Mike Lukas: How I Went Bald While Jason Sudeikis Got Famous

Mike Lukas was once Jason Sudeikis's roommate at Second City, happened to be performing in Las Vegas on 9/11, and has since written books about the mechanics of comedy and appeared on The Tonight Show, not necessarily in that order.Mike Lukas is an American stand-up comedian known for his dynamic performances and appearances on The Tonight Show and Conan, and for his Funny Muscle books, which offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft and mechanics of comedy.What his Lithuanian heritage brings to a comedy voice that defies easy categorisationThe craft behind the Funny Muscle books — and what writing about comedy teaches you about doing itThe Second City pranks with then-roommate Jason Sudeikis — and the diverging trajectories that followedWhy watching someone else's version of success up close is one of the most clarifying experiences availableConnect with Mike here:InstagramFacebookYouTubeFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.