Welcome to the journal entry episode where I share about working on the funny. The process is endless and the learning is truly fun! The comedy club I attend to work on joke writing has changed their paying for parking process and it's frustrat...

What does it take to be successful? Enjoy this conversation with best selling author Scott Alexander of the book "Rhinoceros Success" on what it takes to charge in life and achieve what you want. Daily, we face obstacles and must find the stren...

The adventure of writing comedy and performing can take you to stages you only dream of. Today's journal entry marks a moment of thrill and overcoming fear to write and challenge self to try something new. Plus, I share a surprise from the road...

There is one goal of a comedian stepping on stage: Be funny. The hardest part of this process is what's going on in your mind before you take the stage. Preparing yourself is vital for this adventure in stand-up comedy. On this episode, we have...

There is a single promises when it comes to attempting stand-up comedy and that is you will face rejection. The bravery to take the stage is met with the big question, will people laugh? Silence teaches as much as laughter does. However, what c...

Comedian Joe Pontillo brings comedy to audiences first by laughing at himself. Take a sneak peak inside the creative process of writing comedy and finding topics that make audiences laugh. You will enjoy stories of his start in comedy and the t...

Matthew Dicks drops secrets on how to create humor and laughter. We hear about how he builds content to take the stage. How does Matthew face rejection and still have bravery to step on stage. He shares about how to build suspense and surprise....

The attempting stand-up comedy adventure continues and on this journal entry the topic of learning thru laughing is on the table. Without the discipline to write and test material there is not new joke. Laughing and learning go hand-in-hand. Pl...

When it comes to learning how to write comedy it takes time and tenacity. Plus, it takes a good coach or teacher to show your the pathway to finding the joke. Comedian Rik Roberts, founder of "School of Laughs" is a full-time comedian and joke ...

Where do you turn to learn about comedy, writing, and performing? I'm looking to other comics who have blazed a trail already. Especially those who have a story of working hard, starting with no material, just an idea, and a dream to take the s...

Welcome to the journal entry edition of "Attempting Stand-Up Comedy" where I share an update on this adventure. This being the very first journal entry makes me want to scream with fear! The courage to take the stage and test a joke is like jum...

Welcome to the "Attempting Stand-up Comedy" podcast! Together, let's laugh more and enjoy the surprising power of comedy. What's the process of taking the stage and performing comedy? Hear stories of comedians, writers and performers who bring ...