It’s time to analyze stand-up comedy! Today we dig knee deep into how to turn a funny thought into a full blown comedy bit. I am interviewed by Rick Altizer on his radio show which airs here in Nashville Saturday mornings at 9:30 on 106.3 FM. Rick is a songwriter, recording artist, music producer, film…
Sandi Joy Chadwick turned what could have been a major disappointment (loss of her singing voice) into a victory when she switched her focus to comedy. It took a little encouragement from others to take that initial step. Another nudge from a co-worker led to some bigger breaks. Today Sandi is 20 some odd months…
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)…
Brooklyn Dicent talks about her dual careers as a professional leadership trainer and … Comedienne. We cover a lot of ground and dig into social media this week again. Late in the interview we cover a topic that we’ve yet to dig into: VIDEO TESTIMONIALS. If nothing else, dig into this portion. We also talk…
Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today for PART TWO of our “Social Media Pro Tips” conversation. We talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent. Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode: Using Mailchimp for free…
Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today to talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent. KATE DORE PRO TIPS Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode: Blogging tips including frequency…
Rob Durham, author of “Don’t Wear Shorts On Stage” joins us to day to discuss what to expect as you explore your first open mic nights and road gigs. I first met Rob when I lived in Columbus, OH. He has since moved on to St. Louis where he is a full time high school…
Have you ever wondered about submitting to comedy festivals? Curious as to what your video should look like? How long it should be? What kind of website you should have to support the festival bookers search for more information? This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Greg Adams. Matt Ward, stand up comedian and festival planner,…