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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055 SHOWCASE SET REVIEW [podcast]
July 03, 2015 18:19 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn episode 052 we discussed strategies for picking your material for different types of showcase sets. The funniest? The most unique? The most jam packed set of jokes? Everyone approaches it differently. In this episode, we listen back to a showcase set and analyze what went right, wrong and what changes were made on the fly to make it flow best. You can watch the showcase in it's entirety by clicking HERE. Joining me on this episode is Jonnie W., who you may remember from episode 035. Jon...
054 OVERCOMING STAGE FRIGHT [podcast]
June 26, 2015 02:47 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIt’s been said the number one fear is public speaking. If that’s true, then speaking and being expected to be funny must take that notion and multiply it by 1000x. For some it’s simply a fear of looking stupid or saying something dumb. Hey, guess what – that’s comedy! For others, though, it’s an actual fear of having a panic attack in front of people. Whether you are worried about looking like a fool or truly going into anxiety, these tips should help you immediately! Successful comedians...
053 WEB SITE TIPS FOR COMEDIANS [podcast]
June 19, 2015 02:48 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBYour website is the only online presence you totally control. As Michael Hyatt describes so accurately, it is your EMBASSY. Everything else, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc., are outposts you should be using to drive people to your site. Are you? And when they arrive to your site … are you doing all you can to keep them there? In this episode we dive into web site tips for comedians (or any entertainer). Specifically, we talk about: What to do if your name is hard to spell or remember W...
052 SHOWCASE SET STRATEGIES [podcast]
June 11, 2015 23:30 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBNothing is more serious in standup comedy than a showcase night. Whether your showcase set is at a festival, for TV or simply to get booked by a club – you’ve got to be prepared. Putting together your set can drive you crazy. This podcast is all about picking the right material for the showcase set. Eliminate all the second-guessing with a little time invested now! In this episode we speak specifically about: Determining the goal for the night Selecting the best material for the showcase ...
051 GAVIN’S JOKE ON STAGE [podcast]
June 04, 2015 23:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn episode 036 “Live Comedy Writing Session - Idea to Premise” I asked Gavin Miller (brand new aspiring comedian and our excellent producer) to bring in a few joke ideas to the School Of Laughs headquarters. He did. We took three joke ideas and selected one for him to write. The premise, in essence, is that a friend of his suggested she would help homeless people connect with society by giving them Facebook access. The emphasis of the joke is on the idea that technology may only make things...
050 WRITE NOW, RIGHT NOW [podcast]
May 29, 2015 01:17 - 46 minutes - 43 MBComing up with new material can be tough. But it doesn’t have to be. When writer’s block interupts, you need to have a plan in place and keep moving forward. No doubt, the pressure to be funny can sometimes prevent you from even writing down an idea. That is a mistake. Write it down! So on days when you “don’t know what you write about” you have something to work on. If that doesn’t get you going, then maybe you should look in the mirror and WRITE NOW about what is going on in your life...
049 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT INSIGHT [podcast]
May 21, 2015 23:30 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB049 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT INSIGHT (podcast) Knowing how to approach different people based on their personality type can be a HUGE factor in whether you get your message across. Randy Miller of MOVE ON TODAY 2 specializes in identifying personality traits and how to interact with people based on them. When it comes to being a comedian, this is a crucial skill. I specifically wanted Randy on the show to help us figure out how to deal with the people and personalities we interact with...
048 SOUNDEXCHANGE MAY HAVE MONEY FOR YOU [podcast]
May 14, 2015 22:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBA former student of mine, and the executive director of the Nashville Film Institute Ted Crockett contacted me about appearing on a panel at the Nashville Film Institute’s “Film Festival”. I was interested. When he told me the panel was to discuss royalties and rights ownerships for comedians and performers - I was invested. When he told me it was going to be with a representative from SoundExchange - I was indebted. When your bits are getting played on Pandora, SiriusXM (or many other stre...
