You Can't Laugh At That
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA podcast by comedians on why and how ANYTHING can be funny when approached with the right intent, perspective, and delivery - no matter how irreverent, offensive, or taboo it is.
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Episode 17: Getting Fired
June 29, 2020 13:40 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBGetting fired sucks. Unless your job sucks, then it's awesome. But most of the time, getting fired isn't cool and in the moment, it can be hard to find levity in the face of adversity. Not for Youngstown Comedy Festival winner Tim Wolfe. In this episode, we break down a brilliant set by Tim, then explore why getting fired can be funny and how failure is the perfect breeding ground for jokes. We also talk about using callbacks, how to utilize dialogue, getting tetanus, recording your se...
Ep. 18 - Getting Offended Ft. Jeff Shaw
June 22, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBComedian Jeff Shaw (Drybar; America's Got Talent) joins David and Steve to share his 30+ years of insights on comedy and how to navigate a pet peeve for many comics: the audience getting offended by a joke. Jeff talks about why this happens and his experience working Carnival Cruises while delivering a master class on finding your voice, clean comedy, using humor to prove a point, educating audiences, and how to structure bits about topics that "you can't laugh at." Follow Jeff on social m...
Episode 16: Getting Offended Ft. Jeff Shaw
June 22, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBComedian Jeff Shaw (Drybar; America's Got Talent) joins David and Steve to share his 30+ years of insights on comedy and how to navigate a pet peeve for many comics: the audience getting offended by a joke. Jeff talks about why this happens and his experience working Carnival Cruises while delivering a master class on finding your voice, clean comedy, using humor to prove a point, educating audiences, and how to structure bits about topics that "you can't laugh at." Thanks to Golden Ox Studio...
Episode 16: Getting Offended
June 22, 2020 15:31 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBComedian Jeff Shaw (Drybar; America's Got Talent) joins David and Steve to share his 30+ years of insights on comedy and how to navigate a pet peeve for many comics: the audience getting offended by a joke. Jeff talks about why this happens and his experience working Carnival Cruises while delivering a master class on finding your voice, clean comedy, using humor to prove a point, educating audiences, and how to structure bits about topics that "you can't laugh at." Thanks to Golden Ox S...
SPECIAL: Get COVID Out Of Your System Part 2
June 15, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDavid and Steve invite 19 comedians from across North America to find (at least) 19 ways to laugh about the COVID-19 pandemic. Being able to laugh about adversity is a way to overcome it, so why not gather some of the funniest people for their perspective on something that has affected everyone. Part 2 features Jeff Shaw, Joe Briggs, Jasmyn Carter, Brett Thomas, Raj Suresh, Steve Guy, Casey Kuftic, Tim Wolfe, and Zach Wycuff Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleve...
SPECIAL: Get COVID Out Of Your System Part 1
June 08, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBDavid and Steve invite 19 comedians from across North America to find (at least) 19 ways to laugh about the COVID-19 pandemic. Being able to laugh about adversity is a way to overcome it, so why not gather some of the funniest people for their perspective on something that has affected everyone. Part 1 features John Armstrong, Jimmy Killius, Mike Head, John Bruton, Ray Roberts, Michael Moses, Amber Maeda, Ryan Chernick, Bryan Sternik, Diego Attanasio, and Tim Cornett Music by @Producedb...
Ep. 17 - COVID Part 2 Ft. Eitan Levine
June 01, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt's the 6th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating how to joke about cancer, COVID-19, and how to use comedy to cope. We predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. Follow Eitan on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/eitanthegoalie TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eitanthegoalie? Tw...
Episode 15: COVID Part 2 Ft. Eitan Levine
June 01, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt's the 6th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating how to joke about cancer, COVID-19, and how to use comedy to cope. We predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland Support this podcast
Episode 15: COVID and Comedy Part 2
June 01, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt's the 6th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating how to joke about cancer, COVID-19, and how to use comedy to cope. We predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland
Episode 15: Cancer, COVID, and Comedy Part 2
June 01, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIt's the 6th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating how to joke about cancer, COVID-19, and how to use comedy to cope. We predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland
Ep. 16 - COVID Part 1 Ft. Eitan Levine
May 18, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's the 5th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating the timely topics of COVID-19, how to use comedy to cope, and we predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. Follow Eitan on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/eitanthegoalie TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eitanthegoalie? Twitter...
