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Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast

Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny
Stand-Up Comedy
Joke Writing
Comedy
Stand-Up
Nashville
Improv
The Joke Writer's Lab
Clean Comedy
Crowd Work
Farmersburg, Indiana
Comedy Writing
Joke Writer's Lab
Kailua, United States
Pokemon
Cory Booker
Providence, United States
Boston, United States
New York City, United States
New York
Water Slide

Reflections on Comedy, Stand-Up or Otherwise, from Michael Halcomb. Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny. www.michaelhalcomb.live

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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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Leb Brandon
Member of the comedy duo Leb & Austin, performer in the show
Austin & Leb (comedy duo)
Episode: Improv Comedy Duo
Herb Kay
Comedian based in North Carolina, frequent workshop guest
Episode: Using Comedy for Revenge?
Phil Ketron
Comedian known for the Grampy character
GrampyComedy.com
Episode: Comedy Branding 101
Paul Snyder
North Carolina, Charlotte-based comedian with a Dry Bar special
Dry Bar Comedy
Episode: From Open Mics to Dry Bar Comedy
Barry Katz
American television producer, film producer, talent manager
Industry veteran; Blueprint for Success; innuendo about industry roles
Episode: Barry Katz Unplugged: Elevate Your Act
Mack Dryden
Comedian, writer, and performer with a 46-year career in stand-up and television
Episode: Learning from One of Comedy's Living Legends
Tyrone Burston
Comedian from Charlotte, North Carolina
Burston Comedy
Episode: The Evolution of Jokes
Big Rich Brock
Comedian, former pastor
Big Rich and Friends / Rich Brock
Episode: Comedy, Faith, and Finding Your Voice
Tommy Morin
Comedian, guest on the episode
Episode: Clean Comedy, Big Impact

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Michael Halcomb
Host of the show, central figure guiding live joke-writing sessions and career discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#162
United States/Comedy/Stand-Up
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#140
United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#167
France/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#192
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Apple Podcasts
#77
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Apple Podcasts
#99
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A.I. and Joke Writing
Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting stand-up?
Start telling jokes publicly, test originals with real audiences, and use quick test formats to build confidence before pursuing paid gigs.
A.I. and Joke Writing
Q: Do you have a writing routine?
Herb explains he tests material in real settings, uses AI for timing insights rather than premises, and leverages routine live riffing to refine timing and delivery.
The Art of Escalation
Q: How do you approach building a bit around a common situation like a 911 automated system?
Start with reality versus expectation, identify the gaps, and escalate the premise with multiple punchlines and possible act-outs to find what lands.
The Art of Escalation
Q: What is the main goal of bringing a premise to a session like this?
To workshop the joke, explore different angles, and tag or punch up the material by getting a second set of eyes and ideas from a peer.
Comedy Branding 101
Q: What are your best one or two pieces of advice for someone thinking about starting stand-up or taking it seriously?
Don't call yourself a stand-up until you're actually doing it. Start as a hobby, prove you can be funny and relatable, and only then consider the professional moniker. Ensure your material is relatable and you're having fun on stage; if the audience isn't connected to the content, nothing else matters.

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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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