EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 56 MIN
Stand Up Comedy is NOT What You Think...
from In the LMNT · host Rim Zaguia
Welcome back to another episode of In the LMNT!! I had such a blast (and lots of laughs lol) with Akeem, who is hilarious, but also an all-around awesome guy! Akeem takes us into the behind the scenes of the comedy grind, while also sharing his vision for the Canadian comedy scene. It’s a fun, lighthearted convo with plenty of laughs, but also some real insight into what it actually takes to be a comedian. ENJOOOOY! 00:00 Episode Teaser 00:53 Intro 03:39 The Art of Stand-Up 08:47 Preparing for a Show 12:57 Networking and Sales Skills 19:53 Audience Etiquette and Experiences 28:04 Challenges and Misconceptions 31:05 Break 35:54 Confronting a Heckler 36:13 The Infamous Ottawa Raccoon Incident 40:37 Comedy Scenes in Canada 46:11 Challenges and Goals in Comedy 47:19 Building a Canadian Entertainment Hub 53:24 Personal Journey and Support System 55:53 Podcast Vision and Future Plans
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Welcome back to another episode of In the LMNT!! I had such a blast (and lots of laughs lol) with Akeem, who is hilarious, but also an all-around awesome guy! Akeem takes us into the behind the scenes of the comedy grind, while also sharing his vision for the Canadian comedy scene. It’s a fun, lighthearted convo with plenty of laughs, but also some real insight into what it actually takes to be a comedian. ENJOOOOY! 00:00 Episode Teaser00:53 Intro03:39 The Art of Stand-Up08:47 Preparing for a Show12:57 Networking and Sales Skills19:53 Audience Etiquette and Experiences28:04 Challenges and Misconceptions31:05 Break35:54 Confronting a Heckler36:13 The Infamous Ottawa Raccoon Incident40:37 Comedy Scenes in Canada46:11 Challenges and Goals in Comedy47:19 Building a Canadian Entertainment Hub53:24 Personal Journey and Support System55:53 Podcast Vision and Future Plans
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