Comedy Mom

Hey all you cool cats and kittens, 

I did my first full hour on stage last weekend, and learned some value lessons I wanted to pass along. Seriously, setting yourself up for success will help you tre…

There are two different kinds of performers who explore this artform of ours. Artists and Entertainers. It's okay to be an artist. Don't let anyone pressure you into commercializing your comedy if yo…

I am spilling some Tea, and I have no doubt some people are going to be pissed. 

If you working a small scene like I do, you will probably recognize one of these toxic booking styles. Hell, I have re…

I was talking to a couple comics from the scene recently. They felt like they had to "perfect" at open mic. There seems to be this idea that open mics are like mini showcases and you have to have to …

Yes! I am trying to get back into the swing of things! Like any parental unit, I constantly think about how to keep the comedians and audience safe when producing live shows right now. I've been luck…

Yes, I am back and trying to get in the podcast swing again. It has been a weird time for everyone. And, I am serious that THIS SONG has become my theme song. 

I did this interview with Niko Lukoff a…

When people think about getting into stand up comedy, they think about the glory. The crowds, the attention, the IG fans. Everyone thinks about being the next Joe Rogan, Dan Stanhope and Amy Schumer.…

It is competition season for my comedy scene, which always flares up everyone's competitive nature. Here's the thing: The idea that Stand Up Comedy is somehow a competitive thing, is absolutely bulls…

Athletes will do a different sport or exercise to help their main sport. This is cross training. Dancers will strength train. Football players will do yoga and swimming. Cyclists will cross country s…

This Episode is a little adversarial. It might hurt some feelings. 

Being A Big Fish In A Small Pond Doesn't Mean Sh*t. 

There. I said it. It's so easy in a small scene to feel like a big deal.  Comi…

"Pouring salt in my sugar won't make yours any sweeter
Pissing in my yard ain't gonna make yours any greener" 

Kacey Musgraves, Biscuits

It's easy to get distracted in comedy. This episode is all abo…

It's that time of year! If you have "Try Stand Up Comedy" on your list of resolutions like I did in 2015 this episode is for you. Your first open mic is like an amusement park ride. Go into it ready …

I honestly thought about calling this episode "Why All Bookers Are Assholes." 

Don't even stress about whether you are getting booked if you are less than two years in. Some Bookers have rules about …

I recorded this episode on December 4th. The time of year I sit down and start thinking about my goals for the upcoming year. This episode is all about how to set goals that are SMART: Specific, Meas…

I sat down with my MoM after Thanksgiving to talk about her perspective on the whole thing. The parents of comics have an interesting vantage point on our material. Plus, if you pay enough attention,…

Jessica is a staple in the Bend comedy scene! We talk about her first open mic, advice for new comics and dating life! We were going to record this live, but the weather took a sh*t on Central Oregon…