Today 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. LISTEN NOW: https://chtbl.com/track/3E755/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schooloflaughs/254-_2022_goals_tracker_worksheet.mp3 We’ll cover how to set attainable goals in…
Sharing 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)…
I 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.…
Today 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.…
Have 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…
Do 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.…
Chris 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…
[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! https://chtbl.com/track/3E755/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schooloflaughs/mp3_ENCORE_JEANNE_ROBERTSON_EP_247.mp3 In July of 2017, I had a great time talking with Jeanne. We discuss…
In 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. https://chtbl.com/track/3E755/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/schooloflaughs/Bouncing_Back_Bo_Burnham_Bits_EP._246.mp3 This episode is sponsored by Patreon supporter Jeremy Lee. If you would like…
Comedy tips needed? Comedy tips delivered! Join 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…