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On this weeks episode we discuss rather are not you should acknowledge that you are bombing! There are a couple different ways to handle bombing ..... do you address it, do you make fun of yourself, do you yell at the crowd for being awful, or
On this weeks episode we discuss the old theory that you have to have an awful life to become a stand up comedian. We talk about our upbringings, how tragedy has affected our comedy, and why tough times will help you prepare for the ups and dow
On this weeks episode we and the question we know you all want to know.....When Should You Move To LA? We both lived in Los Angeles for almost a decade, and we share the good and bad lessons we learned. We will also have you answer one question
On this weeks episode we discuss Dealing With Rejection! Any comedian has had jokes rejected, been told NO by club bookers and festivals, and dealt with rejection emails from the industry! (If they even respond) There is so much rejection in th
On this weeks episode we discuss Callbacks and Transitions! Early on our careers we were way to worried about transitions, and we eventually figured out a few tricks to make them a little more smooth. We also tell you the importance of when, wh
On this weeks episode we discuss the importance of watching and studying headliners. We share stories of all the tricks we have learned from watching good, bad, and ugly headliners! There are so many great headliners working today, and there is
On this weeks episode we discuss how important it is to be moving on stage. We talk about moving left to right, front to back, going into the crowd, tricks we have learned, amazing Chris Rock advice, and how there is so much more to movement th
On this weeks episode we discuss rather or not you should put your material online. Will people steal your material, how long of a video should you put up, best ways to get a good tape, and most importantly why your material should only be show
On this weeks episode we answer the age old question of "When should I get a manager and agent" We talk about how you get them, our experiences with them, why you need them, why you don't need them, and why the key to your success will always b
On this weeks episode we discuss drinking and doing drugs before, during, and after the show. A lot of times they both will be available for free....BUT you gotta remember what's important, and that is always being funny! We give a little advic
On this weeks episode we discuss what to wear on stage. There are a few unwritten rules about what to wear when performing, so we go over those and share some stories about the awful things we wore on stage. Just remember look good, feel good,
On this weeks episode we teach you how to deal with bookers. We talk about getting booked on bar shows, showcases, corporate gigs, and comedy clubs. There definitely is a strategy to getting booked, and we give you all the tricks that we have l
On this weeks episode we discuss how crowd work ..... Works! We talk about when to do it, why you shouldn't be scared of it, organic crowd work vs forced crowd work, and why crowd work is great for your ego, but not always good for business.
On this weeks episode we help you write and organize your set list. We share our thoughts on why set lists are important, what to open with, finding that big closer, and the advantages of being disciplined when it comes to writing your set list
On this weeks episode we discuss if there is anything you wouldn't or shouldn't joke about. We talk about the bad decisions we made early in our career, is it ever too soon, and what goes into our thought process when we are deciding what topic
On this weeks episode we help you overcome stage fright! We tell you about our first times on stage, why Brandt chickened out for 2 years, why, Andrew didn't invite anybody for a year and a half, and why if you overcome your fear and get on sta
On this weeks episode we answer the age old question....where do you get material from? We explain that material is all around you! All you have to do is be disciplined and commit to writing, and if you do that you will have plenty of material!
On this weeks episode we answer the question of ... Should I start my own show? We explain why you should definitely start your own show, how you get your extra reps, why new shows inspire you to keep writing, the importance of learning how to
On this weeks episode we discuss the difference between clean comedy and dirty comedy! We try to explain what is considered clean, what working clean pays, why you can still be very successful if you don't work clean, and we share stories about
On this weeks episode we explain how you become a writer for a famous comedian. This is a question we are often asked, and we will tell you that it is pretty much impossible....especially if you aren't already a successful comedian. We talk abo
On this weeks episode we explain everything you need to know about Comedy Contests! We will tell you what to expect, what your contest goals should be, and why networking with other comics is so much more important than winning or losing! Good
On this weeks episode we explain what makes something hack! We explain what is considered hack, why you don't want to be called a hack, how you avoid being hacky, and why taking the easy joke is never good for your career. We also explain why h
On this weeks episode we explain what comedy pays! We will explain how little you will make when you start, and how little you will make in the years to follow! We will tell you what it pays to be a host, feature, headliner, road comic, college
On this weeks episode we deal with Hecklers! We tell you how to shut them up, when to kick them out, how to stay in control, remind you the crowd is on your side, and how to beat them in the end. We also talk about our countless run in's with t
On this weeks episode we explain what it's like to bomb! We talk about why it happens, how it happens, what it feels like, the long ride home, and most importantly what you should do after you bomb. We will also explain why bombing is actually
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