Where Are We Going?
The comedy scene in Saskatoon has changed dramatically from when I started over 5 1/2 years ago. The new comedians into comedy recently are signalling a change as well, and that isn’t for the best. I will just come out and say it. It used to be the comedians of yesteryear (did I even spell that right?) got...
Read MoreThis Ain’t No Sex Tape
Many comedians share the same personality traits, regardless whether or not you’re in Los Angeles or Saskatoon. We have this inherent need to be liked, loved, or this need to seek approval from large groups of people. We aren’t the most confident bunch and we fail lots. Most importantly, once a comedian...
Read MoreWhich Came First, The Chicken Or The Comedian?
Here’s one thing I’ve never been able to understand. If you are serious about comedy, like serious enough where you don’t screw around on stage, you’re there with a purpose and do actual material with timing and polish, if you actually take comedy seriously enough where you can set your ego...
Read MoreBeing Good Looking Isn’t Enough
I was reminded yesterday of what it takes to make a comedian either succeed, or fail on stage. In my time spent as a client of the Stand-Up Comedy Clinic over the last four years, I’ve got a pretty good idea about this. I am starting to be able to look at a set and tell why it works, or why it doesn’t....
Read MoreMy Material Works In L.A. Here Is The Proof
Sometimes in life, people will not help you. They don’t see your wins as their wins. They will do everything they can to beat you down and try to suck the life out of something you are passionate about. I know firsthand, because it has happened, and is still happening to me this day, 5.5 years into stand-up...
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