
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 | 142 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stand-UpComedy | |||

In this episode 139 of Messed-Up to Set-Ups, Paula Jane Newman is back in the lab with me for Part 3 of our chat. In this one, we pull back the curtain once again on the joke writing process. We take rough jokes and premises apart, test punchlines, t... more
Hello, Friend! In Episode 138 of Messed-Up to Set-Ups, I’m back with Paula Jane Newman for Part 2 of our conversation, and this one is all about shaping jokes in real time, finding the funny in British-to-American misunderstandings, and turning awkwa... more
Hello, Friend! Welcome to Episode 137 of Messed-Up to Set-Ups! In this first part of three (something that’s never happened on the podcast before!), I kick off my conversation with the absolutely hilarious Paula Jane Newman. We start by diving into h... more
Hello, Friend! In this episode of Messed-Up to Set-Ups, I sit down again with comedian Chris Crawford for a hilarious live joke-workshopping session. In this one, we build, punch up, and reshape ideas in real time. We get into names, wordplay, farts,... more
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The show centers on practical, workshop-style conversations about comedy, joke writing, and performing. Episodes frequently feature live brainstorming, premise development, crowd-work techniques, and branding considerations for comedians, often with guests ranging from up-and-coming comics to seasoned industry veterans. Across episodes, listeners get a transparent look at the joke-writing process, collaboration dynamics, and strategies for building a performing career, including marketing, touring, and diversification beyond live shows. A standout aspect is the frequent integration of real-time writing exercises, coaching, and collaborative riffs, which can be especially valuable for aspiring comics or teams that support comedians in conten... more
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