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THE END OF AN ERA [EP. 255]
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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GETTING STARTED with CHRIS RUPPE [EP. 248]
School Of Laughs
We cover ...
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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.
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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.
info_outlineToday 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.
Chester is also a writer and actor. A podcast host (Film Fresh and Leader Byte).
Learn more and contact Chester Goad at https://www.chesterg.com.
COMEDY WIN-WIN OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHESTER GOAD SHOW NOTES
Specifically, we talk about:
- cutting your teeth on shows where patrons don't expect to see a comedian
- providing value to a venue instead of asking for stage time
- writing about what you know
- connecting with the audience through local material
- networking in a real way with other comics
- the value of encouragement
- sometimes the payoff comes later than you expect
- Gutty's Comedy Club
- The Clean Comedy Challenge
- What Chester knows about BIGFOOT
and much more.
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