047 BOB HOPE AND BEYOND [podcast]
May 07, 2015 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB047 BOB HOPE & BEYOND - Interview with comedy writer Martha Bolton Martha Bolton is a joke-writing machine! As a staff writer for Bob Hope for over fifteen years, Martha developed the comedic muscles to crank out an incredible amount of comedy material. Many others including Phyllis Diller, have hired Martha to produce comedy gold. In this interview, Martha walks us through the steps of her journey from writing jokes for “roasts” as a church secretary all the way to becoming a poet, lyric...
046 SALES STRATEGIES FOR COMEDIANS [PODCAST]
April 30, 2015 22:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBLike it or not, part of the job of a comedian is “sales”. You are constantly selling your act, selling your professionalism, selling yourself to bookers, owners, managers, agents and audiences. If you can’t spend some time to develop that skill, you will struggle. It’s plain, and simple. Whether you represent yourself or not, this podcast is a must listen for comics who: Can’t seem to get enough work Have leads evaporate Are passed over for opportunities Aren’t generating enough gigs an...
045 COMEDIANS AND PRESIDENTS [podcast]
April 24, 2015 01:14 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWith the talk of presidential candidates in the air here in the United States, producer Gavin Miller and I got to thinking about what we want in a leader. Oddly enough, many traits we identified are also traits of great comedians. Candidates are definitely characters. Comedians are as well. But what are the common links that cross over from one pursuit to the other? In this episode, we discuss 9 traits that comedians and presidents share. Specifically, we talk about: Being able to differe...
044 S.T.R.E.T.C.H. PUSH YOURSELF! [podcast]
April 16, 2015 21:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB044 S.T.R.E.T.C.H. PUSH YOUR SELF [podcast] You may feel like you are making huge strides in your comedy career, but are you? Most performers find a comfortable little comedy “safe place” and never wander beyond it. We all know comics who could be SO MUCH BETTER. Maybe, that comic is yourself. This episode gives more than 23 actionable tips you can implement TODAY to help you be better. Through the acronym S.T.R.E.T.C.H. we will discuss: Why you shouldn’t wait too long to tell a new joke...
043 COMEDY CONTESTS - GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY [podcast]
April 09, 2015 23:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBNo doubt about it, at some point in your comedy journey you will be invited to - or thrown in the middle of - a comedy contest. In response to a listener question (thanks Brent!) we spend this episode weighing the pros and cons of participating in comedy competitions. My first inadvertent night onstage, I found myself the lowest ranking comic in an ongoing contest. Looking back, it was hard to lose since I didn’t know I was even playing. Now, with 23 years under my belt I have some strong o...
042 WRITING SESSION FOLLOW UP [podcast]
April 02, 2015 23:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn episode 36 “Live Writing Session” our producer (and aspiring comedian) Gavin Miller brought in a few concepts to brainstorm. After he pitched a few ideas we decided to work on one that was inspired by a friend of his. In a nutshell, the friend wanted to give homeless people easy access to Facebook so they could feel more connected to society. For the better part of forty-five minutes we went back and forth offering up ideas and angles for where this loose premise could lead. This is a p...
041 PRODUCING YOUR OWN SHOWS - PAULINA COMBOW [podcast]
March 27, 2015 20:15 - 37 minutes - 26 MBFormer student Paulina Combow stops by the studios to inspire and inform us of her progress. Paulina attended college in a small town in Western, KY where she learned Mass Communications. After graduating, she felt a “comedy internal clock” ticking and decided to berth that comedy baby. She started in the Fall of 2011 and hasn’t stopped since. Paulina is a force of nature. Not only does she co-host a morning radio program and put on three separate independent comedy shows a month, she also...
040 YOUR COMEDY SCORECARD [podcast]
March 20, 2015 00:11 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBA common question I hear is “what do I do if I feel my comedy has leveled off, or plateaued?" It’s a great, insightful question that infers both frustration and aspiration. To help relieve the first and achieve the second, we’ve put together a podcast and a “scorecard” to help you address your strengths and weaknesses. This is all done in an effort to help you isolate what needs more work in your comedy career. This episode is especially geared towards those who have been at comedy for a y...
