Going Down
Numbers can be a great equalizer, show a deficiency or lack, or empower you. But regardless of how you slice it, numbers never quite tell the entire story. You need to dig a little bit deeper. In looking at the numbers for this blog, it’s been about nine years and next year it should eclipse the 50,000 views...
Read MoreWhich Came First, The Comedian Or The Chicken?
I heard a comic I know say that some local comics aren’t getting any better, but they aren’t getting any worse. It’s as if they plateaued and are content staying there. Watching comics take too long to set up a joke and not make it relatable, or being away from the live shows for months only to...
Read MoreHere To Stay
It was just over four years ago this month that the newest character was introduced into the Saskatoon comedy scene. Before it, no other character had any success, much less staying power. Carnac the Mediocre was an offshoot from the Johnny Carson character called Carnac the Magnificent. Carson played a psychic...
Read MoreWorking With A Clean Slate
I have been working with my comedy coach for several years now, because if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t still be doing comedy. Instead, I would have burned my bridges badly, alienating and infuriating local comics. The lessons I have been taught are from a guy who has achieved more than any local...
Read MoreToo Much, Filters Out Not Enough
There was this woman I talked to for a while. She’s in her early to mid 30s, no kids and a great career truly making a difference in the lives of others. I met her several years back while with a previous employer. Around the time of my birthday we reconnected and chatted. Things seemed okay, as we made...
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