Hello, Friend! In this episode of Messed-Up to Set-Ups, I’m back in the lab with Phillip Anthony for a hilarious, insightful, and surprisingly practical conversation about comedy and growth but all as we workshop some jokes together. Along the way Phillip also shares some hard-earned wisdom on failing well, staying professional, learning from veteran comedians, and building a career with a business mindset instead of just a dream. If you’re into joke writing, we pull back the curtain and give you a look. This episode will make you laugh and think at the same time. Tune in!
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