31 Mar
03:23
SNL UK Comedy: Here’s What It Means for British Comics
SNL UK Is Here – And It’s Changing the Game for British Comedy Saturday Night Live just crossed the Atlantic. The first episode of SNL…
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30 Mar
04:44
Secondary Cities Comedy: Where Comedians Get Booked and Paid
Most comedians have the same five-year plan. Move to New York, Los Angeles, or London. Build a following. Get spotted. Make it. It’s the dream…
28 Mar
13:43
Comedy Podcasting: Why Podcasts Are the New Resume
Introduction Five years ago, if you told a comedian they could build a career from their bedroom with a microphone and Zoom, they’d laugh. Today,…
28 Mar
12:31
How to develop comedy voice: How to Develop Your Comedy Voice: Finding Your Authentic Style as a Stand-Up
The worst comedy advice you’ll ever get is “Be yourself on stage.” It sounds good. It’s inspirational. But it’s useless when you’re standing in front…
28 Mar
02:51
Comedy Career Progression: From Open Mic Crowds to Paid Features: How Comedians Actually Move Up
You’ve done fifty open mics. You kill most of them. Your friends laugh. Random audience members come up after and say, “That was great, man.”…
26 Mar
14:45
How to Actually Handle Bombing on Stage: What Every Comedian Learns the Hard Way
You’re on stage. Two minutes in, and you can feel it. The laughter isn’t coming. The crowd is quiet. Someone in the back is scrolling…
24 Mar
06:04
Comedy Booking: The Direct Booking Shift Away from Agents
For decades, the standard path was straightforward: you get an agent, they handle your bookings, you pay commission, everyone moves on. It was simple. Predictable.…
22 Mar
05:21
The Unspoken Rules of Comedy Open Mics: What Hosts Actually Want (And What Kills Your Chances)
You’re standing outside a comedy venue at 9 PM, waiting for your turn on stage. Five minutes of material. Shaking hands. But here’s what you’re…
22 Mar
04:08
Comedy Writing Framework: The Real Method Professionals Use
Most comedians don’t have a system for writing material. They have hope. They tell a story at the bar, get a laugh, think “that’s a…
21 Mar
09:21
Stop Undercharging: The Real Guide to Comedy Gig Rates & Negotiations
You just got asked to do a comedy gig. You’re thrilled. Then comes the question: “What’s your rate?” And you panic. You think about your…
