She Started Stand-Up a Few Months Ago. Now She’s Hosting Shows | Christine Po | JokeUp Podcast

In Part 2 of Root’s conversation with artist and English teacher Christine Po, the focus shifts from art to stand-up comedy. Christine only started doing comedy a few months ago, but she’s already performing on ticketed shows with JokeUp Comedy and even hosting them. She talks about why she joined JokeUp, what drew her to the scene, and how being on stage has changed the way she sees herself.Christine breaks down how she prepares her jokes before a show, how she turns everyday thoughts into punchlines, and what she’s learned about timing, honesty and bombing. She shares her own insight into what makes stand-up work, gives practical tips for anyone who wants to try comedy for the first time, and talks about her relationship with JokeUp Comedy as a community. Root and Christine also compare how different audiences react to jokes in different countries and what that teaches them about culture and humor.If you’ve ever thought “maybe I should try an open mic” or you’re just curious about what it’s like to go from zero to hosting shows in a few months, this episode is for you.