Its time for the ever popular “After School Special”! Today I chat with a few students after a Stand-Up Comedy Level One: Writing class in Nashville. They ask insight fun questions about choosing the right material for the right audience, how to include the opposite sex in your material, and how to survive the politically…
Comedian John Felts joins us today from Wilmington, NC. John is a hit with his audiences because he takes time to research the group and write specific jokes for them. Customizing comedy shows isn’t easy. It takes time and a little bit of courage. But it pays off with huge laughs. John walks us through…
It is time for the 2019 Stand-Up Comedy Goals Podcast. This episode is a nerdy, comprehensive deep dive into measurable 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…
Comedian Dale Jones has a prescription for hilarious high-energy comedy. Which is good, because his stand-up is infectious and contagious! If you’ve never seen Dale Jones perform there is only one thing you need to know: he was influenced by Looney Tunes. Yes, Dale blends the physical cartoonish expressions with high level, smart material to…
Comedians Jonnie W. and Brian Bates join us today to talk about the differences and similarities between church, corporate and comedy club gigs. We each primarily perform in a different environment. Jonnie plays mostly in churches, Brian is comedy clubs and I’m usually off at a corporate event. JANUARY 2019 Nashville Comedy Writing Classes –…
Comedian Rhonda Corey joins us today from cold and snowy Rhode Island. Rhonda and I first connected back in the Fall of 2014 when she took the School of Laughs Online Writing Course. Initially, she admits her set-pus were little long. But very quickly I noticed she could take feedback and make changes to her…
Todays’ guest Ross Bennett walks us though the steps of his comedy career. Those steps cover nearly 40 years of ups and downs, twists and surprises and … accomplishment. You can catch Ross Bennett and friends on the “Make Comedy Great Again” tour: https://www.makecomedygreatagain.com Ross Bennett Show Notes: His early days as a yearbook photographer…
Mike James joins us today to talk about cruises, corporate gigs and leaving the software field to go full time into comedy. Thanks to Patreon supporter Christy Largent and to the Hot Breath podcast with Joel Byars for sponsoring this episode. To learn how you can support the podcast check out www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. Mike James is…
Joey I.L.O. joins us today today to discuss a myriad of comedy topics! Thanks to Patreon supporter John Peters and to theft Breath podcast with Joel Byars for sponsoring this episode. To learn how you can support the podcast check out www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon. Joey is I.L.O. is a man of many talents. From acting, singing and…
Bone Hampton from B.E.T. to A.G.T. we track the journey of the clean funny man. The Dove Award-winning “Comedian of the Year” joins me today to talk all things comedy. I’ve known Bone for a solid ten years and although we’ve broke bread, appeared on some of the same tapings and are part of the…