In the world of comedy, fame trumps talent. It’s sad, but true. Here’s why that’s a bad way to book a comedian…
How to Book a Comedian: Does my event need a famous comedian?
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Nathan Timmel
The Blog Sure, anyone can make words on a screen. And anyone can yap into a microphone. But how many can do both?
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This Episode Doesn’t Exist, An Explanation
No new episode of the podcast this week. Instead, something to hold you over until all’s well in Jake’s world again.
How to Book a Comedian: Beware the Competition
When you’re looking to book a comedian, you have to be aware of local competition for your comedy show. You’re looking for success, right?
How to Book a Comedian: How to Advertise
So you want to have a comedy show, this blog tells you how to advertise it. Because, guess what? You need to!
How to Book a Comedian: A Bar Comedy Show
This blog is one in a series aimed to help you book a comedian for your bar, restaurant, corporate event, or bris.
Maybe Comedy Isn’t for You
This blog is part of a series aimed to help you book a comedian. Here, we figure out if maybe, comedy isn’t for you.
In Search of Sam Phillips
In the film Walk the Line, my favorite moment is when Johnny Cash auditions for Sam Phillips.
Skinny Fat
What does it mean to challenge yourself as an artist? What does it mean to be “Skinny Fat?” Read, and then listen…
I Lost a Friend to Joe Rogan
The Joe Rogan Experience is the most popular podcast. Naturally, this makes it the biggest target. Truth is, there is good, bad, and ugly in everything.
Attitude is Everything
Who would you rather emulate: the person who finds fault in everyone and everything, or the guy who injures himself and can laugh about it?
Inside the Comedian Mind, Part Two: Negativity and Anxiety
You’d think hearing “Hey, you got mentioned on the Joe Rogan Experience” would elicit joy, but in my case it brought about anxiety.
Malcolm Gladwell Fails Stand-Up Comedy 101
Comedy is a generic term. People tend to have wildly different ideas as to what’s funny.