Good Deeds That Don’t Get Returned
It’s almost been six years of doing comedy. During this time I have been subjected to more abuse, harassment, slander and threats than any comedian in the province, for sure. Most of you know my story, as it has been played out on the pages of this blog. Here is the part I find fascinating though. In the five...
Read MoreTaking God At His Word
There have been times where comedy gets extremely frustrating, discouraging and demoralizing for me. This is especially true when it seems like everyone else around me receives opportunities to do different things in comedy, while I sit on the sidelines. Family support is zero, and has been that way from day one....
Read MoreThe Future Of The Stand-Up Diaries
There are some comedians who have radio shows in the province. There are some that have podcasts. But I write Saskatchewan’s only comedy blog, and in the coming weeks I will be releasing Saskatchewan’s only comedy podcast about comedy. Comedians interviewing comedians about comedy. As I have been made...
Read MoreFooling Yourself
In his comedy e-book, Jerry Corley states that only two percent of all comedians who read his book and apply it will have success. I am not in that two percent. I work harder than just about any comic in this province, certainly in Saskatoon, when it comes to putting in the work behind the scenes. In fact, since...
Read MoreLessons and Material Straight From God
It sounded like a great idea. There was a “Connect” group at the church I attend prayer clinics at. They were getting together on Saturday night to watch the newest DVD release of Tim Hawkins, one of the most successful comedians going today. A Christian comedian. I had no idea who he was, but I heard...
Read MoreRemembering Roger
Did you know that there are some similarities between politicians and comedians? Working on your professional image is a 24/7 job, your public life may become exposed, you need to stick to your talking points on stage if possible, prepare & rehearse and probably the most important similarity of them all. In...
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