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Three Insights on Laughter From a 100-Year-Old Book
Real-Time Riffing & Writing Jokes
The "Law of Compensation" & Stand-Up Comedy
This Comedian's Raising Millions
Historical Linguistics & Stand-Up Comedy
When It's Not The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Performing - Stand Still or Move?
A Director’s Guide to the Art of Stand-up
WATCH: Comedians Making Up Jokes
What To Do When You Freeze On Stage
Corporate, Clubs, & Cruise Ships
Six Surprising Truths About Ancient Comedy
A Huge Problem with Joke Writing
Hating on Chihuahuas & Workshopping Jokes
The Funniest People Aren't Born Funny.
Veteran Caseworker to Veteran Comedian
Worriosity: From Paralysis to Progress
Wet Handshakes & Quick Punches
Watch: 2 High-Schoolers & a 6th-Grader Do Stand-Up
The Scariest Thing for a Comedian
A Comedian's Most Intriguing Weapon
Clean Comedy: Corporate & Clubs
Joke Crafting and Comedy Insights
The Secret Weapon in Persuasive Communication
A Must-Have Speech Hack for Comedians
Barbecue, Belly Laughs, & Breakthroughs
What My PhD Taught Me About Comedy That Stage Time Didn't
Smart Ignoring - You Should Try It
The Question Most Comedians Never Ask
Hidden Chapters Behind Every Joke
Might Jokes Be Proof of God's Existence?
Unlocking Laughter & Potential
Why I Stopped Chasing Validation
Three “Must-Have” Skills Every Comedian Needs
Why Most Talented Comedians Never Make It
Exploring the Highs and Lows of Stand-Up Comedy
10 Ways to Upgrade Your Crowd Work
Pranks, Punchlines, & the Layers of Comedy
I Started A College "Comedy Club"
The Hidden Truth Behind Every Joke
This Comedy Habit Kills 50% Of My Stress
Are Online Comedy Classes Legit? Do They Help?
What I Learned from Failing as a Comedian
My Interview with Yahoo Entertainment
2 Comedians Tried Making New Jokes and This Happened!
From SNL to Teaching to Stand-Up
How The Trailer Park Prepared Me For Comedy
How To Get Booked in Stand-Up Comedy
Liberals, Conservatives, & Free Speech
On Being Genuinely Happy for Others
A Simple Cure For What's Dividing & Killing Us
Behind the Punchline - Watch Comedians Invent Jokes
Performing Stand-Up Comedy in Challenging Venues
Grave-Dancing Isn't Virtuous & Grief Isn't A "Gotcha"
Wanna Be Funnier, Write Jokes, Or Get Into Stand-Up?
Improv, Joke Writing, & Connecting With Your Audience
Filters, Fears, & Being Funny Around Friends
How Comedians Make Up, Write, & Test Out Jokes
How Comedians Adapt To Different Audiences & Venues
The Intimacy of Laughing Together
Overcoming Fear in Life and Stand-Up
On-The-Spot Roasts & Jokes From 2 Comedians
How To Build A Comedy Community
Why Future CEOs Need Comedy Training
Why Great Comedians Often Write Backwards
Comedic Persona, Joke Structure, & Performing Stand-Up
School Bus Strike to Force Parents Into Actual Parenting
Choosing To Be Bulletproof, Not Bitter
Watch: 2 Comedians Make Up Jokes On The Spot
A Comedic Persona Isn't Enough
Prepping Shows, Open Mic Grind & Fugitive Monkeys
From Rocket Launches To Getting Laughs
Being Creative Vs Being Productive?!
On-The-Spot Jokes: Watch 2 Comedians Work
Leaving Your Heart In A College Dorm
Are There Poisonous People In Your Life?
Hip Hop, Hulk Hogan, & Joe Rogan
Coming Up With Jokes In The Moment
Free Babysitting, Hotspots, and Donating Pets
The Value of Improv for Stand-Up Comedians
A Young Pastor’s Guide to Suffering
Lazy Rivers, Predators, and Turtle Bras
Laughing About Gossip, Drama, & Small Town Life
The Importance of a "Bio" for Comedians
How To Effectively Engage An Audience
An Atheist & Christian Talk Comedy
Noah’s Ark, Walmart Tires, and Rising 9th Graders
Fixing Old Jokes & Making Up New Ones On The Spot
The #1 Rule of Business & Stand-Up Comedy
Write Daily, Find Your Voice, Work Clean
Barn Lifting, Russian Nannies, and 159,000 Texts
Your Brain’s Built-In Context Filter
How To Communicate Effectively
Diabetic Barbie & Punching Up Jokes
How Forgetting Contributes To Greatness
Turning Rejection Into Momentum
Two Comedians All Over The Map
How To Connect With New Audiences
How To Adapt Your Stand-Up Set
Laughing at the Same Joke Twice
No, Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds
How To Get Out Of Facebook Jail
How Do You Deal With Comedy "Nerves"?
