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...

Hillary and Bill at a Trade Show Podcast

Comedians impersonate political figures and celebrities all the time, and in this episode, comedian Jan McInnis talks about the time that she and her comedian friend Frank King impersonated Bill and Hillary Clinton at a trade show. The client had a good idea, but it...