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The Business Side of Stand-Up

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Here at the Funny Muscle Pod, we chat a lot about the skills in crafting jokes, but in this episode, we take a hard turn to the business side of comedy. And although the business of stand-up is as glamorous as a motel continental breakfast, it’s needed. We grill Mike, a seasoned touring comedian, on crucial survival skills, such as how to avoid burnout on the road (step one: don’t live entirely on gas station taquitos), why you need an EPK (which we promise is not a new cryptocurrency), and the dark, mysterious science of venue pricing. Also, we talk about selling merch, because nothing says 'comedy legend' like convincing strangers to buy a T-shirt with your face on it.

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55 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Comedy #Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler #Chris Stiffler #Mike Lukas

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The Business Side of Stand-Up

The Funny Muscle Podcast

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Content provided by Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler, Mike Lukas, and Chris Stiffler. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler, Mike Lukas, and Chris Stiffler or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Here at the Funny Muscle Pod, we chat a lot about the skills in crafting jokes, but in this episode, we take a hard turn to the business side of comedy. And although the business of stand-up is as glamorous as a motel continental breakfast, it’s needed. We grill Mike, a seasoned touring comedian, on crucial survival skills, such as how to avoid burnout on the road (step one: don’t live entirely on gas station taquitos), why you need an EPK (which we promise is not a new cryptocurrency), and the dark, mysterious science of venue pricing. Also, we talk about selling merch, because nothing says 'comedy legend' like convincing strangers to buy a T-shirt with your face on it.

… continue reading

55 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Comedy #Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler #Chris Stiffler #Mike Lukas

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