044 S.T.R.E.T.C.H. PUSH YOURSELF! [podcast]

044 S.T.R.E.T.C.H. PUSH YOUR SELF [podcast] You may feel like you are making huge strides in your comedy career, but are you? Most performers find a comfortable little comedy “safe place” and never wander beyond it. We all know comics who could be SO MUCH BETTER. Maybe, that comic is yourself. This episode gives more than 23 actionable tips you can implement TODAY to help you be better. Through the acronym S.T.R.E.T.C.H. we will discuss: Why you shouldn’t wait too long to tell a new joke The benefits of telling a joke that is “in progress” One activity to sharpen your wit that you’ve never considered Ways to grow as a performer (even though it may hurt a little) Why dropping three of your best jokes is good Finding out your video isn’t as good as you think it is How your material and your “look” may be countering each other Where to find great new laughs (from the same old joke) Speaking in front of groups who aren’t comedians Getting feedback from professionals outside of comedy Prepping for humor competitions outside of the clubs How to buy a comic a cup of coffee in exchange for time The main thing to do when picking someone else’s brain How listening to conversations and everyday life can lead to jokes Why you should make a list of your excuses Actions you can take to get on track How to avoid a “boombox” approach to your show How to get new laughs with the same words And, believe it or not, a whole lot more! If you would like a TIP SHEET for this podcast that outlines all of the suggestions, subscribe to the bi-monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun. Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free. I hope you get a lot out of this episode and immeadiately put one of the suggestions into place to make your comedy bigger, better and more bookable than ever before! NEVER MISS A PODCAST OR POST If you enjoy this post, you will LOVE our podcast! Please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. Better yet, @SCHOOLOFLAUGHS  on Twitter