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Comedy Mom
by Katy Ipock
Advice from a "small town" comedy producer for comics starting their journey. Hosted by Katy Ipock.Do you have a question for your Comedy Mom? E-mail her at [email protected]!
Episodes
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S2E18 - Interview with Tony Meyer
I'm back. Maybe. Did you miss me? With the kiddo back in school I'm able to go back to being your comedy mom. Or, at least be able to finally post some interviews I did before Summer got away from me! This interview with Tony Meyer was recorded a couple months ago. We talk about his start in…
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S2E17 - Thinking Past The 5
When you start your stand up journey it can feel like a real uphill battle to fill a full 5 minutes with original material. So, how do you think past the 5 minutes and focus on developing longer sets? When you are doing open mics look beyond five minutes and "workout" with the goal of putting...
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S2E16 - New Stage Fright
We all know about stage fright. But, there is a type of stage fright no one really talks about. That's "New Stage Fright." I see it a lot, and I will admit I have a touch of it myself. It's that feeling of anxiety you get when you are performing in a new venue. So, what do we do about New Stage...
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S2E15 - The Most Important Part Of Writing Jokes
Is to make time to write them. - John Vorhaus I applaud anyone who can follow the Jerry Seinfeld strategy of writing jokes every day. Gene Perret, who's books are my writing bibles, also touts the importance of writing a daily quota. I absolutely recommend this... but I definitely don't do it. I...
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S2E14 - Opinions Of Sheep
When you get started on your stand up journey there are a lot of opinions thrown at you. It feels like everyone around has something to say, both to your face and behind your back. Been there. So, who do you listen to? The ones in the arena with you.
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S2E13: Privledge of Vulnerability
Katy talks about why getting vunerable on stage is a good thing.
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S2E12 - What To Do When You Strike Out
Vunerability time. I've had three rough sets in a row. Come with me on the journey of what I do about.
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S2E11 - Surprise Opportunities & Writer's Groups
We are back to rants from your Comedy Mom this week! Thanks again to Beers and Business Cards and Craft Kitchen for sponsoring the New Year New Jokes seminar this year. Two rants for the price of one this week! First we talk about why you should always have a set in your back pocket when you go…
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NYNJ 10 - Niko Lukoff
We are on Week 10 of our New Year - New Jokes series. The final week, the wrap up. I am sharing my interview with Niko Lukoff from Displaced Comedians. We are talking all about performing in Zoom Shows. I did this interview with Niko for our the writing intensive we need in January. So, some of…
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NYNJ 9 - Trauma Queen Christy
TW: Mental Health We are on Week 9 of our New Year - New Jokes series. Today we are talking about something I think is so important to the comedy community, and that is mental health. I am so excited to share my Interview with Christy Collins with Trauma Queen Christy! We are talking all about...
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NYNJ 8 - Tracee Tuesday
We are on Week 8 of our New Year New Jokes series .This week, we are talking with Tracee Tuesday from Power 94.1 and Mix 100.7 here in Central Oregon. We are talking about Pop culture, managing our own public personaes, and a mini media training. https://www.facebook.com/TraceeTuesday1...
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S2E7 - NYNJ 7 - Tiffany Greysen
Our interview this week is with the beautiful and amazing Tiffany Greysen. I've had the priviledge of bringing her to Bend, and people still talk about how absolutely phenomenal she was. Tiffany is a writer for Savage Henry and Exotic Magazine. She is a stand up comedian out of Portland, Oregon....
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S2E6 - NYNJ #6 - Gabriel Rutledge
We are moving along on our New Year, New Jokes writing intensive. I'm so excited to share my interview with Gabriel Rutledge this week! A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Gabriel has made numerous television...
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S2E5 - NYNJ #5 - Ken Hamlett
We are on week 5 of the podcast version of the New Year New jokes comedy writing intensive. To start, I'm so excited to share my interview with Ken Hamlett this week! Ken is a Chicago based Comedian/ published writer. You can catch him performing at some of the most notable clubs in the country...
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S2E4 - NYNJ #4 - Tom Clark
Welcome to Week 4 of the New Year New Jokes series here on the Comedy Mom Podcast. This week I am sharing my interview with Tom Clark. I had the pleasure of bringing this guy to Central Oregon in 2019. Another fantastic show at Craft, of course. Tom Clark has appeared on such shows as TBS’s…
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S2E3 - NYNJ #3 - Chelsea Woodmansee
This is Week 3 of our series about "The Great Premise HUnt of 2021." All of this is based on the New Year - New Jokes Writing intensive we did earlier this year. This week's interview with with Chelsea Woodmansee. Someone I consider one of my Comedy Sisters. She was, and really still is, the...