Episode 14: COVID Part 1 Ft. Eitan Levine
May 18, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's the 5th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating the timely topics of COVID-19, how to use comedy to cope, and we predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. As always, we use explicit language, so if that isn't your thing, maybe skip this podcast. Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - waterco...
Episode 14: Cancer, COVID, and Comedy Part 1
May 18, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's the 5th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating the timely topics of COVID-19, how to use comedy to cope, and we predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. As always, we use explicit language, so if that isn't your thing, maybe skip this podcast. Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - wate...
Episode 14: COVID and Comedy Part 1
May 18, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's the 5th Zoom version of "You Can't Laugh At That" with special guest comedian, writer, and all-around funnyman Eitan Levine from New York City. This episode had so much good content, we had to break it down into 2 parts, navigating the timely topics of COVID-19, how to use comedy to cope, and we predict how coronavirus will change comedy as a whole. As always, we use explicit language, so if that isn't your thing, maybe skip this podcast. Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - wate...
BONUS 2: Empathy and Uncertainty
May 11, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB4 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, David and Gheramy discuss the importance of empathy and how they've dealt with the uncertainty in the world, while finding ways to tie comedy into the most disruptive event of our lifetimes. WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - watercoolercomedy.org | Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland Support this podcast
Ep. 15 - Empathy And Uncertainty
May 11, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB4 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, David and Gheramy discuss the importance of empathy and how they've dealt with the uncertainty in the world, while finding ways to tie comedy into the most disruptive event of our lifetimes. Join our Patreon for bonus footage - https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat https://twitter.com/youcantlaughpod Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - https://watercoolercomedy.org Recorded at Gold...
Episode 13: The Elephant In The Room
April 28, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn his new special "Sincerely," Louis CK has the task of having to address the elephant in the room: his sexual misconduct. In this episode, David, Steve, and Gheramy discuss the different ways Louis does this, and whether they work from a comedy writing standpoint. They also break down the ways a comic can "address the elephant in the room" when it comes to a challenging set-up, or when the audience makes it known he or she has gone "too far." As always, we ask and answer "What's funny?" "W...
Ep. 14 - The Elephant In The Room
April 28, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn his new special "Sincerely," Louis CK has the task of having to address the elephant in the room: his sexual misconduct. In this episode, David, Steve, and Gheramy discuss the different ways Louis does this, and whether they work from a comedy writing standpoint. They also break down the ways a comic can "address the elephant in the room" when it comes to a challenging set-up, or when the audience makes it known he or she has gone "too far." As always, we ask and answer "What's funny?" "...
Episode 12: Religious Beliefs
April 13, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMarc Maron's Netflix special "End Times Fun" brilliantly pokes fun at concrete religious beliefs using a unique analogy involving the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today’s episode takes a look at all of the different ways Maron has gotten laughs on such a taboo topic throughout his career while David and Steve share their interpretations of religion by asking and answering what's funny, what's not, why, and what are some fresh angles that prove you can laugh at that. Music: @producedbyzip Th...
Ep. 13 - Religious Beliefs
April 13, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBMarc Maron's Netflix special "End Times Fun" brilliantly pokes fun at concrete religious beliefs using a unique analogy involving the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today’s episode takes a look at all of the different ways Maron has gotten laughs on such a taboo topic throughout his career while David and Steve share their interpretations of religion by asking and answering what's funny, what's not, why, and what are some fresh angles that prove you can laugh at that. Join our Patreon for bon...
Episode 11: Catholic Priests Ft. Ryley Nezballa
April 06, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Ryley Nezballa onto the show to talk the Catholic priest scandal and how to turn a controversial topic into comedy by breaking down bits by Christopher Titus, Barry Crimmins, Pete Davidson, and Anthony Jeselnik Today’s episode covers if molesting kids is, in fact, wrong, why the topic isn’t taboo anymore, punching up your setups, playing cat-and-mouse with audiences, adding silliness to lighten heavy topics, the science of free will, tension and release, cor...