Steph Curry, Braveheart, & Stand-Up Comedy
From 1-Liner to Bit: The Story Behind the Punchline
There's A Last Time For Everything
The Most Important Life Principle
Set Boundaries & Keep Them No Matter What
A Map for Writing Your First Joke (Pt. 2)
Everyone Else Sucks at Driving
How To Write Your First Joke (Pt. 1)
Laughter is Greater Than Outrage
One Bias We All Have & How It Shapes Our Memory
When Your Daughter Crashes the Car
Don't Let the Sun Set on Problems
Substack Total Stats: Google Chrome Extension
House Church: Episode 3 - "Fasting Fail"
May I Eat the Guac in the Fridge?
Wives, Give Your Husband a Heads-Up
Easter Is a Joke: A Comedian's Reflections
Holy Saturday: A Comedian's Take
A Comedian's Take on Good Friday
The Joke Writer's Lab: Facebook Group
Katy Perry Goes to Space, Nation Now Taking Donations to Launch AOC and Jasmine Crockett
Reflecting On My Daughter's Senior Prom
"Yeah, Her!" Life With An Aging Dog
New Comedic Cartoon: "House Church"
2 Comedians Telling, Editing, & Making Up Jokes
Reflections On 5 Recent Comedy Gigs
How To Know If Your Jokes Will Work
Tariffs Trending Again, Americans Eager To Prove They're Confident Morons
How To Handle Haters & Hecklers
After 24-Hour Rant, Liberals Suddenly Act Like They Love Free Speech Again
Liberals Sell Teslas, Accidentally Stimulate Capitalism While Polluting Environment
For Christians, is SNL the Goal or a Clue?
Writing On Stage VS Writing On Paper
What Grease Reminded Me About Comedy
Camping’s Biggest Lie: The Stupid Tent Bag
Conor McGregor Visits Trump on St. Patrick’s Day
Tourette’s, Cussing, & Why Laughing at Life Matters
Secondhand Smoke, Firsthand Rage
3 Free Resources for Joke Writers
Storytelling & Stand-Up Comedy
Democrats Refuse to Cheer for Boy Who Survived Brain Surgery
I Just Want a Straight Answer!
My Wife’s Brakes Cause Whiplash
The Art of Garbage Can Concealment
What To Do When Your Son Disrespects His Teacher
House for Sale: Comes With Deep Emotional Damage
How Comedians Write & Perform Jokes
How One Joke Can Change Everything
The Zeigarnik Effect & Stand-Up Comedy
The IKEA Effect and Joke-Writing
The "Let Them" Theory & Stand-Up Comedy
BREAKING: Mitch McConnell Falls...Again
The Enneagram & Stand-Up Comedy
17. How To Start Stand-Up Comedy
Stand-Up Rarely Transfers Well to Video
Reflecting on a Career Highlight: Opening for Andy Bumatai and Pepper Lamb
New Udemy Course: The Joke Writer’s Lab
16. The Art of Making People Laugh
If It's Messed-Up, It's Material
15. Getting Started in Stand-Up Comedy
Selena Gomez Posts Crying Video, Inspires SobTok
20 Sources for Original Joke Material
A New Initiative: The Joke Writer's Lab
14. FREE & Easy Joke-Writing Tools for Comedians
The Joke That Got Away (Kinda)
Mental Hack: From “Set” to “Probable Show”
13. 2 Comedians Making Up Jokes
My First Hour: My Best Show Yet
Roasting 101: 5 Tips for Being Playfully Savage
Reinventing & Rebranding Myself
Stuff That Keeps Me Laughing And Thinking
11. How To Do Stand-Up Full Time
10. Boom. Roasted. How To Roast Anyone
The Stage Lights Were So Bright
Women’s Basketball Team Forfeits Before Tip-Off, Sparks DEI Controversy
9. Two Comedians Write Jokes On The Spot
Stand-Up Outside, On A Sidewalk