Can A Comedians Self-Talk Be Destroyed?
I’ve attended Faith Alive for over 1.5 years now, and thought that I finally had a really good idea of the issues going on in my life that have stunted my growth, both personally and in comedy. At least, that’s what I thought…. Stand-up comedy is one of the few professions where some can turn...
Read MoreDoes The Anniversary Cake Come With Its Own Itch?
The date is fast approaching. Most of you may not care and probably don’t understand the significance of it. It’s an anniversary that I am proud of, because every year I move forward in continuation of my career, my dream, the opposition grows. They may stay silent, unlike before when hate filled and...
Read MoreCrunch Time Isn’t The Tastiest Time
It’s a scene that I witness playing itself out every week at an open mic. The comedians will greet one another, then usually pair off in groups and chat for a while. Then, as showtime gets closer, many of the newer comics anyhow, will do something that puzzles me. They start writing. They don’t edit...
Read MoreWhy Comedy & God Are Feared Equally
I have been on dating websites and dating apps, maybe more than I should be admitting. I have chatted with a lot of single women. Now I’m at the point in my life where I am proud of who I am, proud of the fact I may be imperfect but authentic. Usually one of the first questions a guy around my age gets is...
Read MoreThe Comedy Lab Hangs Up Their Lab Coats
It’s nice to be able to highlight the positives of the local comedy scene, especially when nobody else seems interested in doing so. I have been doing this blog for over six years and have a bit of a following, so I understand the responsibility that I have in taking the focus off of me at times, to showcase...
Read MoreGod Created Audience Psychology
Have you ever listened to a sermon on Sunday morning, and wonder how the pastor can elicit consistent laughter from the jokes they tell? I’ve often wondered that also. I’ve attended church now for around 13 years and have heard many a sermon. For the longest time I couldn’t figure out why the pastor...
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