Ep. 12 - Catholic Priests Ft. Ryley Nezballa
April 06, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Ryley Nezballa onto the show to talk the Catholic priest scandal and how to turn a controversial topic into comedy by breaking down bits by Christopher Titus, Barry Crimmins, Pete Davidson, and Anthony Jeselnik Today’s episode covers if molesting kids is, in fact, wrong, why the topic isn’t taboo anymore, punching up your setups, playing cat-and-mouse with audiences, adding silliness to lighten heavy topics, the science of free will, tension and release, coro...
Episode 11: Catholic Priests
April 06, 2020 15:51 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Ryley Nezballa onto the show to talk the Catholic priest scandal and how to turn a controversial topic into comedy by breaking down bits by Christopher Titus, Barry Crimmins, Pete Davidson, and Anthony Jeselnik Today’s episode covers if molesting kids is, in fact, wrong, why the topic isn’t taboo anymore, punching up your setups, playing cat-and-mouse with audiences, adding silliness to lighten heavy topics, the science of free will, tension and release, c...
Episode 10: Bombing
March 30, 2020 22:14 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBDavid and Steve video chat with Gheramy Demery about bombing and how to use it as a tool for growth. We tell our worst bombing stories, and talk about working in bad rooms for bad producers, capturing an audience’s attention, looking forward to bombing, confidence vs. ego, caring too much, punching down on yourself, self-awareness, being interesting, developing your comedic voice, learning from other comics, and more. Music: @producedbyzip Thanks to Golden Ox Studios Support this podcast
Ep. 11 - Bombing
March 30, 2020 22:14 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBDavid and Steve video chat with Gheramy Demery about bombing and how to use it as a tool for growth. We tell our worst bombing stories, and talk about working in bad rooms for bad producers, capturing an audience’s attention, looking forward to bombing, confidence vs. ego, caring too much, punching down on yourself, self-awareness, being interesting, developing your comedic voice, learning from other comics, and more. Join our Patreon for bonus footage - https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod ...
Episode 9: Suicide Ft. Joe Graham
March 23, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBComedian Joe Graham joins David and Steve to talk about suicide jokes and how to make the topic funny. We cover joke placement, punching down, intention, how to be ruthless onstage while still being likable, the power of pauses, we ponder the meaning of existence, and more! Featuring bits by Anthony Jeselnik and Drew Michael, we explore what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. Music: @producedbyzip. Thanks to Golden Ox St...
Ep. 10 - Suicide Ft. Joe Graham
March 23, 2020 21:23 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBComedian Joe Graham joins David and Steve to talk about suicide jokes and how to make the topic funny. We cover joke placement, punching down, intention, how to be ruthless onstage while still being likable, the power of pauses, we ponder the meaning of existence, and more! Featuring bits by Anthony Jeselnik and Drew Michael, we explore what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. Follow Joe on Instagram - https://instagram.com...
Episode 9: Suicide
March 23, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBComedian Joe Graham joins David and Steve to talk about suicide jokes and how to make the topic funny. We cover joke placement, punching down, intention, how to be ruthless onstage while still being likable, the power of pauses, we ponder the meaning of existence, and more! Featuring bits by Anthony Jeselnik and Drew Michael, we explore what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. Music: @producedbyzip. Thanks to Golden O...
Episode 8: Strip Clubs Ft. Dwayne Duke
March 17, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Dwayne Duke onto the show to talk about strip clubs and how to avoid cliché jokes to make the topic funny. We break down bits by David Spade, Jim Jefferies, Damien Lemon, exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover chain restaurants, word choice, guys’ weekends, getting the audience to buy in, Kiwi accents, punchline twists, keeping old jokes, developing your comedic voice, a...
