The Art of Bombing: A Comedy Podcast

Christian Comedy! In this episode, I'm joined by actor/comedian, Mark Christopher Lawrence (Dry Bar Comedy, Christmas with The Kranks, The Detour) for a fantastic conversation about Christian Comedy and working at churches. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podca...

Episode 184: Coffee talk? This week I'm joined by Phoenix, AZ based comedian Zack Lyman. Zack talks about bombing as the new kid in town so bad he avoided comedy for months. We talked about comedy clubs, comedy at coffee festivals, marketing yourself, and being serious with creating content. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bo...

Episode 183: Clean comedy! In the last episode 2020, I'm joined by comedian & comedy club owner, Dennis "Pops" Tooley (Gutty's Comedy Club). Dennis shares a story about bombing for the troops and what happens when you make the mistake of giving up the mic to an audience member. We talked about the World Series of Comedy, being clean, running a comedy club during the pandemic, and corporate com...

Episode 182: Keep it interesting! In this holiday episode, I'm joined by comedian & voice actor, Maggi Mayfield (Pandemic Girl).  Maggi shares a story about sending audio files to a client with profanity and bombing at a cancer fundraiser after finding out some bad news. Our conversation included moving to Austin, TX, musical comedy, voice acting, and building an online presence during the pan...

Episode 181: In Fun! In this episode I'm joined by Minneapolis comedian & musician, Joe Nicola (Stand Up Rim Shots). Joe shares a story about bombing on his first headlining private gig and talks about performing music during the pandemic. We talked about offending crowds, taboo topics, being too mean, and being too arrogant. Then Joe plays a song off his new album! Plus more! Please rate, rev...

Episode 180: Retiring material! In this episode I'm joined by Salt Lake City comedian, Pete Jr. Pete talks about bombing early on in his career. We also talked about the state of comedy in the pandemic, filming Dry Bar Comedy specials together, and retiring material. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a su...

Episode 179: A comedy history lesson! In our season five premier I'm joined by legendary comedian and author, Lue Deck (Comedy Store Documentary on Showtime)!  Lue gives a history lesson of the World Famous Comedy Store starting in the late 1970's. We talked about the future of standup, Lue gives comedy tips, and he shares comedy miracles. Lue also shares a story about bombing while opening for Br...

Episode 178: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles, CA based comedian Michelle Malizaki. Michelle shares a story about bombing at a Chinese restaurant. We talked about Improv, American sitcoms, performing in a foreign language, and finding your audience. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-...

Episode 177: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles, CA based comedian Ai Yoshihara. Ai shares a story about bombing in dive bar. We talked about performing in another language, culture differences in comedy, dealing with prejudice, and learning English. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-o...

Episode 176: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Brooklyn, NY based comedian Adam Gabel. We talked about specific jokes bombing, getting the audience back, writing, and breaking jokes down technically. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Episode 175: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Long Island, NY based comedian Neil Rubenstein. Neil shares a story about doing well in a contest in the first round and then bombing hard in the second round. We talked about tinkering with jokes, writing, and performing in comedy festivals. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message:...

Episode 174: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Los Angeles, CA comedian Ryan Joseph. We talked about building a set from one-liners and becoming a regular on a podcast. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe!  Disclaimer: This episode contains language that maybe considered insensitive and/or offensive by some audience. Thoughts and opinions expressed by g...

Episode 173: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Oakland, CA based comedian Ira Summer. Ira shares a story about performing on a show in which the comic before walked most of the crowd. We talked about being competitive, preparing for shows, applying skills from other professions to comedy and the risk of doing new material on important shows. Plus more! Please rat...

Episode 171: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Nick LeBoeuf from New Hampshire. Nick talked about starting comedy in high school and shared a story about bombing in front of comics he respected. We talked about technical issues, low expectations, and blaming audiences. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/t...

Episode 171: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Holly Johnston from Hopedale, MA. Holly tells a story about bombing at an outdoor comedy show. We then talked about analyzing sets and dealing with hecklers. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

Episode 170: World Series of Comedy week continues! In this episode I'm joined by Geoffrey Eggleston from Los Angeles, CA. We talked about growing up in South Dakota and Geoffrey relives a traumatizing bomb at a previous WSOC event. We talked about musical comedy, stressful road trips, and redemption. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the...

Episode 169: World Series of Comedy week continues! Today I'm joined by Jared Kassebaum and he shares a story about bombing for an audience of surfers. We talked about viral videos, bad intros, and spiritual faith. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Episode 168: World Series of Comedy week continues! Today I'm joined by Vien Phommachanh from the World Series of Comedy. Vien shares his story of bombing in a full house at a comedy club he was hoping to impress. We had a fantastic conversation about rushing to release topical humor, enjoyment from hobbies, and working out new material. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a...

Episode 167: World Series of Comedy week starts now! To kick off this week of non-stop coverage from the WSOC, I'm joined by my good pal & WSOC emcee, Rick Gene. Rick gives us a rundown of the WSOC and what to expect this week. He also shares a story about bombing in a dive bar and insight on the power of words. We talked about prioritizing health, passing out on stage, and the pandemic. Plus...

Episode 166: Displaced comedians! This week I'm joined by Idaho comedian and founder of the popular FB group, Displaced Comedians, Niko Lukoff. Niko shares stories about bombing at both live and virtual shows.  We talked about engaged audiences, growing during the pandemic, traveling for day jobs that allow time for comedy in other cities, and we went deep into virtual comedy. Plus more! Please ra...

Episode 165: Apollo amateur night & bloopers! This week I'm joined by DC based comedian, Maher Matta (Dry Bar Comedy). Maher shares a story about bombing at a corporate gig and his experience performing on the legendary Apollo amateur night in New York, NY. We had a wonderful conversation about crowds needing to laugh post covid, bloopers, comedy festivals, Dry Bar Comedy tapings, and the cons...

Episode 164: High school reunions! This week I'm joined by my long-time pal and San Diego comedian, Al Gavi (Comedy Heights). Al shares stories about bombing at his high school reunion and at a corporate gig. We talked about working clean, producing shows, radio gigs, and having technical difficulties at shows.  Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://an...

Episode 163: Character development! This week I'm joined by by Minneapolis comedian, Morgan Pearson. Morgan loves character theme nights at The Monday Night Comedy Show, though it doesn't always go as planned as Morgan shares a story about bombing as character from a popular cartoon. We discuss writing for characters, pros & cons of virtual comedy, unstated expectations, and being a super fan....

Episode 162: Radio and podcasts! This week I'm joined by former radio personality & Improvisor, Dave Holly. Dave shares great stories about radio goofs from the early days and talks about doing stand-up comedy for the first time. Dan and Dave talked about creating and marketing a podcast, having a radio background along with Improv and theater. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --...

Episode 161: Living in the present! This week I'm joined by my pal, San Diego based comedian, Jesse Egan. Jesse shares a story about bombing on his last show before the quarantine went into full effect. We talked about moving forward, getting ready for Dry Bar Comedy, how mood can effect performances and Jesse talks about touring with Vicki Barbolak from America's Got Talent. Plus more! Please rat...