Behind The Jokes - One Week With A Comedian (me)

I brought my laptop and mic out for a full week on the Seattle comedy circuit and hit five rooms, recording the sets and then jumping in my car to give unfiltered, immediate notes on what happened while it was still fresh.Across the week, I’m workshopping bits, trying new tags, trimming the fat, and doing whatever it takes to make audiences laugh. You’ll hear how a “solid” joke changes when I tweak the first sentence, how one clunky transition can ruin a punchline, and why I sometimes open with something intentionally rough just to set the tone that this is a living, breathing process. If you’re into joke writing, comedic timing, and the behind-the-scenes craft of stand-up comedy, tap in. There’s also the reality of chasing stage time: last-minute changes, different kinds of crowds, local Seattle references that either pop or fall flat, and the pressure trying to get booked. The week builds toward a longer, more polished featured set for Cozy Comedy in West Seattle, where hopefully all the work I'd put in comes together. If you’ve ever wondered how comedians actually get better between gigs, press play. Subscribe, share it with a comic friend, and leave a review with the line that made you laugh hardest.