Ep. 9 - Strip Clubs Ft. Dwayne Duke
March 17, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Dwayne Duke onto the show to talk about strip clubs and how to avoid cliché jokes to make the topic funny. We break down bits by David Spade, Jim Jefferies, Damien Lemon, exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover chain restaurants, word choice, guys’ weekends, getting the audience to buy in, Kiwi accents, punchline twists, keeping old jokes, developing your comedic voice, and...
Episode 8: Strip Clubs
March 16, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Dwayne Duke onto the show to talk about strip clubs and how to avoid cliché jokes to make the topic funny. We break down bits by David Spade, Jim Jefferies, Damien Lemon, exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover chain restaurants, word choice, guys’ weekends, getting the audience to buy in, Kiwi accents, punchline twists, keeping old jokes, developing your comedic voice,...
Episode 7: Being a Child of Divorce ft. Amber Maeda
March 10, 2020 00:47 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Amber Maeda onto the show to talk about being a child of divorce and how to make it funny. We break down bits by Sam Morril, Alex Wood, and Jon DeWalt exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover sugar daddies, calling audiences out for not laughing, forgiveness, how to make tropes original, emulation, relatability, and more. Music: @producedbyzip Thanks to Golden Ox Studios S...
Ep. 8 - Having Divorced Parents ft. Amber Maeda
March 10, 2020 00:47 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Amber Maeda onto the show to talk about being a child of divorce and how to make it funny. We break down bits by Sam Morril, Alex Wood, and Jon DeWalt exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover sugar daddies, calling audiences out for not laughing, forgiveness, how to make tropes original, emulation, relatability, and more. Follow Amber on Instagram - https://instagram.com/am...
Episode 7: Being a Child of Divorce
March 09, 2020 19:47 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Amber Maeda onto the show to talk about being a child of divorce and how to make it funny. We break down bits by Sam Morril, Alex Wood, and Jon DeWalt exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover sugar daddies, calling audiences out for not laughing, forgiveness, how to make tropes original, emulation, relatability, and more. Music: @producedbyzip Thanks to Golden Ox Studios
Episode 6: Death ft. Brett Thomas
March 03, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Brett Thomas, who thrives by making audiences uncomfortable, onto the show to talk about a topic we all have experience with: death. We break down bits by Dan Soder, Laurie Kilmartin, and Daniel Tosh exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover humor as a coping mechanism, funeral home Yelp reviews, using silliness as a tool, self-awareness, and more. Music: @producedbyzip Than...
Ep. 7 - Death ft. Brett Thomas
March 03, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Brett Thomas, who thrives by making audiences uncomfortable, onto the show to talk about a topic we all have experience with: death. We break down bits by Dan Soder, Laurie Kilmartin, and Daniel Tosh exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover humor as a coping mechanism, funeral home Yelp reviews, using silliness as a tool, self-awareness, and more. Follow Brett on Instagram ...
Episode 6: Death
March 03, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Brett Thomas, who thrives by making audiences uncomfortable, onto the show to talk about a topic we all have experience with: death. We break down bits by Dan Soder, Laurie Kilmartin, and Daniel Tosh exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover humor as a coping mechanism, funeral home Yelp reviews, using silliness as a tool, self-awareness, and more. Music: @producedbyzip ...
Episode 5: Stereotypes ft. Raj Suresh
February 24, 2020 18:47 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Raj Suresh before he moves to NYC to talk about why his stereotype jokes work and how to make this taboo topic funny. We break down bits by Ronny Chieng, Michael Che, and Sam Morril exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover extreme ideologies, race, communication, getting people with other ideologies to laugh at conflicting POVs, making connections, producer Gheramy Demery’s w...
Ep. 6 - Stereotypes ft. Raj Suresh
February 24, 2020 18:47 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Raj Suresh before he moves to NYC to talk about why his stereotype jokes work and how to make this taboo topic funny. We break down bits by Ronny Chieng, Michael Che, and Sam Morril exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover extreme ideologies, race, communication, getting people with other ideologies to laugh at conflicting POVs, making connections, producer Gheramy Demery’s ...
