NICK ARNETTE DENVER, SEATTLE, L.A. [EP. 128]

Today I sit down with comedian and keynote speaker Nick Arnette. Nick has lived and performed comedy in Denver Seattle and L.A. However, I met Nick this summer in Des Moines, IA while doing a Speakers Bureau Showcase. Nick had a great set and I wanted to make sure to follow up and get his story soon after the showcase. I am glad I did. We covered a lot of ground including, Starting out in Denver and having to follow Roseanne in her heyday Being inspired by Tim Allen The talent level at the Denver Comedy Works Why headliners had a tough time at Wit's End His move to Seattle and the reason behind it How tough it can be to break into acting in L.A. What role I was told I was good for in a tv show The advantage of having a "point" and a "program" Tough situations when performing corporate shows Nick's books "Me, Wee & Glee", and "The Book of Dude" Pro's and Con's of Self-Publishing vs A Deal His approach for getting his books out of his head and onto paper His "Cool People I Know Or Meet" video project How many movies I've seen in the past 20 years The dependence on smart phones My kid's Youtube channel AAA TripTik's, Trucker Atlases and Tribble runs Find out more about Nick Arnette by visiting any of his online outposts: www.NickArnette.com , FACEBOOK , YOUTUBE Tis podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com your one stop shop for comedy blogs, podcasts, live and online comedy courses. Send your comedy questions and guest suggestions to [email protected].