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CREATIVE COMEDY WITH JOSH HARRIS [225]

Release Date: 10/01/2020

School Of Laughs

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?

GOALS TRACKER WORKSHEET EPISODE [EP. 254]

School Of Laughs

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.

MARKETING TIPS FOR COMICS WITH TRACY DeGRAFF [EP. 253]

School Of Laughs

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.

17 SHOWS IN 27 DAYS - LESSONS LEARNED [EP. 252]

School Of Laughs

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.

COMEDY WIN-WIN OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHESTER GOAD [EP. 251]

School Of Laughs

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.

CREATING A COMEDY CD with BRIAN KOHATSU [EP. 250]

School Of Laughs

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!

FREQUENTLY ASKED COMEDY QUESTIONS [EP. 249]

School Of Laughs

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?

GETTING STARTED with CHRIS RUPPE [EP. 248]

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LONG LIVE JEANNE ROBERTSON [EP. 247]

School Of Laughs

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.

BOUNCING BACK, BO BURNHAM & BITS [EP 246]

School Of Laughs

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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Learn how to generate creative comedy with Josh Harris. Josh is a talented, creative stand-up comedian. He expresses his vision through music, video, and sketch comedy. Josh provides a great example of how stand-up can evolve off-stage. His high energy performances are more like a one-man show in quality. With over 10 million views of his hilarious sketches online, he can definitely offer some insight for you.

Ways Josh Creates Material

Today we talk about a variety of ideas, specifically:

How he got started
Overcoming addictions
Jerry Farber
How he develops ideas
Taking twenty jokes and creating a song
Using music at different points in the show
Cool versus cost-effectiveness
Critical advice on a cruise ship that helped him improve
His commitment to writing and recording
Cleaning up his act on and off stage
Approaching testimony in a live comedy show
Being project-based versus daily discipline
The benefit of writing by pen and paper
How he produces music
The value of collaboration
Teaching comedy classes
Creating multiple full comedy shows
Staying faithful always
Listening to God's plan
Difference between Foxworthy and Leno
And much, much, more!

A little background on comedian Josh Harris

Josh was a semi-finalist on Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes. In 2009 he competed in the finals of Stand Up for Diversity.

He performed a nationally televised comedy set for Bounce TV’s “Off The Chain”. He has also appeared on TBN, The cartoon network, and the History channel. His 2015 musical comedy album “I’m Here You’re Welcome hit #3 on the iTunes comedy charts.

In 2015 he released his debut musical comedy album “I’m Here You’re Welcome.” It hit #3 on the iTunes comedy charts.

If you are booking a 12 step event, reach out today to set up a hilarious evening of recovery comedy your crowd will remember forever!

Josh gives all the credit to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the source of his peace, joy, and many blessings.

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