005 GET PLAYED ON SIRIUS-XM & PANDORA

Rik answers questions about SiriusXm, turning conversations into stage material and avoiding being a comedy clone.   After a recent writing class in Nashville we gather around the mic as if it were a camp fire.   In this episode Gavin (producer and aspiring comedian) discusses his first open mic appearance and what he learned from the experience.   Specifically:   Not to give yourself too much to remember  How to work through stage fright The importance of editing   Rik offer tips for new comics such as:           Know your opening and closing bit inside and out Ask yourself “What am I trying to say?” when defining your premise   Questions from students include:   Mike Spencer asks how to take the quick spontaneous wit he displays during conversations and apply it stand-up comedy.    Andrew Davis wants to know when to record a CD, how to set up a channel on Pandora, and how to get played on SiriusXM Radio.   Patrick Ebbit wants to know about regional differences and pronunciations of words. Patrick also asks about trends in styles of comedy and what to avoid.   If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.   In fact, if you rate the podcast and send me an e-mail ([email protected]) with your comments or a screenshot of the comment I will send you a free .pdf gift to help you with your comedy career.   Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun. Visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com and look for the “insider tip sheet” opt in in the header of the page. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.   Thanks!   Rik