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Comedy Cities: Where Stand-Up Comedy Is Exploding

March 5, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 4 min read

Comedy Cities is a key aspect of comedy success. For decades, stand-up comedy revolved around a handful of cities. New York, Los Angeles, and London…

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How Independent Comedians Are Outgrowing Traditional Platforms

March 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 4 min read

Independent Comedians is a key aspect of comedy success. For a long time, the goal in stand-up was simple: get noticed by a big platform.…

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Comedy Mental Health: Stand-Up as Medical Prescription

February 21, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 7 min read

Comedy Mental Health is a key aspect of comedy success. Comedy has always helped people process difficult experiences. But recently, the idea that stand-up might…

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Why to get comedy bookings: Why Some Comedians Get Booked Constantly (And It’s Not Just Their Jokes)

February 10, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 6 min read

Get Comedy Bookings is essential for comedians. You’ve probably noticed it at some point. The same comedians keep appearing on lineups. Different venues. Different cities.…

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Why Short Comedy Sets Are Winning in 2026 (And What That Means for Open Mics)

February 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

Short comedy sets are becoming the standard at open mic nights and small stand-up gigs in 2026. If you perform regularly or run comedy nights,…

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024: The Funniest Jokes That Had Everyone Talking

September 12, 2024 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

Edinburgh Fringe 2024 is essential for comedians. The 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival delivered more than wild theater performances and bizarre street acts. As always, it…

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Comedy Copyright Law: The Baby Reindeer Lawsuit: What Comedians Should Learn About Using Real People in Their Material

May 23, 2024 Tracy Spungeon 6 min read

Comedy Copyright Law is essential for comedians. In June 2024, Fiona Harvey filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix over the hit series Baby Reindeer.…

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TikTok Stand-Up Comedy: What’s Actually Happening

October 21, 2023 Tracy Spungeon 6 min read

Tiktok Stand-Up Comedy is a key aspect of comedy success. TikTok didn’t ask permission before it changed stand-up comedy. It just did it. And whether…

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How to technology comedy: How Technology Is Actually Changing Stand-Up Comedy (For Better and Worse)

September 22, 2023 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

Technology Comedy is a key aspect of comedy success. Stand-up comedy used to run on word of mouth, dodgy phone calls to venue managers, and…

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How to write comedy set: How to Write a Stand-Up Comedy Set That Actually Works

September 15, 2023 Tracy Spungeon 6 min read

Write Comedy Set is a key aspect of comedy success. Writing a comedy set is harder than it looks. Anyone who’s stared at a blank…

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