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THANKFUL DURING A PANDEMIC? [EP. 228]

School Of Laughs

Release Date: 11/16/2020

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It started in July of 2014 and has run the course of over 255 episodes. If you have a question about stand-up comedy we have covered it on this podcast. So as we wrap, where do you go from here?

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Today we focus on the year ahead. What are you trying to accomplish moving forward? Yes, it's the annual goals tracker worksheet episode! You can download the Goals Tracker Worksheet .pdf by visiting www.schooloflaughs.com and clicking on the GOALS TRACKER tab.

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Sharing marketing tips for comics is the one and wonderful Tracy DeGraff. After penning her first book, "Laugh Anyway Mom", Tracy took classes at The Second City in Chicago hoping to take her stories to the comedy stage.

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I just wrapped up 17 shows in 27 days. I am still learning after 31 years! Sometimes I think those qualities are more important than talent. Probably not, but they help! Nevertheless, this episode is chock full of comedy lessons learned during the 17 events performed.

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Today I am discussing comedy win-win opportunities with Chester Goad. I met Chester a few years ago at the BIG PODCAST conference with David Hooper. We've been in the loop ever since. During the past 18 months, we've spent many hours on coaching calls. Sometimes it is spent developing material, or creating a game plan. And always, trying to find win-win opportunities to develop his stage time and material.

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Have you thought about CREATING A COMEDY CD? Brian Kohatsu joins us today to talk about a project that had been on his list for roughly 5 years. Coivd gave him time to finally knock it out and he knocked it out of the park!

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Do you struggle with memorizing your jokes? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show? What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage?

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In July of 2017, I had a great time talking with Jeanne Robertson. We discuss a career that started in the late ’60s and has carried her into the 2020s.

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In today's episode, Jonnie W. & Brian Bates join me. We discuss how the comedy scene is bouncing back, the latest Bo Burnham special, and how changing one line in a joke can take it to newer and sometimes better places.

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This episode is all about YOU!

 
That’s right. It’s time to pause and recalibrate. The podcast is going on its 7th year in 2021 and I want to make sure it still serves a purpose for you. It started out as a weekly comedy class-style show. Then evolved into an interview format. Where do we go from here?
 
It’s up to you. 
 
Let me know how I can serve you the best. Is it with micro lessons? Is it with behind scenes look at joke writing? Some kind of combination? I'm all ears. Except for my big mouth. 
 
ALSO …
 
What are YOU thankful for during the pandemic? Have you had time to accomplish some major undertakings that you couldn’t have done with a full schedule? Did you create something cool? Write a book? Finish a video series? Let me know. I want to share it with our listeners.
 
What do YOU not miss about the old ways of doing stand-up comedy? For me, it’s the airport. I don’t miss shuffling around the Hudson News Bookstore trying to kill a 3 hr layover in Denver. 
 
And, what can YOU hardly wait to do again when this thing is under control? What was your favorite part of business as usual? I miss seeing my friends do shows. I love watching buddies crush it onstage as much as I like watching them experiment with new material and take chances. I have held off from going to clubs out of a responsibility to my family. But I look forward to doing it again next year. What can’t YOU wait to do again?
 
Send your thoughts to me at [email protected]. I will share them in the next episode. 
 

Thanks for listening,

Rik