Every once in awhile a concert comes along you just can’t pass up. When I saw the Steve Martin Martin Short concert was headed for Nashville, I jumped at the chance to see these two funny legends. To top it off, the show was at the historic Grand Ole Opry. Done! In full disclosure I should tell…
Today’s “After School Special” podcast is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Hill. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs After School Special I am joined today by a group of School of Laughs students after a recent comedy writing class. We had a fun bunch this last round…
Today’s podcast “Grinding It Out While Still At A Job” is brought to you by Patreon supporter John Schuster. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs Grinding It Out While Still At A Day Job I’m joined today by former School of Laughs student Lee Hardin to discuss what it’s…
This week’s episode “FACEBOOK FAN PAGE STRATEGIES” is brought to you by Patreon supporter Doc Kennedy. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs Also, we are proud to welcome Kevin Hackenberg and his team over at FunnyAndAmen.com as a sponsor to the podcast. The team at Funny&Amen recently filmed me in 4k high def…
This week’s episode “9 stand up comedy lessons learned in 2016” is brought to you by Patreon supporter Kay Dodd Stokes. To learn how you can support podcast through a small, monthly donation, visit Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs STAND UP COMEDY LESSONS As we look back at 2016 for the final time, I wanted to make sure I…
Today I am joined by Jonnie W. and Brian Bates to discuss our best and worst of 2017. We kick it off with the worst shows because let’s face it that is more interesting! As years change we find ourselves reflecting back on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Regardless of how hard you plan…
As a comedian, entertainer, or speaker your income is directly tied to how much quality content you develop, perfect and deliver. Are you ready for some financial goal setting? Looking back at what brought you income (or didn’t) in 2016 is essential in making pans for the new year. It doesn’t happen automatically. You’ve got to focus…
As a comedian, entertainer, or speaker your business is directly tied to how much quality content you develop, perfect and deliver. Are you ready for some creative goal setting? Setting aside time to hone your craft is absolutely imperative to your success. But it doesn’t happen automatically. As the new year begins, take some time to…
Leslie Norris Townsend lost her parents when she was in her teens. In order to support her three siblings, she started entering beauty pageants in hopes of bringing home a check. The awards also helped pay for college. The contests required her to do a “talent” which helped her develop her singing and innate ability to improvise.…
Have you ever wondered about adding characters to a stand-up comedy show? That and a whole lot more is discussed during this “after school special” episode. After wrapping up the third writing class here in Nashville, several students hung around and fired off questions. They asked … How do you survive your first open mic night?…