traffic and actions on our website. There are a lot of things to learn. But don't worry, Zack explains it in a very tangible way. In fact, you can...
2021 GOALS TRACKER WORKSHEET PODCAST [EP. 231]
January 01, 2021 00:06 - 35 minutes - 25.1 MBToday we review the year that was, the year ahead, and what we are trying to accomplish moving forward. Yes, it's the annual goals tracker episode! If you aren't a member of the Insider Tip Sheet Newsletter, you'll want to shoot an email to [email protected] and request to be added. This episode comes with a .pdf that is only available to Club 52 and Insider Tip sheet members. We'll cover how to set attainable goals in bite-sized pieces. Specifically, we get into goals about: Writi...
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMEDY WITH JOSH LISTON [230]
December 15, 2020 04:50 - 32 minutes - 23.1 MBToday I answer questions about comedy as I am interviewed by Josh Liston, host of Tips of the Slung and Punching Sideways podcasts. Josh is an avid listener of the School of Laughs podcast and noticed I left a few topics uncovered. He noted that occasionally I will say, "one day I should do a whole episode on that topic". But ... sometimes I never do. So, he made some notes and asks me to resolve those unanswered questions. If Josh's voice sounds familiar, he was featured on Episode 216 "...
DRIVE-INS, PARKING LOTS AND VIRTUAL GIGS [EP. 229]
December 01, 2020 01:57 - 43 minutes - 30.8 MBVirtual gigs, drive-ins, outdoor parking lots ... is this what it has come down to? I discuss the options for comedians with former students Brain Bates and Jonnie W. If 2020 has taught us anything it is this: "adapt or die." There just aren't as many inside gigs as usual. If you want to earn some money you have to get outside your comfort zone. To keep your comedy chops sharp that may include some unconventional settings. This year Brian opened for Nate Bargatze at drive-in theaters. Joh...
THANKFUL DURING A PANDEMIC? [EP. 228]
November 16, 2020 02:21 - 14 minutes - 17.6 MBThis episode is all about YOU! That’s right. It’s time to pause and recalibrate. The podcast is going on its 7th year in 2021 and I want to make sure it still serves a purpose for you. It started out as a weekly comedy class-style show. Then evolved into an interview format. Where do we go from here? It’s up to you. Let me know how I can serve you the best. Is it with micro lessons? Is it with behind scenes look at joke writing? Some kind of combination? I'm all ears. Exce...
HOT DOG - IT'S JUNE COLSON [EP. 227]
November 01, 2020 15:40 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, I get to catch up with a former student, June Colson. I met June in 2017 at the Christian Comedy Association annual conference. She was eager to learn comedy but still wasn’t sure if she was in the right place. After meeting some fellow comedians with similar interests she decided to give it a go. Lucky for us. If she hadn’t, we wouldn’t know about all the crazy characters in her life. June crafts great stories featuring her family members – especially “Hot Dog”. June wa...
THE ONION UNPEELED WITH SCOTT DIKKERS [226]
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, I get to discuss the history of The Onion with founding member Scott Dikkers. Dikkers helped found the original Onion newspaper. He’s served as The Onion’s owner and editor-in-chief, on and off, for much of the last quarter-century. In 1996 Scott founded the website, TheOnion.com . In the mid-2000s, Scott headed up the creation of "The Onion News Network" web series, serving as a director and executive producer. The series gave rise to many viral videos and a TV series on ...
CREATIVE COMEDY WITH JOSH HARRIS [225]
October 01, 2020 17:15 - 52 minutes - 37 MBLearn how to generate creative comedy with Josh Harris. Josh is a talented, creative stand-up comedian. He expresses his vision through music, video, and sketch comedy. Josh provides a great example of how stand-up can evolve off-stage. His high energy performances are more like a one-man show in quality. With over 10 million views of his hilarious sketches online, he can definitely offer some insight for you. Ways Josh Creates Material Today we talk about a variety of ideas, specificall...
SWORD SWALLOWER DAN MEYER [224]
September 15, 2020 02:22 - 42 minutes - 24.2 MBSword Swallower Dan Meyer grew up as a scared, shy, skinny, wimpy kid who was teased and beat up by the bullies. He convinced himself that someday he would perform superhuman feats, DO the IMPOSSIBLE, and change the world. And he did! Today Dan mixes danger, laughter, and swords to defy death with a smile. And as he does … he inspires audiences to do the impossible in their lives. I first found out about Dan when he contacted me about taking the online writing course this past spring. As...
OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT [223]
September 01, 2020 03:07 - 55 minutes - 38.9 MBOVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT Today we make a call all the way to Scotland to talk about overcoming stage fright. Elissa Di Napoli is the best-selling author of “Dare to Be Seen” from Stage Fright to Stage Presence. She helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence. By doing so, they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. She has been featured on radio, podcasts, blogs, and online magazines. As a musician and performer, she has insig...
CREATING A TV SHOW with JIM HOPE [222]
August 15, 2020 20:16 - 35 minutes - 25.4 MBCREATING A TV SHOW with JIM HOPE Today we are talking about creating a TV show with my friend Jim Hope. He's a whiz who writes, performs, and produces comedy. I first met Jim when I performed on the Henry Cho Show on Great American Country (GAC Cable TV). He was a co-writer and producer and I could tell a smart guy. I caught him again a few years later performing on the showcase for the Christian Comedy Association in Los Angeles. And then one morning I was watching the Disney Channel with...
STORYTELLING TIPS WITH DAVE BRICKER [221]
August 01, 2020 18:33 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBI am extremely excited to share with you some storytelling tips for speakers with Dave Bricker. Dave is an experienced speaker, trainer, and coach. Even more cool is he is a sailor! In fact, he combines his love of sailing with storytelling and is able to help people tell remarkable stories—through writing, speaking, graphic design, video, technology, and music. If you want to say it, share it, or sell it, bring me your story; Dave can help you tell it. I talk with Dave about how speaker...
COLLEGE COMEDY WITH ERIC O'SHEA [EP 220]
July 15, 2020 03:47 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this episode we are talking college comedy with Eric O'Shea. Colleges have entertainment budgets and seek out comedians, bands and other performers to fill their schedule. Could you fill your schedule with college work? Eric breaks down what you need in terms of material, personality, flexibility and longevity. If you are curious what it takes to break into the college comedy scene this is a great listen! Our guest shares insight on the National Association For Activities . He reveal...
CHRIS WINELAND - THE GREAT HECKLE [219]
July 01, 2020 18:37 - 43 minutes - 30.8 MBToday I talk with Chris Wineland, the author of “The Great Heckle.” Chris popped on my radar when her performed on the Huckabee show in Nashville. He’s a busy guy. He has written for Emmy Nominated “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Pursuing his love of late night comedy, Chris co-created the acclaimed Christian late night show “Next Week with Jeff Durbin.” Most recently, Chris can be heard on the #1 weekend radio show to 6 million listeners on “The Kim Komando Show.” We cover more than jus...
MESSING WITH MOODY MOLAVI [EP.218]
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBMOODY MOLAVI joins us today to talk comedy. Specifically we talk about: MOODY MOLAVI SHOW NOTES Getting started in Chattanooga Crashing cars and motorcycles Learning about trigger words in a joke Using his background for stage material His desire to perform for the military Doing his DryBar comedy special Going on the road with Killer Baez and much, much more! The Patreon sponsor for the episode is Bo Shuster. To learn how you can support the podcast go to www.SchoolOflaughs.co...
CHANGE YOUR STORY with DAN LeFAVE [EP. 217]
June 01, 2020 03:50 - 38 minutes - 27 MBOn today’s podcast I talk with Dan LeFave. Dan is a business success coach for experienced and motivated entrepreneurs at the "Shortcut To Success". Dan’s specialty is empowering six and seven figure business owners to shift from being overwhelmed & disorganized to in control & systematized. He can help you focus on Business Mindset, Strategic Productivity, Business Growth & Systemization. Dan LeFave discusses following your gut and exploring opportunities. New paths can lead to new ski...
HOW COVID-19 AFFECTS COMEDY AROUND THE WORLD [216]
May 15, 2020 02:10 - 49 minutes - 35 MBSince the COVID-19 virus popped on the scene live entertainment has taken a major blow. Who can crowd surf with ten people spread six feet apart anyway? Comedy has taken the punch and has had difficulty delivering the punchline back. Entertainers in every country are affected. But are they all affected the same way? Today I get to speak with folks from six different countries to see how COVID-19 has directly impacted them. I share a little from my perspective here in the USA as we talk. Al...
Maryellen Hooper Dignity Under Duress [215]
May 01, 2020 01:22 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBMARYELLEN HOOPER joins us today on the School of Laughs podcast. A veteran in the world of stand-up, Maryellen Hooper’s comedy has taken her from clubs and colleges to theaters and television. She’s appeared on many late night talk shows including several appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Her half-hour special on Comedy Central called “Lounge Lizards” received rave reviews and was played on heavy rotation. In 1998, the comedy industry awarded Maryellen “Funniest Female Stand...
