EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 1H 5M
Jokes VS. Jiu-jitsu
from The Backline
This week, Rob and Adam tackle one of the most dreaded words in improv: jokes. What actually makes something a joke? Are jokes bad for improv? And if we’re not trying to make jokes, how are we supposed to get laughs? Rob and Adam dig into the difference between earning laughs and trying to be funny—and what improvisers can focus on instead. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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