Comedy Cache 015: Developing Stand-Up Jokes with Antonio

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Days Grimm where Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm sit down for a "Comedy Cache" session with local comedian Antonio and producer Corey. In this workshop-style episode, the group dives into the raw process of joke writing, taking unpolished premises and riffing on them to find the "funny". The episode kicks off with a heavy dose of reality shoveling nearly a foot of snow in the city. From there, the guys jump into joke development, covering everything from "Home Alone" style booby traps in Boonville to the absurdity of BMW’s heated seat subscriptions. The highlights of the session come when Antonio shares his unique perspective on life's mysteries, including a hilarious breakdown of the "prejudice" found in the childhood classic The Land Before Time. Whether you are a stand-up comedian looking for insight into the riffing process or just a fan of raw, unfiltered comedy conversation, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a simple thought becomes a stage-ready bit. We explore the "Kicker" theory for suicidal jumpers, the biological mystery of maggots and mushrooms, and the unexpected intensity of "Albino Penis Envy". If you enjoyed the riffing process, make sure to subscribe for more Comedy Cachet episodes. Leave a comment below with your favorite premise from the show, and share this with anyone who loves the craft of stand-up comedy. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction and snow talk 02:19 - Thomas’s premise: The Boonville booby trap house 05:01 - Subscription services and jailbreaking car seats 07:19 - DoorDash vs. GPS: The cat shit story 09:39 - Brian’s premise: Gay dogs 10:35 - The Jumper: Fire department rescue techniques 15:29 - Antonio’s premise: The Land Before Time prejudice 18:10 - The mystery of mushrooms and fruit flies 23:18 - Mushroom experiences and "Penis Envy" 29:00 - Chicken Brickin [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)