039 PERFECT COMEDY CLUB SET-UP [podcast]
March 12, 2015 22:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFrom the floors to the ceiling, the sound and lights, to the stage height and microphone types - this is my dream club. Why dedicate an entire episode to something like this? I get asked quite a bit about these specifics from comics who are putting on their own shows. In fact, the info discussed in this show as all yours for the asking. I put together a checklist in a .pdf you can request. All you need to do is shoot a quick email to us at [email protected] and ask to join the “INS...
038 - LAUGHFEST - ROBERT MAC - INTERVIEW [podcast]
March 11, 2015 17:54 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, in honor of LaughFest you get two bonus interviews. Last year I was honored to perform in the clean comedy showcase during the festival. It was a blast and I got to work with several great comedians. You’ve already heard the interviews with Andy Hendrickson, Pat McGann, and James P. Connolly. This week I am releasing the two remaining interviews Tony Deyo and Robert Mac. Robert Mac has put in two decades behind the mic but hit his stride the last seven years or so as he develo...
037 LAUGHFEST - TONY DEYO - INTERVIEW [podcast]
March 09, 2015 17:05 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week, in honor of LaughFest you get two bonus interviews. Last year I was honored to perform in the clean comedy showcase during the festival. It was a blast and I got to work with several great comedians. You’ve already heard the interviews with Andy Hendrickson, Pat McGann, and James P. Connolly. This week I am releasing the two remaining interviews Tony Deyo and Robert Mac. The sound quality is a little off since I was recording without stellar producer Gavin Miller. But, they ar...
036 LIVE COMEDY WRITING SESSION - PREMISE GENERATION [podcast]
March 06, 2015 01:33 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBYou asked for it - you got it. One frequent request from listeners is to have an episode 100% focussed on writing. So, I challenged Gavin to come in with a handful of ideas he wanted to turn into jokes. Together, we go over his ideas, pick one and spend the episode exploring various angles until we decide what the premise should be for the bit. This is a raw, unedited live comedy writing session. We use a process in the episode I call “EXPAND, CONDENSE, DEFINE". The first part of the proce...
035 GOING FULL TIME - JONNIE W. [podcast]
February 26, 2015 23:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOnce in a generation, someone comes along with the power and eloquence to inspire us all. Former School Of Laughs student Jonnie W. will entertain us while we wait for that person. We talk to Jonnie W. about: How he made the transition to comedy from his day job Adding shows between gigs How he approaches stand-up Staying sharp and a lot more. Entering the comedy scene with nothing more than a guitar and his razor-sharp wit, he has gone on to entertain multi-generational audiences nat...
034 COMEDY SHOWS THAT MAKE YOU STRONGER [podcast]
February 20, 2015 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIt takes a lot of stand-up comedy shows - both good and bad - to help you become a true professional. How you handle odd circumstances will separate you from the amateurs. You will have to experience these firsthand in order to learn from them. So enjoy them and be ready to learn on the fly as the wheels fall off! If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe in iTunes , or STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. These shows are just a few of the situations you should experience before yo...
033 MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH STAND-UP COMEDY [podcast]
February 13, 2015 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWhy do I love stand-up comedy? Let me count the ways! In this episode we talk about nine attractive characteristics of stand-up. Not that the other art forms aren’t pretty in their own way. But if I only have one valentine to send - I’m sending it to comedy. Specifically, we talk about lovely Stand-Up characteristics such as: 1) Low (to no) barrier to entry If you can talk, you can try it. You don’t have to buy a lot of tools. Easels, brushes, and paint bind artists. Musicians need i...
032 WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - YOU CAN BE PART OF IT!
February 06, 2015 00:13 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWould you like to be part of history? Chad Riden and D. J. Buckley (of NashvilleStandUp.com) need your help to break the Guinness World record for the “Longest Stand-Up Comedy Show – Multiple Comedians.” The event is scheduled to start April 12 at “The East Room” in Nashville, TN. The current Guinness World Record for this category is 80 hours and was achieved by comedians at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood December 6-9, 2010. That show included 170 different acts by 150 comedians. Nashvi...
