Episode 30 - Nightmare Inducing Dog Mics Slap with JIMMY O'CONNOR

Episode 30 - Nightmare Inducing Dog Mics Slap with JIMMY O'CONNORGet ready for an episode packed with comedy confessions and industry insight! On the latest edition of Psst! Did You Hear That!?, hosts Flo Funny and Imre Mehesz sit down with the young, fast-rising comedian, Jimmy O'Connor.🔥 The Journey from Nightmares to HostingJimmy, who started stand-up at 24 and is now 26, discusses his quick rise in the Jacksonville comedy scene.- Rock Bottom Anxiety: Jimmy shares why the all-comic open mic at Rain Dogs, known as Rock Bottom, used to give him genuine anxiety and nightmares. He recalls Imre's key advice: "Comics aren't people".- The Hosting Hustle: Jimmy explains how hosting the Jack Beach Cava open mic for over a year and a half helped him grow and gave him a necessary "currency" for building relationships in comedy.- Hosting is Hardest: Jimmy reveals why he’s prioritizing hosting now, agreeing with other professionals that it's the "hardest job" in a show, as the host establishes the energy and must warm up the crowd.📝 Writing, Reworking, and Upcoming ShowsJimmy details his writing process, moving from one-liners to longer bits. He emphasizes the analytical approach of checking the word count between punchlines and the importance of reworking jokes that don't quite land.Don't forget to follow us!!Jimmy O'Connor - https://www.instagram.com/gettingjimmywithitFlo Funny - https://www.instagram.com/flo.funnyImre Mehesz - https://www.instagram.com/imehesz🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!https://psst-pod.com