Booking and a Big Comedy Lesson part 1

A lot of comedy and comedy booking is a learning curve, and I tend to learn the hard way. I thought I had all my comedy bookings set, but then things changed. Here’s a quick story about what I didn’t do so...

Comedy Gatekeepers Short Podcast

Comedy has many gatekeepers. Some of these people know are respectful of their positions, and some of them use their power to make other people’s lives miserable. Here’s my story of a gatekeeper in New York who wasn’t super nice to comics trying to...

Comedy Classes Podcast

Comedy classes for wannabe comedians can be a great idea if you get the right classes. Here’s my experience and my advice for taking a comedy class. It’s not just about people saying they can teach you comedy; they need to actually be able to do it...

What NOT to Say to a Comedian Podcast

Comedians joke about all sorts of things, so it’s easy to get caught up in their show and feel like you can say ANYTHING to them. But don’t! As a comedian who’s been touring for over two decades, here’s a few things that I don’t like to...

Comedian Clients and Power

As a comedian, I’m amazed that my clients occasionally don’t realize the power that they have. Not the mean kind of power, but rather the kind that they can flex to make sure that they’re getting what they are paying for. Here’s a couple of...