'GINNEL MOORE' - Finding Honesty Onstage

Ginnel Moore is a comedian in the Chicago area. She's performing at shows at least three times a month so make sure to experience her comedy in person sometime soon! You won't regret it. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why you don't want too much fame, the importance of establishing honesty and trust with an audience, Chicago's roast battle community, how Ginnel builds a set, performing comedy at unconventional venues (weddings, music shows, etc.), what life is like in Rogers Park, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 Support the show on Patreon 🙏 https://www.patreon.com/ruseofficial If you would like to buy a 'Professional Mindblower' shirt, please follow the Ruse link below and let us know through the 'Contact Me' button located at the top of the page! We will follow up with you ASAP. _______ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Special Guest Introduction: Ginnel Moore 0:25 - Ginnel’s Background: Comedian, Artist, and Parent 0:53 - Ladies of Laughter: An All-Female Comedy Show 1:35 - How Ginnel Prepares Comedy Sets 2:53 - Adjusting Material for Different Audiences 3:41 - Balancing Comedy and Parenthood 4:43 - Open Mics vs. Shows: Building Material 5:55 - Networking and Booking Opportunities in Comedy 7:02 - Growing Up in Rogers Park 8:49 - Creating Universality in Comedy 10:05 - Mindset and Stages of Professional Growth 11:24 - Stage Presence and Overcoming Newbie Mistakes 12:32 - Learning from Bad Sets 14:07 - Performing in Non-Comedy Venues: Challenges 15:11 - Weddings and Comedy: Roasts and Unique Gigs 17:01 - The Resurgence of Roast Battles 19:04 - Roast Comedy as a Platform for Exposure 20:34 - Ginnel’s Plans to Participate in Roast Battles 22:28 - Preparing for a Comedy Special: Building an Arsenal of Material 24:08 - Comedy as a Long-Term Journey 27:02 - Fame and Its Challenges: Finding a Balance 31:00 - The Evolution of Comedy Styles and Influences 33:09 - Ginnel’s Storytelling Approach to Comedy 34:41 - Writing Workshops: Supporting Fellow Comedians 37:06 - Professionalism in Comedy: Lessons Learned 39:45 - The Competitive and Collaborative Nature of Chicago Comedy 42:08 - Observational Comedy and Crafting Current Event Jokes 50:03 - Ginnel’s Writers Room: “The Glenword” Workshop 54:10 - Favorite Comedians and Inspirations 57:10 - Reflecting on the Evolution of Comedy 1:07:51 - The Impact of Cultural and Political Events on Comedy 1:10:22 - Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Collaboration 1:12:05 - Ginnel’s Social Media and Upcoming Show