031 JOKE THIEVES - STOLEN LAUGHTER [podcast]
January 30, 2015 00:44 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJoke thieves are everywhere. Just when you least expect it, your favorite routine that you’ve worked years to perfect is stolen. And it’s on TV nonetheless! What do you do? Drop the joke? Confront the thief? As long as there have been stories, there have also been “raconteurs” who have borrowed bits and pieces to embellish and call their own. Today’s episode covers a variety of aspects of “creative interpretation” and how to deal with them. Specifically, we talk about: Golden Globes … S...
030 FINDING YOUR ULTIMATE AUDIENCE [podcast]
January 23, 2015 02:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB030 FINDING YOUR ULTIMATE AUDIENCE [podcast] At some point you will discover that your jokes appeal to a certain type of audience. Hopefully, that group will be full of people you enjoy performing for. When this happens, you have found your “Ultimate Audience”. Early on, I don’t want you to get to hung up on finding out who they are. Rather, I’d suggest performing for anyone, anywhere and simply getting better. However, after about 100 sets, you should start noticing when things are worki...
029 GOING FULL TIME INTO COMEDY - BRIAN BATES [podcast]
January 16, 2015 00:46 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBGoing full time into comedy can be intimidating. Leaving the comfort of a job with benefits for a life on the road is a dream for some folks. For others, it is a nightmare. Former School Of Laughs student Brian Bates flipped the switch this past month after twenty years at a TV station job where he probably could have retired. Brian shares the process he took - and the sacrifices he is willing to make - in order to become a full time comedian. Specifically, we talk about: Why he took a cla...
028 CREATING A STAND-UP COMEDY SET THAT FLOWS [podcast]
January 09, 2015 03:20 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThere is a bit of a science to creating a stand-up comedy set that flows. It takes a little planning to put together a show that starts quick, builds momentum, and finishes with a closer that rocks the room. A pile of great jokes performed in a haphazard order will frustrate both you and the audience. This episode is a must listen for comics who: Only have a few jokes and can't seem to decide what order is best Are more established but constantly find "dead spots" in their show Any comed...
027 YEAR IN REVIEW & 2015 PREVIEW [podcast]
January 02, 2015 00:47 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis year has been a tremendous journey. Getting to know the listeners and readers of the School Of Laughs podcast and blog has been a really, really cool thing. From connecting with folks in over 49 countries, to meeting many new comics through the site – Gavin and I have been overwhelmed with the positive response. In this episode we take an inventory of the shows progress through its first half year. Specifically, we talk about: episodes that were downloaded the most episodes that were...
026 LETTERMAN VETERAN JEFF CALDWELL [podcast]
December 26, 2014 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBSix time Letterman veteran Jeff Caldwell is a prime example of what a comedian should be. He's smart, insightful, observational, opinionated, and clever. On top of that, he's clean (unless a brawl is about to break out). We talk about: His take on David Letterman retiring Process for working in new material His comedy "mentors" and much more. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily grind, subtly ...
025 MUST HAVE TRAVEL APPS FOR COMEDIANS [podcast]
December 19, 2014 05:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBEvery road comic knows the frustration of leaving town with hours to spare only to find themselves stuck in traffic, construction or an airport for a rediculous amount of time. On the road, time is your enemy and technology is your friend. We discuss some of our favorite travel apps. We also discover a few new ones thanks to our friends in a few different Facebook groups (shout outs included). We discuss: Great apps for storing your confirmation numbers for all of your reservations Drivi...
024 UNWRITTEN RULES OF COMEDY [podcast]
December 12, 2014 18:14 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBe funny. That’s really the only rule in stand-up comedy, right? It is a biggie, and it trumps everything. The funnier you are the more you can get away with, no doubt. But there are countless unwritten rules of comedy. Most of these unspoken expectations are unsaid because you think only an idiot would have to be told to abide by them. Fair enough. But I broke nearly every one of these rules – one as recently as two weeks ago. And I knew better. We cover a small portion of the most frequ...