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S2E1 - NYNJ #2 - Trenton Davis
Welcome to Week 2 of our New Years - New Joke series on the Comedy Mom Podcast! This week I am sharing with you my interview with Trenton Davis from the New Years New Jokes writing intensive. The instensive was over a week, but I'm bringing you one of the interviews and writing exercises to…
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S2E1 - NYNJ #1 - Ed Hill
I am bringing this year's "New Year New Jokes" writing intensive to you! Every week I will share an interview from our intensive and one of the writing exercises. Our first interview is with the amazing Ed Hill! http://kingedhill.com/ https://www.candyandsmiley.com/ https://twitter.com/kingedhill...
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E35 - New Year New Jokes
Gosh, this year has sucked. For many reasons. It can be hard to feel motivated. The truth is Stand up comedy will come back. Take this time to think about what you want and start setting yourself up for success now. Don't forget to set goals you have control over. New Year New Jokes Writing...
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E34: "They Are Just Playing At Comedy"
Maybe it's everything going on, but I am fired THE F*CK up right now. This inter-generational abuse among comics has got to stop. Laughter is not a limited resource. New comics are not a threat. Just because someone was an asshole to you doesn't mean you have to be an asshole to be a "Gatekeeper…
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E33 - What I Learned From My First Hour
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, I did my first full hour on stage last weekend, and learned some value lessons I wanted to pass along. Seriously, setting yourself up for success will help you tremendously.
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E32 - You Might Have To Sell Out
There are two different kinds of performers who explore this artform of ours. Artists and Entertainers. It's okay to be an artist. Don't let anyone pressure you into commercializing your comedy if you aren't interested in making it a career. But, if you want to get booked you're gunna have to…
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E31 - Heckling and Other Advice with David Eubanks
Today I sat down (via video conferencing, obviously) with Cali Comic David Eubanks. We talk about Hecklers, general advice, and what our first open mics were like. We also talk about his podcast The "Naturally Dave Podcast." Check out his website for all the deets on this great comic! You can…
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E30 - Toxic Booking Styles
I am spilling some Tea, and I have no doubt some people are going to be pissed. If you working a small scene like I do, you will probably recognize one of these toxic booking styles. Hell, I have recognized myself in a couple of them. You don't control how bookers make decisions as a comic. You…
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E29 - Open Mic is Supposed To Suck
I was talking to a couple comics from the scene recently. They felt like they had to "perfect" at open mic. There seems to be this idea that open mics are like mini showcases and you have to have to have a perfectly polished five minutes. This is completely, and utterly, false. Disagree with me?...
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E28 - Keeping Yourself, and Others, Safe When Comedy Reopens!
Yes! I am trying to get back into the swing of things! Like any parental unit, I constantly think about how to keep the comedians and audience safe when producing live shows right now. I've been lucky enough to partially reopen my production company with an open mic and showcases. So, let's talk...
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E27 - Interview with Niko Lukoff from Displaced Comedians
Yes, I am back and trying to get in the podcast swing again. It has been a weird time for everyone. And, I am serious that THIS SONG has become my theme song. I did this interview with Niko Lukoff a few days ago as part of a training for local comedians who work with my production company,...
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E26 - Virtual Shows & Comedy After COVID
I know, sh*t as really gone south. Let's talk about advice about virtual/streaming shows and what you can do to set yourself up for success in this innovative time for comedy!
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E25 - Comedy Will Take Over Your Life
When people think about getting into stand up comedy, they think about the glory. The crowds, the attention, the IG fans. Everyone thinks about being the next Joe Rogan, Dan Stanhope and Amy Schumer. In order to get that glory, you have to go all in. Comedy is going to take over you life. It is...
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E24 - The Competitive Nature of Comedy is Bullshit
It is competition season for my comedy scene, which always flares up everyone's competitive nature. Here's the thing: The idea that Stand Up Comedy is somehow a competitive thing, is absolutely bullshit. You aren't competing against your fellow comics. You are only competing against yourself. You...
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E23 - Cross Training for Comics
Athletes will do a different sport or exercise to help their main sport. This is cross training. Dancers will strength train. Football players will do yoga and swimming. Cyclists will cross country ski. This cross training theory can help you as a stand up comedian, too! There are definitely...
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E22 - Being A Big Fish In A Small Pond Doesn't Mean Sh*t
This Episode is a little adversarial. It might hurt some feelings. Being A Big Fish In A Small Pond Doesn't Mean Sh*t. There. I said it. It's so easy in a small scene to feel like a big deal. Comics with big heads and big egos make big mistakes. Bookers don't need you. You are replaceable. So,...
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E21: So You Bombed
Bombing happens to all of us. I talk about the rough sets I had recently and my advice about how to handle a rough set both on and off stage.
