The Biggest Mistake Comedians Make
Iconic Comedy Club Owner, Al Martin, Reveals the biggest mistake that developing comedians make.
Turning A Weak Premise Into A Solid Routine
How do you take a weak premise and turn it into a great routine? That’s one of the questions I received from someone on Twitter. As a comedian and writer for nearly 30 years, I’ve learned that there are no bad premises, just certain premises we feel more emotionally connected to. But as a comedy … Read more
Biggest Mistakes Comedians Make
Al Martin, owner of The Broadway Comedy Club and The New York Comedy Club, explains what he thinks are the biggest mistakes comedians make.
Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work – A Year in the Life of a Legend
Now she is the face of female comedy, and an undoubtable legend. Love her or hate her, Joan Rivers really is “A Piece of Work”, in this documentary of her struggling to be taken seriously as an actress, whilst dealing with age, self-doubt and the pressures of staying on top in show business.
Tips From The Roast Master General
The comedian talks about the art of roasting celebrities, his work with U.S. troops, and roasts CNN’s Jake Tapper. A bit.
Bob Odenkirk Explains His Priorities as a Comedian
Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk talks about his comic inspiration.
How To Write A Comedy Song
Adding music to act can set you apart from your peers. I like it best when there’s just a little crystal of an idea that comes from somewhere. I know not where and it just sort of springs forth. Little tiny idea, you know, can be a line or an image or just something that … Read more
Ian Bagg On Crowd Work And Finding Your Voice
Ian Bagg is known as the crowd work master and he is sharing all his secrets in this week’s Hot Breathisode. His commitment to the craft of comedy is a mindset we can all adopt after listening to him for almost an hour break down the lessons learned from over two decades of experience in … Read more
How To Handle A Heckler When You’re Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro shares her go-to comebacks for shutting down any heckler.
