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…
Today is an “after school special” where I talk with a handful of students and tackle the biggest comedy questions on their minds! QUESTIONS & TOPICS INCLUDE What do you do when you bomb? Finding comedians to hang with. It’s just an experiment every single time. Expect there to be silence. Beginning comedy with an…
We follow up last week’s premise session with Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. They both pop back by the headquarters with audio clips. Last week’s premises are now jokes. But, how solid are they? We listen to Jonnie’s clip about Church Nurseries and wonder … Would this joke work as a cold opener? Is it…
Today I am joined by former students (and now full-time comedians) Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. We frequently hangout and run jokes and ideas past each other. I thought we should record this and let you in on the process. It’s not rocket science. But, it is insightful to see how different people find humor…
Today I am joined by several recent writing students to answer their comedy questions. Specifically, we talk about: What is a good way to know that you should continue pursuing stand-up comedy? How many shows is a good barometer for getting your feet wet? When should you quit! The value in bombing (and recording it)…
In episode 105, NEW BIT COMEDY CHALLENGE John Branyan and I were both headed to the same conference (Christian Comedy Association). We were both slated to perform at the same showcase. So I challenged us both to try new material. At first, I thought we would just hold each other accountable to do the bits. Then, I upped…