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Comedy Without the Obvious Punchline – Refreshing! | Michael Yo | Finding your Comedic Genius
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Catch Michael Yo on is ISSA TRU! Tour! For dates, tickets and more go to http://michaelyo.com!In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of a comedian's stage persona — from self-deprecating humor to setting boundaries on what topics feel authentic. Learn how comedians navigate controversial topics, audience expectations, and personal storytelling.🎭 "I'm not going to talk about Will Smith punching Chris Rock..." — and here's why.🎙️ Explore the idea of comedic authenticity and how comics find their voice.📚 Featuring insights from Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comedic Genius.Find Adam's book here: https://a.co/d/eDXPMMI0:00 Interview with Adam Bloom2:00 Adam's first time on Stage5:57 Talent alone isn't enough... you have to work at it11:11 The experience of working with big name comedians17:36 What "Finding Your Comedic Genius" can do for your act25:05 Finding your comedic persona on stage30:40 Adam's working making it to Time Magazine34:10 Every comic should know "The Seesaw Method".Whether you're a stand-up enthusiast or an aspiring comic, this video offers real talk on the emotional and strategic journey behind the mic.🔥 Hashtags#StandUpComedy #ComedyTips #ComedianLife #SelfDeprecatingHumor #AdamBloom #FindingYourVoice #ComedyPersona #BehindTheScenes #ComedyWriting #CreativeProcessMore from Michael Yo 마이클 요Support Michael Yo💰 I self-fund everything I do! Support me here: https://www.venmo.com/u/MichaelYo🌐 Website: https://michaelyo.com🎤 Tour Dates: https://michaelyo.com/tour🛒 Merch: https://39c13c-2.myshopify.com🛍️ Yo Fam Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michaelyoFollow Michael Yo👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelYo🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyo📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyo🎵 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@michaelyoyoWatch Michael Yo🎬 Michael Yo Comedy: http://youtube.com/@MichaelYoComedy📺 Michael Yo Clips: http://youtube.com/@MichaelYoClips🎙️ Yo Show Podcast: http://youtube.com/@YoShowPodcast🎤 Comics on Canes: http://youtube.com/@ComicsonCanesAbout Michael YoMichael Yo is a 2-time Emmy nominee, comedian, actor, and host, featured on the Joe Rogan Experience and The Adam Carolla Show. His latest comedy special “I Never Thought” (watch here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=X654tRelADo) has been critically acclaimed. He also made it to the Quarter-Finals on America’s Got Talent Season 15, earning a "Yes" from all four judges.Michael is a regular host on SiriusXM’s Pop2K and the A+E series 1,000 Ways to Dine. He has starred in the Apple TV+ series Amber Brown and appeared on Kevin Can Wait and CBS’s Happy Together. Michael also headlines across the country and hosts the popular Yo Show Podcast where he interviews celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jo Koy, The Rock, and more.#MichaelYo #Comedy #Podcast #YoShow #Standup #AGT #Pop2K #AmberBrown #Comedian #Venmo #SupportMichaelYo #Merch #Tour
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Manage episode 475703586 series 2557033
Catch Michael Yo on is ISSA TRU! Tour! For dates, tickets and more go to http://michaelyo.com!In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of a comedian's stage persona — from self-deprecating humor to setting boundaries on what topics feel authentic. Learn how comedians navigate controversial topics, audience expectations, and personal storytelling.🎭 "I'm not going to talk about Will Smith punching Chris Rock..." — and here's why.🎙️ Explore the idea of comedic authenticity and how comics find their voice.📚 Featuring insights from Adam Bloom's Finding Your Comedic Genius.Find Adam's book here: https://a.co/d/eDXPMMI0:00 Interview with Adam Bloom2:00 Adam's first time on Stage5:57 Talent alone isn't enough... you have to work at it11:11 The experience of working with big name comedians17:36 What "Finding Your Comedic Genius" can do for your act25:05 Finding your comedic persona on stage30:40 Adam's working making it to Time Magazine34:10 Every comic should know "The Seesaw Method".Whether you're a stand-up enthusiast or an aspiring comic, this video offers real talk on the emotional and strategic journey behind the mic.🔥 Hashtags#StandUpComedy #ComedyTips #ComedianLife #SelfDeprecatingHumor #AdamBloom #FindingYourVoice #ComedyPersona #BehindTheScenes #ComedyWriting #CreativeProcessMore from Michael Yo 마이클 요Support Michael Yo💰 I self-fund everything I do! Support me here: https://www.venmo.com/u/MichaelYo🌐 Website: https://michaelyo.com🎤 Tour Dates: https://michaelyo.com/tour🛒 Merch: https://39c13c-2.myshopify.com🛍️ Yo Fam Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michaelyoFollow Michael Yo👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelYo🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelyo📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyo🎵 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@michaelyoyoWatch Michael Yo🎬 Michael Yo Comedy: http://youtube.com/@MichaelYoComedy📺 Michael Yo Clips: http://youtube.com/@MichaelYoClips🎙️ Yo Show Podcast: http://youtube.com/@YoShowPodcast🎤 Comics on Canes: http://youtube.com/@ComicsonCanesAbout Michael YoMichael Yo is a 2-time Emmy nominee, comedian, actor, and host, featured on the Joe Rogan Experience and The Adam Carolla Show. His latest comedy special “I Never Thought” (watch here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=X654tRelADo) has been critically acclaimed. He also made it to the Quarter-Finals on America’s Got Talent Season 15, earning a "Yes" from all four judges.Michael is a regular host on SiriusXM’s Pop2K and the A+E series 1,000 Ways to Dine. He has starred in the Apple TV+ series Amber Brown and appeared on Kevin Can Wait and CBS’s Happy Together. Michael also headlines across the country and hosts the popular Yo Show Podcast where he interviews celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jo Koy, The Rock, and more.#MichaelYo #Comedy #Podcast #YoShow #Standup #AGT #Pop2K #AmberBrown #Comedian #Venmo #SupportMichaelYo #Merch #Tour
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