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How Things Go Viral And More Stuff I’m Thinking About This Week
Here’s what you should check out this week including insight into why people share content, a look at Kickstarter economics, and much more. →
How To Create Your Own Tosh.O Show And More Stuff I’m Thinking About This Week
Here’s what you should check out this week including how you can create your own Tosh-type show, Ari Shaffir’s tips for young comics, and much more. →
Comics Have Too Many One-Night Stands And More Stuff I’m Thinking About This Week
Here’s what you should check out this week including an interview with Louis CK, Bert Kreischer’s advice for newer comics, and a tip for landing acting gigs. →
A Comedian’s Free Tumblr Comedy Class And More Stuff I’m Thinking About This Week
Here’s what you should check out this week including a Tumblr comedy class, how to get sponsors for your podcast, a new comedy documentary and more. →
You Know What Comics Really Hate? The Audience.
Lots of comics hate the audiences they perform for – and that might be one of the biggest reasons they fail. Here’s a look at the reasons why… →
The Most Annoying Thing Comics Do And More Stuff I’m Thinking About This Week
Here’s a few things I’ve noticed in the comedy business recently including what’s probably the worst marketing move a comic can make. →
Amanda Palmer and the Art of Asking
Amanda Palmer, a musician who’s raised the most money ever to fund an album on Kickstarter reveals what she’s learned from asking for things from her fans. →
Why Every Comedian Should Pay Attention To The New Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings
Here’s why every comedian needs to pay attention to the new Nielsen Twitter TV ratings and how it will change what gets made and who gets cast. →
Everybody In Comedy Is Getting Taken Advantage Of – And That’s OK
The debate over whether comedians should get paid misses a larger point – everybody in comedy is using everybody else. At least they should be… →
Maybe You’re Just Not Good Enough
Here’s a little tough love for comedians who wonder why social media hasn’t helped them build a bigger fanbase. →