Standing Up, Week 3 How to know if what you’re doing will work. Anthony Renda, Tom Fickle, and Brittany Raper join me to talk comedy, their process, stage fright, and the psychology of performing. Plus, Brittany and I talk about a vulnerable and sensitive topic. If you’ve ever felt a bias because of…
Standing Up The Journey to Becoming a Stand-Up Comedian Happens With The Help and Support of a Great New Community. This week’s Standing Up guests are Kyriaki Chonacas and Brittany Raper. This multi-part episode series traces our origins and evolution into stand-up comedians. If you didn’t already know, I decided to become a stand-up comic….
What It Takes To Walk The Path to Stand-up Comedy In this week’s episode, I continue to chronicle the journey to becoming a stand-up comedian. And I have help! I’ve already mentioned that as part of this process, I decided to allow myself to suck. I’m keeping a Beginner’s Mind (seems to be crucial for…
Three Key Benefits of Doing Something That Scares You. If you feel like you’re in a rut or need a creative jumpstart, listen to this episode. In it, I give three major benefits of doing things that challenge you. What would you try?
How to start listening to your intuition to create and thrive Gut feelings. Butterflies in your stomach. The hairs on the back of your neck. These are all facets of your intuition. Your instincts. Most of us no longer rely on our intuition and we should. Instead we rely on intellect. But intellect only takes…
Hugh Jackman at the Nassau Coliseum. For sheer entertainment value, last night’s Hugh Jackman concert ranks up there with the best I’ve seen. (Don’t read on if you’re planning on seeing the show and want to be surprised). Yes, there were a few pitch issues (his voice was tired on the low notes. And also,…
I get it. You’ve got a ton to do. Every day. But somewhere in the back of your head, this tiny voice is saying, “But didn’t you say you want to write a book/act in a play/learn the guitar?” And as much as you try to ignore that little voice, it never hushes up. I’ve…
If Patience is Such a Virtue, Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About This Teapot? Here’s the problem with it being close to my Birthday. I start shopping. In fact, Rich hates it because I always end up buying whatever I might want before he gets a chance to get it for me. But when…
Gender Identity, Dolls, and Strappy Sandals I’m going to say something that is potentially incendiary. I don’t mean it to be, but here goes. I’ve been noticing a trend recently and it has to do with gender-non-conforming clothes, products, and marketing. Please note: I am not trying to be insulting or insensitive to gender-fluid or…