Nathan Timmel
The Blog
A Simple Act of Kindness
I thought I knew what kindness was, and then I became a parent. Turns out: nothing moves you more than someone being wonderful to your child.
Some of My Best Friends are Stupid
Are your best friends people you have absolutely everything in common with, or do you associate with people you disagree with?
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.
My Moment with Metallica
It’s not often an awkward teenage metal head gets to meet a Rock God, but back in the day I put in the effort to meet Metallica.
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.
We Raised Our Kids to be Gender Neutral. It Lasted Five Minutes.
When you raise your kids to be gender-neutral theybies, you’re doing them as much harm as any parent that says “Girls play with dolls; boys play football.”
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.
Another Clickbait Article About Jordan Peterson
Is Jordan Peterson an angel, or the devil? Each side has their answer, but is either side actually correct, or is the truth in the middle?
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...