023 TRAITS OF THE COMEDY GREATS [podcast]
December 05, 2014 05:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBGreat comedians come in all shapes and sizes. And they all excel in one or more of these “traits of the greats.” Some combine three or more traits, while others get by with just one or two. What traits are we talking about? Brilliant Material Ability to connect with an audience Perseverance Unique Delivery Sharp Comic Voice Strong Point of View Perseverance Which of these traits best describe you? What traits did we leave out? While you can definitely learn (and teach) editing, tech...
022 HOW MUCH SHOULD I CHARGE? [podcast]
November 28, 2014 05:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBUnderstanding your value is the only way to be confident in charging a "full fee" for your show. In the comedy clubs, you have very little (if any) leverage. You are told what they have to pay and you take it or leave it. If you are pursuing corporate, fundraiser, college, church or other private event shows, you are in charge of setting your fee. Don't short change yourself. When you do, you undervalue the rest of the performers to follow. That said, every performer wonders, how mu...
021 WRITING COMEDY FOR TV & RADIO [podcast]
November 21, 2014 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBRik Roberts interviews comedy writer Scott Dunn about writing for comedy for TV and Rasio, as well as for other comedians. Scott has written for such television shows as Foxworthy’s Big Night Out, The CMT Music Awards, The Larry “The Cable Guy” Christmas Special, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, and is a consultant for the American Bible Challenge. He has also written for The Dove awards, The CMT awards, and is also well known for also writing segments for the nationally syndicated...
020 DEFINE YOUR COMEDY GOALS [podcast]
November 14, 2014 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBDefining your goals is extremely important in any self-driven profession. In stand-up comedy, defining your comedy goals will set you apart from a large mass of aimless souls. 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 achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by...
019 MEMORIZE THE SET AND LOSE THE CUES [podcast]
November 07, 2014 06:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDo you struggle with memorizing your set? 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. And also some of the benefi...
018 TIME TO WRITE JOKES [PODCAST]
October 31, 2014 15:05 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIt’s high time to write jokes. In this episode, we talk exclusively about the comedy writing process. Beginners and pros all deal with the same obstacles. How you approach them and move on will help separate you from the others. Working in new jokes, fighting perfectionism, post performance evaluation, and bouncing back from a joke when no one laughs – this episode is all about comedy writing! A majority or these questions were collected from a listener and his fellow comics in New Zealand...
017 PERFORMING IN N.Y.C. - JOHN GARRETT INTERVIEW [podcast]
October 24, 2014 05:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBComedian John Garrett had enough with his day job and saw an opportunity to pursue comedy full time. So, he took a few legal pads from the supply closet and headed to NYC. Since his arrival, he's sharpened his wit, broadened his options and become one exceptionally funny guy. We talk about: Following comedy stars in stage in NYC Why not to trust your parents sense of humor Being different and defining yourself and much, much more. Follow John on Twitter! or visit him at http://www....
016 AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL [podcast]
October 17, 2014 05:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRecorded after a live stand-up comedy class in Nashville, comedy students ask great questions including: Where do you find up and coming comedians on the web? How do I come up with a stage name? What do you do when you have a “down day” to get into the “zone” before taking the mic? How do you ease into controversial material? What does it take to do great crowd work? Do you like to watch comedians for their writing or performance skills? This podcast is a production of www.SchoolO...
015 PROCESS FOR GETTING PAID WORK AT A COMEDY CLUB [podcast]
October 10, 2014 04:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBNow that you are ready to go for that paid spot at a comedy club, you may be wondering how it all goes down. Every club is a little different, but we discuss the most common process for getting bumped up from the open mic treadmill to a paid emcee week at the comedy club. Specifically, we talk about: crushing the guests sets consistent performances bringing fresh material standing out from the crowd the benefit of hanging out at the club and ... counting that cash! We answer listener...
014 PAID WORK AT A COMEDY CLUB - AM I READY? [podcast]
October 03, 2014 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB014 PAID WORK AT A COMEDY CLUB – AM I READY? IN THIS EPISODE... Rik and Gavin discuss being ready for your first paying gig at a club. A few questions you should ask yourself include: 1) Is there a market for my comedy? 2) How many minutes of polished, solid material do I have? 3) Am I funnier and more professional than comics who are working in the venues where I want to perform? We also answer these two listener questions: 1) Should comics laugh at their own jokes? 2) How m...
