Comedy Roadmap: Standups

Comedian Michael Joiner: Fast Food Bit

2008-12-28T23:50:00.000-08:00

Michael Joiner is a 15 year national and international touring headlining comedian who's clean style of clever sarcasm, quick wit, and hilarious observations has 'em rolling in the aisles every time!

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How To Write & Perform A Standup Comedy Act: Avoiding Bad Influences

2008-12-25T12:40:00.000-08:00

Learn how to avoid bad influences in standup comedy from this Expert Village series of DIY laughs video from professional television comic and experienced joke writer, comedian, and comedy instructor.

Raj Desai: Science Jokes

2008-11-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

If you love stand up comedy, you need to check out Effin Funny. They have all kinds of comics with new clips uploaded every day. And unlike most standup videos, you can actually see the comics and hear what they're saying. In this clip, "Raj Desai shows off his indian science brain. Yay stereotypes!"

Marty Daniels, Comedian - Demo II

2008-10-28T14:34:00.000-07:00

As an editor myself, I'm always partial to demo reels over 5 minute videos of 3 minute sets. This one uses clips from several performances with graphics and music, but the camera and sound could use improvement. Marty needs to pay his crew with real money instead of "all the beer you can drink." Some guys can take advantage of you that way.

As a marketer, I just love his description of this video:

"It's a demo of my stand up for business, church and civic groups to view to hire me."

No hype, just the facts. Let his work do the talking (which it does very well, thank you very much). One thing I would add, is the web address I saw at the end of the video. Or you can just go to it from here: www.MartyDaniels.com

Jerry Orbach's eyes (animated standup)

2008-10-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

Jerry Orbach *really* wanted to donate his eyes when he died. NYC comedian Matt Ruby talks about it. More at sandpapersuit.com

Life as a Comic: Nooners

2008-10-15T09:24:00.000-07:00

This great series from Rob Paravonian tells it like it is for professional standups. But he's also got an amazingly upbeat attitude about the business. We can all learn from him (and have a good laugh at the same time).

This episode is about the daytime set, or "nooner," in showbiz speak. Or as they tell it:

Imagine yourself at a community college cafeteria, at noon, and it's time for you to do a comedy show. No opening act, now lights, sometimes no stage even. Just you. Sound like fun?

Actually, it sounds like a noooner, one of the most difficult shows in the comedy world to pull off.

Follow comedian Rob Paravonian as he plays three nooners in central Nebraska, he'll show you what it's like and some tricks he uses to make it through.

Aaron Blaine at The Improv

2008-10-05T20:00:00.001-07:00

Standup comic Aaron Blaine talks about the joys of the divorce process at the Hollywood Improv.

Comedy Roadmap: Oakland, CA

2008-10-02T20:32:00.001-07:00

This episode of our comedy profile series features standup comic Conor Kellicutt. He's been performing on Bay Area stages over 15 years and shares his unique perspective on the art and business of live comedy.

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