Episode 5: Stereotypes
February 24, 2020 13:47 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Raj Suresh before he moves to NYC to talk about why his stereotype jokes work and how to make this taboo topic funny. We break down bits by Ronny Chieng, Michael Che, and Sam Morril exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover extreme ideologies, race, communication, getting people with other ideologies to laugh at conflicting POVs, making connections, producer Gheramy Demery’s...
Episode 4: School Shootings Ft. Liz Blanc
February 18, 2020 00:17 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Liz Blanc to talk about why her school shooting jokes work and how to take a topic so divisive and make it so funny. Though we may not be in school, class is in session as Liz breaks down school shooting jokes by David Cross and Louis CK exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover empathy, education, punching up vs. punching down, mental health, absurdity, intention in comedy, a...
Ep. 5 - School Shootings Ft. Liz Blanc
February 18, 2020 00:17 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Liz Blanc to talk about why her school shooting jokes work and how to take a topic so divisive and make it so funny. Though we may not be in school, class is in session as Liz breaks down school shooting jokes by David Cross and Louis CK exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover empathy, education, punching up vs. punching down, mental health, absurdity, intention in comedy, ...
Episode 4: School Shootings
February 17, 2020 19:17 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Liz Blanc to talk about why her school shooting jokes work and how to take a topic so divisive and make it so funny. Though we may not be in school, class is in session as Liz breaks down school shooting jokes by David Cross and Louis CK exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. We cover empathy, education, punching up vs. punching down, mental health, absurdity, intention in comedy,...
Ep. 4 - Relationships Ft. John Armstrong
February 11, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this episode, David and Steve invite comedian John Armstrong to discuss relationships, an overdone premise for stand-up comedians. What makes some relationship jokes work while others don't, and why is the most important relationship in stand-up between the comedian and the audience? Then we break down relationship jokes by Chris Rock and Ted Alexandro exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. Follow John on Inst...
3 - Relationships Ft. John Armstrong
February 11, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this episode, David and Steve invite comedian John Armstrong to discuss relationships, an overdone premise for stand-up comedians. What makes some relationship jokes work while others don't, and why is the most important relationship in stand-up between the comedian and the audience? Then we break down relationship jokes by Chris Rock and Ted Alexandro exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. Brought to you by Wat...
Episode 3: Relationships Ft. John Armstrong
February 10, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this episode, David and Steve invite comedian John Armstrong to discuss relationships, an overdone premise for stand-up comedians. What makes some relationship jokes work while others don't, and why is the most important relationship in stand-up between the comedian and the audience? Then we break down relationship jokes by Chris Rock and Ted Alexandro exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. WARNING: EXPLICIT LA...
Episode 3: Relationships
February 10, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this episode, David and Steve invite comedian John Armstrong to discuss relationships, an overdone premise for stand-up comedians. What makes some relationship jokes work while others don't, and why is the most important relationship in stand-up between the comedian and the audience? Then we break down relationship jokes by Chris Rock and Ted Alexandro exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you can laugh at that. WARNING: EXPLICIT ...
BONUS: How Soon is Too Soon?
February 04, 2020 00:14 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBA week after the Kobe Bryant tragedy, David and Steve ask the question, "How soon is too soon?" They explore what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you CAN laugh at that. WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - watercoolercomedy.org | Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland Support this podcast
Ep. 3 - How Soon is Too Soon?
February 04, 2020 00:14 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBA week after the Kobe Bryant tragedy, David and Steve ask the question, "How soon is too soon?" They explore what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you CAN laugh at that. Join our Patreon for bonus footage - https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat https://twitter.com/youcantlaughpod Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - https://watercoolercomedy.org Recorded at Golden Ox Studi...
Ep. 2 - Curse Words Ft. Dave Flynt
January 27, 2020 12:44 - 1 hour - 70 MBDavid and Steve invite comedian Dave Flynt to talk about the power of words in comedy with jokes by George Carlin and Gary Gulman, exploring what’s funny, what’s not, why, and how to create a fresh and funny angle that proves you CAN laugh at that. Follow Dave on Instagram: https://instagram.com/daveflynt Join our Patreon for bonus footage - https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat https://twitter.com/youcantlaughpod Brought...