things that matter

Showing Up Matters

Reflections on Losing a Pet & Stand-Up Comedy

Mar 13 • Michael Halcomb

12 Recent Comedy Wins

Hard Work Pays Off (Things That Matter #33)

Mar 6 • Michael Halcomb

When It's Not The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Humor as the Antidote to Holiday Drama (Things That Matter #33)

Dec 18, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Gratitude & Stand-Up Comedy

A Few Thoughts on Trends & Truths (Things That Matter #32)

Dec 10, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Did I Waste My PhD on Comedy?

Thoughts on Academia and Stand-Up Comedy (Things That Matter #31)

Dec 3, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Don't Compromise Your Values!

Reframing Rejection & Staying True (Things That Matter #30)

Nov 17, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Liberals, Conservatives, & Free Speech

A Comedian's Perspective (Things That Matter #29)

Sep 19, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Why Nostalgia’s Often a Trap

Laugh at the Past, Don’t Live There (Things That Matter #26)

Aug 31, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

There's A Last Time For Everything

A Few Reflections on The Good Old Days (Things That Matter #25)

Jun 4, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

The Most Important Life Principle

Be Known, Know, Make Known (Things That Matter #24)

May 31, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

Simple Requests Can Change Things (Things That Matter #23)

May 29, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

It's Just Money

And I'm Still Trying To Figure It Out (Things That Matter #22)

May 28, 2025 • Michael Halcomb

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