
Reflections on Comedy, Stand-Up or Otherwise, from Michael Halcomb. Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny. www.michaelhalcomb.live
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stand-UpComedy | |||

Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I dive into the hilarious world of friendship hierarchies with Atlanta-based comedian, Yoshee So. We get into his comedy journey, his writing process, and some advice for other comedians. We a... more
Hello, Friend! In this episode of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I, Michael Halcomb, dive back into the world of Southern humor with the hilarious comedy duo Austin & Leb (although, mostly just Leb, due to Austin’s nuisance of an internet connec... more
Hello, Friend. If you missed The Joke Writer’s Lab live stream #4 today, you can watch it again at your leisure. In this session, I take a random, half-formed idea and turn it into a fully structured story bit using what I call “The W Method,” showin... more
Hello, Friend! In this episode of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I, Michael Halcomb, sit down with the hilarious, Tennessee-based comedy duo Austin & Leb. We get into their journey from church skits to tours, to sharing insights on improv, to cr... more
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The show features veteran stand-up comedians and industry veterans who walk through the craft of comedy with a workshop-like, collaborative format. Episodes frequently center on joke-writing, crowd-work, material testing, and career trajectories—from open mics to national tours and even international venues. A distinctive trait is the hands-on, live-writing approach: hosts and guests riff on premises, test setups in real time, and share practical tips for refining bits, staying authentic, and sustaining a long-running act. Frequent themes include balancing life and comedy, clean versus edgier material, the business side of touring, and building a supportive writing community. Listeners can expect actionable guidance for aspiring comics, plu... more
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