On the Mic with Scott Friedman

Scott Friedman, a stand-up comedian, shares his experiences and upcoming shows in this conversation with Meg. Scott talks about his background in real estate, insurance, and radio, and how he transitioned into stand-up comedy. He discusses his upcoming performances at various venues, including Eastlyn Golf Club and the Savoy, and highlights the importance of drawing on personal life experiences for his comedy material. He talks about booking gigs, managing his own schedule, and the importance of adapting his material to different venues. Scott also shares his inspirations in comedy and highlights some of the comedians he enjoys working with. He discusses how he got started in stand-up comedy and the role it plays in his life alongside his full-time job in real estate and insurance. Scott encourages listeners to come see his shows and shares his contact information for bookings. Takeaways Scott Friedman has a diverse background in real estate, insurance, and radio before transitioning into stand-up comedy. He draws on personal life experiences, such as his heart attack and dating as a 53-year-old, for his comedy material. Scott will be performing at various venues, including Eastlyn Golf Club and the Savoy, where he promises a fun and entertaining show. Tickets for his shows can be purchased through the respective venues' websites or by calling for reservations. Stand-up comedy gigs are often small and not financially lucrative, so having a manager may not be worth it for many comedians. Comedians need to adapt their material to different venues and audiences, and they often receive guidelines or ratings from the venue regarding appropriateness. Scott Friedman enjoys working with comedians like Jay Black and Mike Egan, who are highly skilled and respected in the industry. Scott got started in stand-up comedy during college and continued performing after a long break, finding joy in making people laugh. Scott can be contacted for bookings or inquiries at [email protected]. Upcoming Comedy Shows at Eastlyn Golf Club and the Savoy From Real Estate to Stand-Up Comedy: Scott Friedman's Journey Adapting Material and Booking Gigs Getting Started in Stand-Up Comedy "I draw on the fact that I'm 53 years old and I'm dating. Oh, that's fun, right?" "I have about four shows coming up in the next month. I'm only on the flyer for one of them." "It's a synagogue in Wildwood. I think it's Beth not a religious show though." "In the lovely world of stand-up comedy, it doesn't matter until you become a star." "I do it for the fun of it." "Comedians need to adapt their material to different venues and audiences." `Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:40 Upcoming Comedy Shows in Cumberland County 03:45 New Chapter 05:28 The Challenges of Being a Comedian 08:01 Drawing on Personal Life Experiences for Comedy 17:03 The Challenges of Booking Gigs as a Comedian 18:44 The Joy of Performing Stand-Up Comedy 19:44 Inspirations and Favorite Comedians 20:31 Adapting Routines for Different Venues 22:13 Balancing a Full-Time Job and Comedy Career 24:20 The Camaraderie of Working with Other Comedians