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Vilmos a comedy veteran mentors up and coming comedian Paul Curtis. Every week they discuss what it takes to work in the world of standup comedy.
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This is the last episode of the podcast. Vilmos and Paul Curtis both would like to thank you for listening and your support. Hear their final thoughts.
Paul give advice to a comic that is featuring for the first time. A comic torches his career online.
Vilmos and Paul discuss Bill Hicks and one of the principles of comedy he lived by.
Why it's wrong to apologize for a set. Vilmos and Paul discuss an article on the 6 essential ingredients to humor.
Why comedians should watch the weather. Is it normal for a comic to dislike watching a video of themselves performing? Can taking an improv class help your standup?
Should you go to as many clubs as possible when you start out? What is better use of time? Going to a comedy class or getting stage time? What do you do when you lose your place on stage.
Do standup comics and wrestlers have anything in common? When do you know if you're 'comic' funny?
A comedian punches another comedian on stage. Should you do jokes about religion or politics?
The show starts with a discussion on bringer shows. Then goes into a discussion about how building an audience can help with bookings.
What is the best way to practice a new joke? Vilmos and Paul share the best advice they ever got.
Discussed in this episode. How does your behavior off stage affect your ability to get booked for a future date? What do you do if the club puts you in a bad hotel?
Vilmos and Paul discuss video recording.
Vilmos had some car trouble on his recent run. He shares some tips on where to get service while on the road.
Vilmos adds to the discussion from the last episode and explains how private your personal information really is on the Internet. Also discussed, why it is not a good idea to air your dirty laundry with a club on the Internet.
It's almost tax time and Vilmos talks about some of the things a comedian can expense. Also discussed is what options do comedians have when it comes to setting up a web site.
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