Unpacking the Art and Business of Comedy | Niched with Dave Hughes | EP6

On this episode of Niched, Matt sits down for a chat with Australian comedy legend Dave "Hughsey" Hughes. Together, they'll delve into the fascinating world of stand-up comedy, exploring both the creative and business sides. Hughsey share’s his personal process, revealing how he tests and refines his jokes. You'll hear about the inevitable failures and triumphs that come with being a comedian, and how they can impact their performance. The conversation will also touch on the importance of a positive mental attitude when pursuing any worthwhile goal, including the seemingly impossible task of making people laugh for a living. Enjoy the episode. Chapters: 0:00 - Introducing Dave Hughes 2:00 - The addiction of making people laugh 4:20 - Hughesy’s First Gig 9:00 - You HAVE to choose who you want to be (Responding to Feedback) 13:00 - Will you pay me to be funny?? 17:40 - Hughsey on Hey Hey It’s Saturday 19:00 - Testing Jokes & Journaling 21:40 - A message to Hughesy’s Cab Driver 24:18 - “Stand up Comedy is my Jam” 27:00 - Life is Utterly Ridiculous 28:48 - How important is it to be marketable? 30:00 - The Comedian Career Ladder 37:00 - You’ve got nothing to lose in life so live in the now! 42:00 - Tips for Entering Comedy Why should anyone choose you over your competition? We work with some of Australia’s top brands and personal brands on building their relevance and credibility through things like this: podcasts, campaigns, social media marketing and personal branding strategies. The first step you can take is reach out to us via our website https://kyumedia.com/ Connect with Matt: Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4fxvhsta LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/3ak2e7a3 Connect with KYU Media: Website: https://kyumedia.com/ Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ysz9dfb9 LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/3pzxj56b This podcast was recorded at Pyrmont Studios in Pyrmont, SYD. Pyrmont studios is available for hire, inquire now at https://pyrmontstudio.com/