I Think It’s Called Having Faith
If you compare the headlining comedians of the 1970s to the headliners of today, the ones in the 70s seemed more diverse in their backgrounds, opinions and characters that they played. They were also cleaner and funnier. Richard Pryor and George Carlin were a couple of the bigger names of the decade, and a bit edgy,...
Read MoreCan 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 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 MoreDumping The Seven Year Itch For Good
Before I entered the world of stand-up, I was already immersed into another form of entertainment that thankfully, I was able to view as a stepping stone and not let it define me. Of course, I could only be talking about karaoke. I ran shows at four different venues over several years. There was a karaoke league...
Read MoreAdults That Don’t Grow Up
You can generally tell who your friends are, and who they aren’t, by how they act in the defining moments. Even acquaintances whom you would consider to be on good terms with, will show their true colours in these moments. Allow me to briefly explain. I know that some local comedian(s) wanted me to fail at the...
Read More