Wendy Maybury, comedian, speaker and mom joins Bryan Gallagher, General Manager of House of Comedy to peel back the curtain on the world of stand-up comedy. Together, we explore the awkward, hilarious and heartfelt moments that make stand-up unforgettable. And listeners may learn why stand-up comedy may be the bravest thing you could ever do.

You’ll also learn about free comedy writing workshops, uncover some of the big names in comedy that have headlines at House of Comedy, and uncover the kindness that threads through the Twin Cities comedy community. This episode is funny, warm and filled with real-life punchlines.

2:00 Brian’s adventure that brought him to Minnesota and House of Comedy

4:00 Why stand-up comedy is one of the bravest things you can do

5:30 Attending a comedy show is a great idea for a first date

6:00 How being a military brat prepared Wendy for a career in stand-up

7:30 Her first private stand-up gig…what could go wrong?

8:45 Free comedy writing workshops every Wednesday at House of Comedy

11:45 Some of the national comedians that have performed at HOC

15:30 The kindness behind the Minneapolis comedy community

16:50 That time the comedians needed to pivot to fit the audience

19:30 ‘Day-drinking with Mom’ was created to give mom’s an opportunity to shine

Click here to find out more about Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy www.moa.houseofcomedy.net

Click here to find out more about Wendy at www.wendymaybury.com or on FaceBook, TikTok, and Instagram

Guests: Wendy Maybury, Comedian, Photographer, Speaker and mom; Bryan Gallagher, General Manager at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy

Hosts: Daniel Jasper

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