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Any useful or interesting standup resource you guys know of? Maybe a cool message board or whatever, for getting info on what's going on in the comedy world - only thing I sometimes use is the /standup subreddit.
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Jun 15, 2017 00:06
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Whatever city you're in almost definitely has a Facebook group full of bookings and drama.
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Jun 15, 2017 01:05
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Yeah, Facebook is where I go to stay up to date on all the juicy gossip of the local comedy scene. Oh, and for mic and showcase info. If you know where one mic is in your area, there should be a regular comic who frequents the place who can point you in the right direction. Unless you mean something else, in which case be more specific.
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Jun 15, 2017 14:05
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Yeah mine (Scotland) is pretty much just poo poo chat, one-step-above-open-spot guys punching down on new acts and rape accusations. On the other hand it's also where all the gigs are so
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Jun 15, 2017 19:21
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There has definitely been drama in mine but always petty poo poo that dies down. Though one comedian did steal from another on a karaoke night, so there is that.
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Jun 17, 2017 01:21
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Optimist with doubt posted:There has definitely been drama in mine but always petty poo poo that dies down. Though one comedian did steal from another on a karaoke night, so there is that. Jokes or actual stuff?
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Jun 17, 2017 01:32
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Like money from their purse.
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Jun 17, 2017 07:20
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Optimist with doubt posted:Like money from their purse. Since it is the comedian thread, I figured it could be either and treated with equal seriousness. Comics are such poo poo people.
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Jun 17, 2017 17:15
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Seattle-PDX drama about to be huge. Rape allegations.
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Jun 19, 2017 15:14
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HEY NONG MAN posted:Seattle-PDX drama about to be huge. Rape allegations. A lot of my closest friends in comedy are women and I don't know how they put up with all of the poo poo that they do.
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Jun 19, 2017 16:59
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Optimist with doubt posted:There has definitely been drama in mine but always petty poo poo that dies down. Though one comedian did steal from another on a karaoke night, so there is that. i once stole $20 from a heckler's purse while she was in the bathroom but i got caught by another crowd member and had to put it back. it was a weird weird set at after that.
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Jun 24, 2017 19:42
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freud mayweather posted:i once stole $20 from a heckler's purse while she was in the bathroom but i got caught by another crowd member and had to put it back. it was a weird weird set at after that. LOL! You gotta tell us about the set now
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Jun 24, 2017 22:49
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it was just 7 minutes of me getting on a high horse and trying to explain to her why she deserved for me to steal her money. and no one agreed because i was wrong.
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Jun 25, 2017 02:46
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freud mayweather posted:it was just 7 minutes of me getting on a high horse and trying to explain to her why she deserved for me to steal her money. and no one agreed because i was wrong. well for what it's worth, i'm laughing now.
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Jun 26, 2017 18:32
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I feel like there was one comic who told you after your set why you were right. I also feel like he's the guy who by agreeing with you, made you realize how wrong you were.
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Jun 26, 2017 19:43
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Sataere posted:I feel like there was one comic who told you after your set why you were right. I also feel like he's the guy who by agreeing with you, made you realize how wrong you were. Comic: Man, she had it coming. More power to you, bro. You: But you said human being on stage I'm doing my first showcase later this month. I have no barometer for some of my jokes because I've been doing mostly-comic open mics. Any tips?
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Jul 3, 2017 03:47
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Your cheesy poo poo works better on non comics. Regular People laugh at the dumbest poo poo.
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Jul 3, 2017 04:57
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Carl Killer Miller posted:Comic: Man, she had it coming. More power to you, bro. Best advice is to have fun. If you are having fun, your audience is more likely to be having fun.
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Jul 3, 2017 08:09
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i got a shout out from mark normand and joe list on tuesdays with stories this week, which is the highlight of my 4 years in comedy. (i know some people are on conan 4 years in, but i'm from new haven so highlights are few and far between.)
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Jul 7, 2017 04:13
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Who cares what other people do in four years. I'm still an open mic'er after four years. I'm breaking out in my late forties.
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Jul 7, 2017 04:28
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HEY NONG MAN posted:Who cares what other people do in four years. I'm still an open mic'er after four years. I'm breaking out in my late forties. This. Getting recognized is always awesome. Time frame has nothing to do with it. It's not a sprint, it's s marathon.
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Jul 7, 2017 17:22
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Do you guys say curse words in your sets?
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Aug 18, 2017 03:10
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vaginal facsimile posted:Do you guys say curse words in your sets? Don't think I've ever seen a comedian performing for a 20s/30s crowd that didn't swear. It isn't required but you would stand out telling a high-energy story without a few.
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Aug 18, 2017 04:26
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I try not to unless it's part of the bit. A lot of young edgelord comics in this scene use it as a crutch and it's super obvious when they drop fucks and shits constantly in an attempt to make the joke hit harder.
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Aug 18, 2017 04:34
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Analytic Engine posted:Don't think I've ever seen a comedian performing for a 20s/30s crowd that didn't swear. It isn't required but you would stand out telling a high-energy story without a few. I've seen plenty of comics perform for 20s/30s something crowds that don't swear and they do fine. A good high energy story is all about the descriptors and swears make poor descriptors. Swearing is weird for me. I try my best not to swear in my sets, but the longer I do this, the more I seem to swear. Probably because I swear a lot in real life. I write a joke so that it can work clean and once it's there, if I don't have to work clean, the occasional swear creeps out. To date, I only have one joke that absolutely requires swearing and I want to scrap it for that reason, but I like it too much.
