Breaking Down The Beginning: My First 5 Minutes of Stand-Up

I break down my very first 5-minute stand-up set and officially launch the podcast documenting my journey to becoming a professional comedian.Welcome to Episode 1 of Brandon & Friends.After 10+ years working in podcasting and digital media ... including stops at Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, NBC Sports, and DraftKings ... I’m finally documenting what matters most to me:My journey in stand-up comedy.In this episode, I revisit and break down my very first five-minute stand-up set from my McCurdy’s Comedy Theater graduation show in Sarasota, Florida.I talk about:Why starting a podcast feels “nasty” when you work in podcastingThe creative criticism that stuck with me for yearsObsession and the cost of chasing comedyWhat makes a “good” five minutesHow my material has evolved after three yearsAnd why I’m publicly committing to the climbThis show is the documentation of becoming a professional stand-up comedian ... the wins, the awkward sets, the lessons, the ambition.Two solo episodes to start. Then come the friends.Leave a review. Tell me what you want to hear. Tell me what jokes to try.I’ll see you on stage.