Comedy Contracts

by | Mar 5, 2020 | Podcasts

Comedy clubs have traditionally done business booking on a handshake, and that’s how I did it when I worked the clubs. But nowadays I need a contract for any bookings. Comedy contracts have saved me on several occasions. Here’s my weekly podcast about a...

Comedy and Ghosting

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Podcasts

Ghosting is the new term for being a jerk! It’s when you’re in a conversation with someone, either through email or phone, and then all of a sudden they stop responding. I’ve had this happen over the years, and it’s rude. Here’s a couple...

Comedy and Bad Energy

by | Feb 20, 2020 | Podcasts

We all get those clients who are just tough to work with, and many of them put out bad energy that affects us! In this week’s podcast, Jan talks about two comedy events where she had to deal with clients and their bad energy. There is a good moral to the story...

Comedy Headshot Fiasco

by | Feb 13, 2020 | Podcasts

Headshots were a big deal in comedy and in entertainment when I started out. Now the camera on our phones is better than what we had 20 years ago, but back then headshots were expensive and you really had to find a good photographer. This week’s podcast is a...

Comedy and Permission

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Podcasts

I once worked with Michael Richards, the guy who played Cramer on Seinfield, and he was great. We got along well, and he really liked my act. I also got a great education in getting permission. This week’s episode reinforced something I already knew. Thanks for...

Comedy and the SANDY Rules

by | Jan 30, 2020 | Podcasts

This is my 100th episode of my podcast titled Comedian Stories! Today I discuss the commencement address I gave at my nieces college graduation ceremony. This is my advice for surviving life, and it’s how I’ve gotten through over 25 years of being a...