Sitemap - 2024 - Funny How: Letters to a Young Comedian
How to hate (funny) like Howard Stern
15 random thoughts on standup comedy
What you shouldn’t do is exactly what they want
Louis CK on what comedy should provide
Taylor Tomlinson's guiding light when writing personal material
Norm Macdonald's "beginner’s mind" comedy
Nate Bargatze on how personal jokes mean more
Anthony Jeselnik and how to get away with being offensive
What do you do when another comic does your joke?
"What is the best comedy advice you’ve ever received?"
How outrage benefits conservatives more than liberals
Sarah Silverman explains her writing process
10 Good Things: They pay to see you believe
America just learned what everyone in comedy figured out years ago
Masterclass on storytelling with story guru Matthew Dicks
8 tips for corporate comedy gigs
All about that MSG rally, comedy, politics, and the power of context
An open letter to comedians (and comedy fans) who love free speech
John Oliver on comedy at moments of tragedy
How Anthony Jeselnik writes jokes
Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock on money
Why it's so important to be silly
The best jokes ever about New York City
10 Good Things: Playful alertness, the triple misdirect, and the secret of creative work
"A fantastic experiment in chemistry and comedy"
Screenplay advice: Write stuff you can actually shoot
Writing "how to"s from Churchill, Seinfeld, and more
The rake bit as life philosophy
Tell-it-like-it-is vets offer advice to newer comedians
On being vulnerable vs. just telling jokes
10 good things: Add the humor last, Rogan/Austin, and GOAT convos
How to launch a standup special
Hope vs. Cynicism: Lessons from Nick Cave and Patton Oswalt
What comedians can learn from Taylor Swift
At least gatekeepers recognized hack
On frames, comedy, and podcasters like Theo Von, Joe Rogan, & Marc Maron
10 Good Things: Mike Birbiglia, Colin Quinn, Taylor Tomlinson, and more
Seinfeld's 12 rules for comedy
Comedy as an abusive relationship
Lessons for a creative agency about comedy
What to say to bookers in an email
10 Good Things: Why “aww” sucks and more
Jerry Seinfeld's best bits about writing in a 17-minute video
How to structure a story, according to Ira Glass
Finding surprise in adjusting speeds
Set the controls for the heart of the fun
The beer pong intimacy of Shane Gillis
The front row of every standup show on the road
The problem with writing standup for the algorithm
Trying to get laughs from the n-word
Great storytellers offer tips on how to do it right
How rehearsing jokes out loud creates punchlines
Resources for becoming a better storyteller
How do I get an agent/manager?
Embrace spontaneity, get crazy, and offer a roadmap
How morning pages clear your mind
Brian Regan's amazing "You too!" opener
New podcast about hacks, clapter, and politics
"The scariest moment is always just before you start"
The four components of standup, according to Jerry Seinfeld
Eddie Murphy on his relationship with the audience
10 Good Things: Bombing, Greta, Giraldo, and the Brady Roast
On blind spots and the difference between Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr
The two questions Ira Glass says lead to great stories
How Bill Maher writes his closing monologues
Comedy tips from Nate Bargatze
Lessons on being likable from charismatic celebs
Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld's message to young comedians
10 Good Things: The advice Chris Rock gave Kevin Hart
Writing jokes based on emotions
Videos that teach you how to be funny
How to make your comedy more interesting
"Page one in comedy" according to Bill Burr
If you talk about it three times offstage, bring it to the stage
I did a standup tour in Europe. This is what it was like.
Where do I get my standup material?
Advice for doing your first standup comedy set
Katt Williams explains his writing process
How George Carlin wrote new material
Comedy is the most beautiful way to complain
Paul F. Tompkins’ advice on dealing with hecklers
The advice Dave Chappelle gave a young Bill Burr
Seinfeld explains how comedy is like surfing
Talk about what drives you crazy
TikTok guru: Start posting longer clips
What does it mean to be fearless onstage?
Jerry Seinfeld reveals what audiences REALLY want
The best way to get material: talk to people
10 Good Things: Curb, Seinfeld, Ramy, etc.
Godfrey: "You can't cheat it."
Bill Burr's favorite standup bit
Why Dave Chappelle laughs at his own jokes so much
George Carlin's writing process
How Jerry Seinfeld makes "charm bracelets"
“I’m glad you said that” laughs
10 Good Things from Maria Bamford, Lena Dunham, Stephen King, Sarah Silverman, etc.
My fave opening joke ever is Louis CK's broke bit
The Comedy Stack offers a way to track your comedy career
14 secrets that will make you a great storyteller
Things that aren't doing the thing
Personas: How Larry David, Bob Dylan, and Woody Allen go to extremes
Don't get too obsessed with killing
Neal Brennan: "When you laugh, you're more likable."
10 Good Things: Rick Rubin’s advice to comedians and Seinfeld on Lorne Michaels' secret weapon
Getting the dirty water out of your system
"Comedy Book" author Jesse David Fox' advice for aspiring comedians
Getting ideas from idea gardens
Ramy Youssef on positive silence in standup
How Taylor Tomlinson came up with her closer
In praise of bothsidesism (and Jon Stewart)
10 Good Things: Eminem stacking ammo, Louis CK and Joe Rogan on writing, and starting with "I"
What's it like doing standup at the Beacon Theater?
How Jim Gaffigan won over a crowd of hipsters
The laughs that teach you the most
10 Good Things: Judd Apatow on Gary Gulman, Mike Birbiglia, Gloria Steinem, Ronny Chieng, etc.
“Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian?”
The math of being Rodney Dangerfield on Johnny Carson
Don't waste time with open-ended questions
Snoop Dogg’s advice for standup comedians
A lesson in timing from Johnny Carson
“Can you imagine the meeting where they decided to…?”
Comedy and how the algorithm rewards outrage
How to tell good jokes about trans people
What comics can learn from Jo Koy's monologue bomb at the Golden Globes
Authentic Comedian on self-deprecation, long sets, not being a hack, etc.