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EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 33 MIN

Exploring the Highs and Lows of Stand-Up Comedy

from Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast · host Michael Halcomb

Y’all, it’s Episode #60 of The Messed-Up to Set-Ups Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with comedian Adam Minnick and we dig into his 20-year journey in stand-up comedy. We discuss the challenges of balancing family life with late-night gigs, the value of working clean, and the art of crowd work. Adam shares his experiences from bombing his first open mic to finding his comedic voice, and offers advice for aspiring comedians. Join us for a super candid conversation, some laughs, and get insight into the world of stand-up comedy.Also, if you’re interested in learning to write some jokes or how to get into stand-up comedy, check out my online course, “The Joke Writer’s Lab,” HERE.MichaelHalcomb.Live is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

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Y’all, it’s Episode #60 of The Messed-Up to Set-Ups Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with comedian Adam Minnick and we dig into his 20-year journey in stand-up comedy. We discuss the challenges of balancing family life with late-night gigs, the...

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