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Aug 24, 2026 34 min

How Far Can You Push a Joke?

from Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast Hosted by Michael Halcomb

Hello, Friend! In this episode of Messed-Up to Set-Ups, I’m back with Brad Brauser for a live joke-writing session that gets deep into therapy bits, self-trolling, and the weird little voice in your head that can turn a rough day into a laugh. We also dig into a hilariously overinflated Arby’s bit that keeps spiraling into catering chaos, billboard-sized disappointment, false hope, and one of the funniest fast-food takedowns you’ll hear today. If you love comedy that’s honest, smart, clean, and built around real-life frustration, this conversation is packed with punchlines, callbacks, and practical joke writing and editing advice. Tune in! Wanna get better at finding what’s hiding inside your own premises? Check out The Joke Writer’s Lab, my online course built to help comedians generate, develop, and strengthen their material. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

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