Dan Belkin on Corporate Improv Horror Stories & Comedy Around Europe

What’s the difference between North American and European comedy audiences—and what happens when corporate improv gigs go horribly wrong?In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by comedian Dan Belkin, who grew up in Canada, started in improv, and now tours all over Europe doing stand-up comedy.We talk about the differences between North American and European crowds, throwing people out of shows, and the brutal early years of comedy. Dan also shares stories from corporate improv gigs, bombing in front of his girlfriend, and what it’s like when your parents come watch your stand-up.From bad crowds to life on the road, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of building a comedy career internationally.If you’re into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and comedy behind the scenes, this episode is for you.—🎟 Go see Dan live! Grab tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dan-belkin-comedy-41836700153Follow & find more Dan Belkin here: https://www.instagram.com/danbelkincomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@danielbelkincomedy/videos https://www.tiktok.com/@danbelkincomedy 🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@PatMooreComedy ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Introducing Dan Belkin2:21 North American Comedy vs European Comedy & Audiences8:25 Throwing people out on stage/bad crowds18:24 Horrible early years of comedy & corporate improv stories30:10 Bombing in front of your girlfriend35:42 Parents coming to standup shows44:15 Making it, big & small dreams, and dealing with life on the road56:37 Outro