Ever wondered how comedians come up with their jokes? In episode 16 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, comedians Michael Halcomb and Ian Shippen get into hilarious jokes and have some insightful conversation. Part of that is Ian sharing the journey of one of his jokes, from idea to punchline. We break it down, dissect the craft of joke writing, but then we also take on the challenge of writing brand-new jokes LIVE on the spot! If you love stand-up, improv, or just a good laugh, this one’s for you! To watch this episode on YouTube go HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.
16. The Art of Making People Laugh
Comedians Writing Jokes
Jan 31, 2025

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast
Reflections on Comedy, Stand-Up or Otherwise, from Michael Halcomb. Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny.
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