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EPISODE · Jun 7, 2025 · 10 MIN

From 1-Liner to Bit: The Story Behind the Punchline

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

I’ve been a bit too busy to post this past week, but I’m pleased to finally share Episode #37 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast. This episode is Part 5 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke. This is a sweet, simple, step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. Watch/listen.Also, despite the fact that I’m currently in Facebook jail for some reason they’ve yet to tell me (it’s been 1 week!), I still want to encourage you to stop what you’re doing right now and go sign up for FREE “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. It’s a private group with some great folks and FREE resources.To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.If you’re interested in jokes and joke writing, sign up for my self-paced, online joke writing course, “The Joke Writer’s Lab” on Udemy.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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I’ve been a bit too busy to post this past week, but I’m pleased to finally share Episode #37 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast. This episode is Part 5 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke....

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