Great comedians come in all shapes and sizes. And they all excel in one or more of these “traits of the comedy 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…
Defining 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…
Balancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. No worries. A perfectly balanced life is pretty boring. In this episode, we talk about ways pursue your dreams and keep things relatively even keel. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Specifically you’ll discover tips on: Aligning your priorities, batching your work, making sacrifices, getting the kids…
Are you distracted and frustrated by the success of other comedians? 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…
First impressions are key in any business. In show business, how you are introduced, what you look like, and how you promote yourself is crucial. Check out this episode! 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…
Rik Roberts | www.SchoolOfLaughs.com I’ll be honest, my first few years of performing comedy full time was like an extended vacation. I had very few responsibilities. I got to travel and spend extended time sleeping in and chilling out by the pool. I was twenty-three and ecstatic that I wasn’t trapped in a cubicle and…
Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true. Check out this episode! In this episode, Rik Roberts and Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians. Rik also discusses in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your…
Rik answers questions about SiriusXm RADIO, turning conversations into stage material and avoiding being a comedy clone. After a recent writing class in Nashville we gather around the microphone as if it were a campfire. LISTEN THIS EPISODE In this episode Gavin (producer and aspiring comedian) discusses his first open mic appearance and what he…
Are you keeping track of your jokes in a purposeful and consistent way? Do you remember the faces you meet at the gigs you play? Rik Roberts & producer Gavin Miller discuss the amazingly simple features inside this killer free app. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE Also on this episode we talk about comedy trends and how to…
Producer Gavin Miller gathered questions from a club full of aspiring comics just like yourself. When the dust settled we came up with a bunch of really specific tips to help you understand and grow your comedy career. LISTEN TO THIS EPSODE Below is a brief list of the topics developed just for you. Enjoy!…