Dan Whitehurst talks about going from cop to comedy. Dan is a friend of mine from nearly the first few weeks I moved to Nashville in 1999. I knew al little about his backstory, but have always wanted to learn more about the man behind that impressive beard. DAN WHITEHURST Show Notes We talk about…
Kay Dodd shares how she hit the reset button on her career after she decided “clean” was the way to go. Early in her journey she worked with Jeff Foxworthy on a few dates and he encouraged her to have a clean act. It took tossing out the old show and starting anew. Lucky for…
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 –…
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…