Nathan Timmel
The Blog
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.
Inside the Comedian Mind: Part One, Tragedy
Comedy is tragedy plus time. But what if your mind works faster than the outside world experiences healing? Welcome to my life.
I Owe it All to You, Sue
“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” ~Jerry Seinfeld Though my path to being a stand-up comedian...
A Happy Accident
Making a CD isn’t limited to creating the content inside, you need an album cover, too. Thanks to a happy accident, I got one I like.
Emotion vs. Action
It should go without saying that charity should involve deeds, not thoughts. That’s not always the case, unfortunately. All too often, people confuse their good intentions with doing actual good. Comedy for Charity sets out to change that.
Stormy Daniels: Cashing in Any Way She Can
Stormy Daniels has decided to put her clothes back on and take to the stand-up comedy stage. Which is fine, if you don’t like stand-up comedy.
Why Do We Care What Louis C.K. Says?
Last week, Twitter took to arms because Louis C.K. made jokes. While it’s fine to not like certain comedians, why get upset over it?
Corporate Comedy and the Art of Self
Challenging yourself in any art form invites creativity. If you’re a comedian, take that four-letter word out of your corporate comedy show.
Corporate Comedy and the Art of Self
A corporate audience isn’t like your normal comedy club audience; there are more landmines to navigate. While it can be difficult, it can also be fun.
How to Have a Comedy Show in a Non-Comedy Venue
So you want to have a comedy show, but you don’t own a comedy club? That’s OK. Just follow these nifty tips and you can have a great time.
Slightly Behind the Hollywood Curtain
Two quick, quirky stories from my time working behind the scenes on Hollywood productions. Enjoy.
Being Good Doesn’t Matter. Going Viral Does.
The Just for Laughs festival is the biggest comedy gathering in the world. Comedians apply like mad to get in, because managers, agents, and talent scouts aplenty attend the showcases. Controversy plagued the event in 2018, however, because a fella named Darren Knight...