Bombing happens to all of us. I talk about the rough sets I had recently and my advice about how to handle a rough set both on and off stage.
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E20: “Stay On Target”
“Pouring salt in my sugar won’t make yours any sweeter
Pissing in my yard ain’t gonna make yours any greener”
It’s easy to get distracted in comedy. This episode is all about my mantra, “Stay On Target.” Put your blinders on and focus on what you have control over. Don’t get stuck in a mindset of scarcity. Laughter is not a limited resource. There’s enough for everyone. I promise!
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E19: Stand Up Comedy As A New Years Resolution
It’s that time of year! If you have “Try Stand Up Comedy” on your list of resolutions like I did in 2015 this episode is for you. Your first open mic is like an amusement park ride. Go into it ready to see what it feels like to tell jokes in front of an audience. Keep your expectations reasonable and remember not to confuse edgy with funny!
Also, listen to Episode 1: How To Get Started In Stand Up. This Episode gets into the nitty gritty of what your very first open mic will (hopefully) be like!
Got a question for your Comedy Mom? E-mail me at comedymompodcast@gmail.com! Or find me on instagram under @comedymompodcast! I’d love to answer your question!
E18 – Imposter Syndrome & Losing Confidence
Comedy is a game of tenacity. We all lose our confidence. It’s about getting back on stage again. You can do this!
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E17: What To Do When You Aren’t Getting Booked
I honestly thought about calling this episode “Why All Bookers Are Assholes.”
Don’t even stress about whether you are getting booked if you are less than two years in. Some Bookers have rules about “time served.” It won’t matter how well you land with an audience at an open mic. Your stats could be amazing and they still won’t book you until you have a couple years under your belt. Especially in bigger cities.
I refer you to previous episodes:
E2 – Basic Rules of Stand Up Comedy
E3 – What the F To Wear
E4 – What Makes A Good Set
E6 – What I Look For As A Booker.
If you listen to these four episodes and are confident you are hitting all of these marks then it’s time to talk to the Booker. Any Booker should be happy to honestly communicate with you about what you can do better. Take this feedback openly and without being defensive. This feedback is important.
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E16 – Goal Setting For Comics
I recorded this episode on December 4th. The time of year I sit down and start thinking about my goals for the upcoming year. This episode is all about how to set goals that are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. In the end, as comics, the trajectory of our career is dependent on the decisions of others. Avoid making goals that depend on someone else’s permission or approval. Focus what you can control. They will help you grow as an artist!
If you have a question for Comedy Mom you can e-mail her at comedymompodcast@gmail.com. Or just slide into our DM’s at @comedymompodcast on Instagram!
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E15 – Conversation With My Mother
I sat down with my Mom after Thanksgiving to talk about her perspective on the whole thing. The parents of comics have an interesting vantage point on our material. Plus, if you pay enough attention, you can learn what the “Boomers” are looking for comedy and why clean comedy can help you with that generation.
This interview was recorded in their home, on my phone. You may hear my step-father and husband chatting in the background. Maybe some noises from my kiddo, too. It’s an honest, kitchen table, conversation between mother and daughter. Enjoy!
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