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Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton

David Walton
Stand-Up Comedy
Standup Comedy
Parenting
Comedy
Cocaine
Open Mics
Open Mic
Mindfulness
Midlife Crisis
Marriage
Social Media
Ninth Grade Experience
Fear Of Public Speaking
Standup
Claude
Vulnerability
Creative Process
Humor
Comic Insights
Sexuality

This is an audio journal of actor, David Walton (Fired Up, New Girl, About a Boy, Bad Moms, Power:Ghost) as he builds a standup comedy set in public with the help of comedians and friends. New episodes every Thursday.

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David Walton
Host of Starting Standup in Maine. Shares personal experiences and reflections while performing standup comedy and building his set. Richard's humor balances with vulnerability and introspection, engaging listeners with relatable stories.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Unhinged but brave

    Wild premise from a guy you probably recognize but aren’t sure where from. Nice to step onto someone’s brain learning something new. Gutsy. Stay fresh.

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    United Statesa year ago

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The comedic style is seen as fresh and engaging, with personal anecdotes that resonate with many parents and individuals in creative fields.
Listeners appreciate the show for its blend of humor and vulnerability, often noting the relatability of the content and the authenticity of the host.

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#91
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Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up
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#180
Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#54
France/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#63
Germany/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#38
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#28 Kevin Christy Interview
Q: What do you think the key to the joke writing is?
Word economy and understanding how you come across.
#28 Kevin Christy Interview
Q: What would you advise, is stand up the same as acting?
Just start at any age; stand up is a numbers game, and it's maybe the fairest area of show business where the best joke writers tend to do the best.
#27 Casey Watson Interview
Q: What are some tips for someone starting in comedy?
Casey suggests learning how to write a joke before working on storytelling, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills.
#27 Casey Watson Interview
Q: How do you handle getting that first laugh?
Casey mentions that the first laugh takes away his anxiety, and he often tries to engage the audience with a riff about something in the room.
#27 Casey Watson Interview
Q: What is the impetus to begin writing and telling jokes?
Casey started writing and telling jokes after graduating college during the pandemic, watching a lot of stand-up and feeling inspired to try it himself.

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