#161 - Hart Shouldice Reveals The Hard Truths About Stand-Up!

In episode 161 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with stand-up comic Hart Shouldice. Hart’s chosen word for this episode is “Community,” and together we explore the vital role connection plays both on and off the stage. We talk about the impact of growing up surrounded by community, the highs and lows of a comedian’s life—from applause to the quiet moments—and the finesse involved in timing jokes and delivering shock humor with skill. We also talk about why recording every set is crucial to capturing those unique moments, and we dig into how, in today’s world, being funny isn’t enough; building an online following is essential for reaching audiences far and wide. We reflect on how comedy has a way of uniting people from all walks of life, serving as a true equalizer. It’s a powerful conversation about the community that fuels comedy. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Hart on social media https://www.instagram.com/hartamophone/ Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 00:00 The Evolution of Building a Comedy Career 00:44 Introducing Hart Shoulders: Lawyer by Day, Comedian by Night 01:01 A Hilarious Misunderstanding 02:42 The Comedy Community and Mutual Respect 05:42 The Importance of Community in Comedy 13:46 Balancing Comedy and a Day Job 21:32 The Journey into Stand-Up Comedy 23:16 The Comedy Fundraiser: First Steps into Stand-Up 24:07 The Highs and Lows of Early Performances 25:48 Learning from Failure: The Drive to Improve 29:45 The Importance of Recording and Reviewing Sets 34:37 Balancing Comedy with Life Responsibilities 39:00 The Business Side of Comedy 43:23 Advice to My Younger Self 45:54 Closing Thoughts and Farewell #hartshouldice #community #podcast #thejohnnyrogersshow