013 COMEDY CAREER-HOME LIFE BALANCE, FORGET ABOUT IT!
September 26, 2014 04:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBalancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. In this episode, we talk specifically about: · Aligning your priorities · Batching your work · Making sacrifices · Getting the kids and spouse on board · And being consistent in your approach If you would like a free "Work-Life Balance” worksheet, simply e-mail us at [email protected] and put “Work-Life Balance” in the subject header. We’ll send you the sheet and add you to the “Insider Tip...
012 ASK THIS, NOT THIS. BETTER (NOT BITTER) QUESTIONS [podcast]
September 19, 2014 05:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToo often comedians can be distracted by others success. In this episode we talk about how you can change your mindset from bitterness to betterment. It all starts by reframing a few thoughts. You’ll find this podcast useful if you have ever asked any (or all) of the following questions: How come no one is booking me for gigs? Why does everyone else get all the breaks? Where are the good open mics? What comics can hook me up with gigs? Why do...
011 ANDY HENDRICKSON INTERVIEW [podcast]
September 12, 2014 05:30 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBComedian Andy Hendrickson started out by taking a comedy class and kept the pedal to the metal all the way up to his appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman. Andy is a smart, clever comic with a laser focused delivery on stage. We discuss the sacrifices you make to go full time, finding time to write and carving out some time to sample the local beverages and museums. www.AndyHendrickson.com @AndyHendrickson on twitter Andy’s Letterman Set: http://www.youtube.com/wa...
010 CONTRACTS - NO JOKING AROUND [podcast]
September 05, 2014 05:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode we address the key components of a performer-based contract for shows you book outside of the comedy club. Specifically, we talk about how to draft a contract that has YOUR best interest in mind. We cover: Refundable and non-refundable deposits, Who pays for travel, Cancellation policies, Staging, lights and sound, Event time line, Performance time,, Why you need multiple event contacts, and much more. Your stand-up comedy career is quite a journey. The School Of L...
009 INTROS, CLOTHES & BIO NO-NO'S [podcast]
August 29, 2014 05:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe School Of Laughs podcast is here to help aspiring comedians and part time pros get BIGGER, BETTER and MORE BOOKABLE. From the page to the stage, we talk all things comedy. Hosted by 23 yr stand-up comedy veteran Rik Roberts and produced by new and aspiring comic Gavin Miller. Listener questions addressed in this episode include: What is your take on appearances, outfit, clothing, etc.,, How does it affect the audience perception of you in relation to your material? How do you proc...
008 WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY [podcast]
August 20, 2014 18:51 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRik gives a few tips on what to ask the people who book you. And he shares a couple of brief stories about working with Bobcat Goldthwait, Danny Bonnaducce and the Rainer Twins. Listener questions are answered, including: “What things would I have done differently early on? “What questions should comics ask, but don’t?” “Do you have a mentor?” “How often do you work in new material? Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towa...
007 THREE BIG COMEDY LIES [podcast]
August 15, 2014 06:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB007 THREE BIG COMEDY LIES Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true. In this episode, 23 year comedy veteran Rik Roberts and 23 week beginner Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians. We also discuss in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your Struggles Motivation Accountability Reality, and effort to stay True to yourself Subscribe in iTUNES On S...
006 JAMES P. CONNOLLY INTERVIEW [podcast]
August 08, 2014 05:30 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB006 JAMES P. CONNOLLY INTERVIEW [podcast] Comedian JAMES P. CONNOLLY has appeared on Comedy Central & HBO, is a regular on the Bob & Tom Show and is one of the most played comics on Sirius XM radio. We talk about finding office space, creating writing habits and dominating the alpha male in the audience. James is a multi dimensional performer who can knock ‘em dead in the clubs as well as the corporate comedy stage. Check him out at www.JamesPConnolly.tv or on Facebook See him LIVE at the...