Der Gastgeber gibt Tipps für angehende Stand-up Comedians, darunter die Bedeutung von Erfahrung und den Umgang mit dem Publikum.
A comedian reflects on the challenges of growing up Jewish in a predominantly Southern Baptist area, including the prevalence of anti-Semitic comments he received. Despite the pressure to conform, he has stayed true to his own style of comedy.
The experience of performing stand-up comedy live in front of a crowd and delivering punchlines to thunderous applause is exhilarating for a good comic who can hold their weight on stage.
A discussion about stand-up comedy and working hard in that field.
The speaker shares their experiences with stand-up comedy and how writing jokes about themselves and their life experiences helped them succeed in the industry.
Comedian talks about discussing stand-up comedy, jokes, and crowds before and after performances.
A comedian talks about how stand-up comedy is a legitimate career and how his parents were supportive of him pursuing it as a profession.
The key to succeeding in stand-up comedy is to focus on substance over superficiality, avoiding the common novice mistakes such as obsessing over website design, fancy headshots and business cards. Prioritizing content and surrounding oneself with like-minded people is essential for success.
The speaker shares his vision of creating an Avengers-style team that collaborates on special projects and changing stand-up comedy during the social media era.
A discussion about receiving advice for stand-up comedians, including the importance of starting at open mic nights and the difference between performing for fans versus a general audience.
Stand-up comedian talks about the importance of retention and self-discipline when building a career in comedy, and how going viral does not necessarily equate success in terms of ticket sales.