My First Joke

In the last episode of our first season, Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman) tells us about THREE of his first jokes that really worked on stage. He also discusses how he narrows down his tho…

Jonathan van Halem (Tooning Out The News) tells us about his first joke that really worked on stage. He also shares his 50-state joke philosophy, argues that you should know whether a joke will work …

Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) tells us about his first joke that really worked on stage. He also talks embracing musical theater, recounts his journey from quiet kid to big ole ham, and shares the joy…

Reid Pope (Vulture) tells us about their first joke that really worked on stage. They also share how they let go of their fear of being cute, how they stack punchlines to reach a wider audience, and …

Asha Ward (SNL) tells us about her first joke that really worked on stage. She also reads out the one-liners she wrote in high school, shares how a motivational speaker changed her life, and talks jo…

Ashton Womack (The Daily Show, Comedy Central) tells us about his first joke that really worked on stage. Other topics include meeting his standup comedian dad, gaining perspective, and starting come…

Isabel Hagen (The Tonight Show, JFL) tells us about her first joke that really worked on stage. Other topics include bad comedy advice from men, going from Juilliard to open mics, and the one suggest…

Moss Perricone (Patriot Act, The Other Two) tells us about his first joke that really worked on stage. Other topics include supportive dads, oversharing in front of audiences, and drinking forties of…