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Aug 18, 2017 20:20
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i swear like crazy in my day to day, but i try to be conservative with my curses in stand-up so they don't become meaningless. my swears are very purposeful and deliberate. unless i am at a really rowdy bar show and need to hold very short attention spans. then all bets are off.
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Aug 22, 2017 01:25
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vaginal facsimile posted:Do you guys say curse words in your sets? If my level of outrage for the bit calls for it, I'll swear in the clubs/late night gigs. But I have clean sets and clean versions of some bits just in case I get a corporate gig. THE 10 DAY LATER EDIT: Does anyone here do anything else on the side to try and boost their profile and exposure? Other than the usual Twitter/Facebook posts? Are any of you doing youtube skits, writing, blogging? If so where have you had success? I'm thinking of just starting a 1-2 times a week video where I talk/joke/yell into phone about current events just as a fun way to get topical humor out there when I can't get stage time. Ol Sweepy fucked around with this message at 23:47 on Sep 21, 2017 |
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Sep 11, 2017 05:02
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Bompacho posted:I'm out in Australia. You can't go a night without someone saying "oval office". Too bad edits don't show there is something new in here. I was just about to joke that apparently nobody books this thread. I actually have a plan for more things I can do to make me more well rounded as a performer and try to develop a fan base. I just started a football website with a couple other goons to build up a writing portfolio. Unfortunately, it is eating into my comedy time. Eventually, we will add podcasts and such. And in a couple years, I hope to be able to commit to create a comedy sketch website.
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Oct 13, 2017 22:11
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Sataere posted:I actually have a plan for more things I can do to make me more well rounded as a performer and try to develop a fan base. I just started a football website with a couple other goons to build up a writing portfolio. Unfortunately, it is eating into my comedy time. Eventually, we will add podcasts and such. And in a couple years, I hope to be able to commit to create a comedy sketch website. Those are all pretty solid. I want to try a podcast down the track, time permitting. A couple of weekends back I got to open for a Melbourne based Comedian. Decent crowd and solid laughs. On the off chance, Are there any Aussie Comedians in here and have any of you ever competed in Raw? Ol Sweepy fucked around with this message at 23:37 on Nov 9, 2017 |
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Nov 9, 2017 23:34
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Hi, gang. Just checking in. I'm based in Sioux Falls, SD, and have been doing comedy for a little over two years. We've got a surprising number of really good comics, but this city can't keep a club open to save its life. We do the best we can.
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Nov 20, 2017 19:50
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DoctorDelaware posted:Hi, gang. Just checking in. I'm based in Sioux Falls, SD, and have been doing comedy for a little over two years. We've got a surprising number of really good comics, but this city can't keep a club open to save its life. We do the best we can. How is the scene over there?
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Nov 21, 2017 18:37
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Small, but resilient. About 15-20 comics of varying frequency. We're a pretty supportive group, too; we're always willing to help each other out on jokes/bookings/etc. It's probably because we can't afford to be cutthroat. We're gearing up for our second comedy festival next year. Submissions are still open for three weeks, so if folks are interested I can drop a link.
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Nov 23, 2017 16:04
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DoctorDelaware posted:Small, but resilient. About 15-20 comics of varying frequency. We're a pretty supportive group, too; we're always willing to help each other out on jokes/bookings/etc. It's probably because we can't afford to be cutthroat. Go ahead and post. I know I'll be putting in submissions for a bunch of places soon, so I don't mind checking it out.
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Nov 24, 2017 00:28
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http://www.siouxfallssnojamcomedyfest.com/ Here we are. The Sioux Falls Sno Jam Comedy Fest, Feb 15-17. Amazingly, the first one didn't have any snow. Which other festivals are you applying for? I'd like to start getting my name out there (still need a decent video, though.)
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Nov 24, 2017 03:20
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Anyone know of venues where they're okay with racist jokes?
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Nov 26, 2017 05:24
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The Apollo
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Nov 26, 2017 05:24
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A Major Fucker posted:Anyone know of venues where they're okay with racist jokes? Twitter, 9gag, reddit
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Nov 26, 2017 05:25
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DoctorDelaware posted:http://www.siouxfallssnojamcomedyfest.com/ Haven't really decided quite yet. I'll start doing research soon.
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Nov 27, 2017 15:11
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We ended up with just over 100 applicants, which we have to whittle down to 30. Since I asked to be involved this year, I get to watch the submission videos and make my picks. 15 videos in, and I already regret this decision.
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DoctorDelaware posted:We ended up with just over 100 applicants, which we have to whittle down to 30. Since I asked to be involved this year, I get to watch the submission videos and make my picks. I've never had to sit down and watch videos, but remember that you don't have to watch the whole thing. If they don't get a good laugh 30 seconds in, move to the next video. If it takes them their entire set to build to a good payoff, they aren't ready. I'm amazed at how little effort people put into their clips. Three years in, I only have one clip I'm comfortable using and even though it has some small lulls, it has a lot of consistent laughter. EDIT: Also, sorry for not submitting. My clip would have amazed you. 
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