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E20 - Stay On Target
"Pouring salt in my sugar won't make yours any sweeter Pissing in my yard ain't gonna make yours any greener" Kacey Musgraves, Biscuits It's easy to get distracted in comedy. This episode is all about my mantra, "Stay On Target." Put your blinders on and focus on what you have control over. Don't...
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E19: Stand Up Comedy As A New Years Resolution
It's that time of year! If you have "Try Stand Up Comedy" on your list of resolutions like I did in 2015 this episode is for you. Your first open mic is like an amusement park ride. Go into it ready to see what it feels like to tell jokes in front of an audience. Keep your expectations reasonable...
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E18 - Imposter Syndrome & Lost Confidence
Comedy is a game of tenacity. We all lose our confidence. It's about getting back on stage again. You can do this!
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E17 - What To Do When You Aren't Getting Booked
I honestly thought about calling this episode "Why All Bookers Are Assholes." Don't even stress about whether you are getting booked if you are less than two years in. Some Bookers have rules about "time served." It won't matter how well you land with an audience at an open mic. Your stats could…
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E16 - Goal Setting For Comics
I recorded this episode on December 4th. The time of year I sit down and start thinking about my goals for the upcoming year. This episode is all about how to set goals that are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. In the end, as comics, the trajectory of our career is...
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E15 - Conversation With My Mother
I sat down with my MoM after Thanksgiving to talk about her perspective on the whole thing. The parents of comics have an interesting vantage point on our material. Plus, if you pay enough attention, you can learn what the "Boomers" are looking for comedy and why clean comedy can help you with…
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E14 - Chatting with Jessica Taylor
Jessica is a staple in the Bend comedy scene! We talk about her first open mic, advice for new comics and dating life! We were going to record this live, but the weather took a sh*t on Central Oregon. So, we are both cozy in our own homes! You can find Jessica on Instagram at @therealjesstaylor!...
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E13 - Why Open Mics Are Important
It's easy to start dismissing open mics when you start getting "paid gigs." Some people see open mics as only auditions for bookers. I am making a passionate case for why this is not true. All stage time is good stage time. Get all the stage time you can! Besides, you need to go see your Comedy…
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E12 - Self Deprecating Humor: It's A Good Thing!
We are talking all about self deprecating humor. What it is, how it helps, and how to keep it from going too far. Using examples from her own material, Katy Ipock helps demystify writing jokes about yourself. Plus, Comedy Mom gets a little passionate at the end talking about the true purpose in…
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E11 - Why You Should Record Every Set
When sports teams want to get better the coach sits them down and makes them watch game footage. Watching yourself play is the best way to see what your doing and where you can improve. Comedy is exactly the same way. The best way to see where you can get better as a performer is to watch (or...
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E10 - How To Act Like A Pro In This Funny Business
This episode could also be titled "How To Stay On A Booker's Good Side." Acting professionally isn't dependent on your talent and/or skill level. Whether you are an open micer or on the road, you can follow this guidelines and behave like a true professional. You are probably an open micer if you...
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E9 - Joke Theft, Parallel Thinking and Hack Jokes
Joke Theft is the only hard, fast rule in Stand Up Comedy. There are no "covers" in stand up. This episode is all about joke theft, parallel thinking and hack jokes. We talk about why it's important, how to avoid it, and how to handle being called out on it.
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E8 - Comedy & Relationships with Kris Ipock
We delve into what it's like to be married to a comic. Kris Ipock is Katy's amazing husband and co-owner of their production company, Ipockolyptic Productions. They talk about what it's like to be married to a comic, and Kris's role in helping to book shows. (Hint: Katy is not the only booker you...
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E7: Conversations with Stuart Wilson and Jubal Chaplin
Stuart Wilson and Jubal Chaplin sat down with me after an open mic. We talked about their first open mic, advice about cannabis and performing, and general comedy chit chat.
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E6 - What I Look For As A Booker
It doesn't take long for any "open micer" to ask, How do I get booked for a paid show? This episode is all about what I look for when booking someone and how to get yourself on a show. Keep in mind, it can take YEARS before you get your first paid gig. Comedy is a long game, and there is no…
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E5 - How To Generate Material
Everyone wants to know how to write a joke. After every show there is usually one person who asks where I get my material. This episode isn't about the actual technique of writing, but how to generate material to write about. This is great comedy mom advice for those just starting out and for any...
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E4 - What Makes A Good Set
Comedy is an art form. It's hard to tell, in a concrete way, how well a set lands. Over my 5 years of performing I have found a way to analyze my sets that gives me actual numbers to look at. Not everyone will want to do it this way, but it helps me make my sets stronger. These are also the…
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Advice from a "small town" comedy producer for comics starting their journey. Hosted by Katy Ipock.Do you have a question for your Comedy Mom? E-mail her at [email protected]!
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