Moving the Pen with Sean O’Brien

We sit down with St. Louis comic Sean O’Brien who has opened for legends like Bill Burr, Norm Macdonald, and Nikki Glaser. Sean got his start bartending at the St. Louis Funny Bone, where he met Mike Lukas — and, in true full-circle fashion, Mike’s show ended up becoming Sean’s very first paid gig. In this episode, Sean breaks down his writing process, including his daily habit of “moving the pen” for 30 minutes and then teasing out the small interactions and weird moments that become great material. It’s a masterclass in finding the funny in the ordinary — and trusting the muscle. You can find his recent 15-minute show case on Youtube under Nateland Presents.