TIPS ON SPEAKING WITH (CSP) STEVE LOWELL [214]
April 15, 2020 01:14 - 47 minutes - 55.5 MBLearn tips on speaking from Steve Lowell (CSP). Steve is the past National President, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Steve is incredibly gifted at helping identify their “expert insights.” These are the things or then thing that makes a speaker different from all the others. The expert insights are what you can provide that people need and are willing to learn. We discuss how he helps speakers tap into those. We also talk about how his business has been impacted by t...
EASYGOING AARON WEBER [EP. 213]
April 01, 2020 14:57 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBAaron Weber is a standup comic born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. After graduating from Notre Dame in 2014, he moved to Nashville and started doing standup. Since then, he’s become a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and has performed all over the country. In 2018, he competed in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and was a part of John Crist‘s record-breaking Human Being Tour. We get into a lot of fun topics today, including: AARON WEBER SHOW NOTES Performing some comedy at Notre Dame...
COVID, COMEDY & CONTRACTS [EP. 212]
March 15, 2020 21:31 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBToday’s episode is in response to the extreme number of cancellations of events due to the COVID-19 Corona Virus Outbreak. We will approach it from three angles. First, let’s take a brief moment and acknowledge how lucky we are to be performers in the first place. Second, let’s remember the others affected in our industry. And third, how can you add language to your contract to affect cancellations in the future. We will cover a lot in the episode, including: Getting paid for expres...
VICTORIA JACKSON HANDSTANDS TO HOLLYWOOD [EP. 211]
March 01, 2020 00:28 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBVictoria Jackson joins us today on the School of Laugh Podcast. Victoria Jackson may be best known for her 6-yr stint on Saturday Night Live. She was a regular cast member on SNL from 1986-1992. But even before that she was making people laugh. She became a TV star without her family even owning a TV when she was young. But when she was just 19 she left home and traveled to L.A. to take a shot at showbiz. She made the transition from handstands to Hollywood and captured the curiosity of mi...
DOC KENNEDY - FREE TO LAUGH [EP. 210]
February 15, 2020 01:05 - 23 minutes - 16 MBDoc Kennedy is a stand-up comedian and podcast producer based out of Nashville. Winner of the 2019 Lea Ciastko Spirit of Comedy Award, Doc is also the host of Free to Laugh: Comedy vs Political Correctness. Originally from Montana and spending years near Seattle, Doc’s unique take on life brings laughs to people of all ages across the country performing in churches, clubs, corporate venues as well as entertaining our troops. DOC KENNEDY SHOW NOTES Editing the School of Laughs podcast....
DAVE CHAPPELLE MARK TWAIN PRIZE [EP. 209]
February 01, 2020 01:06 - 25 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode Doc Kennedy and I talk about Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center. We break down Dave's speech and what we comedians can take from it. Watch the 8 minute speech here! DAVE CHAPPELLE MARK TWAIN AWARD SHOW NOTES What the venue was like. How stand-up comedy is unique to America. Every opinion has a comedian in its corner. Appreciating all comedians, even when their views are offensive. It took me years to learn how to play like myself...
JEREMY NUNES – DON’T FORGET THE MAKE UP [EP. 208]
January 15, 2020 16:54 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJeremy Nunes has appeared in The Break-Up, Last Comic Standing, two PBS mini-series, Comcast on Demand, a National Geographic Special and heard on ESPN Radio. Jeremy's clean and witty comedy show has been in demand for 18 years, mainly because of his clever observations, unique storytelling style and ability to improvise with his audience. JEREMY NUNES SHOW NOTES Trying to be Chris Farley. Why Ryan Stiles inspired Jeremy to try improv comedy. Similarities between being a Mayor and...
COMEDY GOALS TRACKER [EP. 207]
January 01, 2020 04:42 - 8 minutes - 6.88 MBIt is time for the 2020 Stand-Up Comedy Goals TRACKER episode. This show is a nerdy, comprehensive deep dive into measurable comedy goals for sand-up comedians. Fame and fortune are payoffs, but not necessarily great goals. And, goals in and of themselves won't make you funnier than anyone else. But they should make you funnier than you are now if you set them correctly. Without them, you may find yourself immersed in bitterness and resent everyone else's success. "What you get by achievi...
BE A WEALTHY SPEAKER OR COMEDIAN: JANE ATKINSON [EP. 206]
December 15, 2019 19:44 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJane Atkinson is founder of The Wealthy Speaker School, which provides online courses, group coaching and live events for all levels of speakers, helping people look at speaking as a business. Jane has over 30 years experience in the speaking business, has authored four books and is host of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast. JANE ATKINSON SHOW NOTES If you don't get YOUR fee you haven't shown them enough value. The discovery call. Planning strategically what your outreach is going to be. ...