Attempting Stand-up Comedy (Tim Cambridge)
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| 09 Feb 2024 | Welcome to Attempting Stand-up Comedy | 00:00:52 | |
Welcome to the "Attempting Stand-up Comedy" podcast! Together, let's laugh more and enjoy the surprising power of comedy. What's the process of taking the stage and performing comedy? Hear stories of comedians, writers and performers who bring comedy to audiences around the world. | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | Testing Jokes At Open Mic | 00:06:41 | |
Welcome to the journal entry edition of "Attempting Stand-Up Comedy" where I share an update on this adventure. This being the very first journal entry makes me want to scream with fear! The courage to take the stage and test a joke is like jumping into a cage with a dozen lions. How big would that cage have to be? Enjoy this episode and remember, I need you on this adventure so thanks for listening and subscribing! Until next time, wherever you go, Laugh! | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (Book Review) | 00:11:23 | |
Where do you turn to learn about comedy, writing, and performing? I'm looking to other comics who have blazed a trail already. Especially those who have a story of working hard, starting with no material, just an idea, and a dream to take the stage and make others laugh. Steve Martin's story in his book "Born Standing Up: A Comics Life" is a power-punch of inspiration and instruction on this crazy idea of attempting stand-up comedy. Enjoy this book review where I share five key takeaways and one big ahh-hah from his book. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | School of Laughs with Rik Roberts | 01:00:27 | |
When it comes to learning how to write comedy it takes time and tenacity. Plus, it takes a good coach or teacher to show your the pathway to finding the joke. Comedian Rik Roberts, founder of "School of Laughs" is a full-time comedian and joke writer. Enjoy this conversation about the craft of comedy and living daily in search for the next joke. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Laughing Thru Learning | 00:06:05 | |
The attempting stand-up comedy adventure continues and on this journal entry the topic of learning thru laughing is on the table. Without the discipline to write and test material there is not new joke. Laughing and learning go hand-in-hand. Plus, hear some secrets to overcoming self-doubt. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Secrets of Humor with Matthew Dicks | 00:48:44 | |
Matthew Dicks drops secrets on how to create humor and laughter. We hear about how he builds content to take the stage. How does Matthew face rejection and still have bravery to step on stage. He shares about how to build suspense and surprise. As an author, humorist columnist plus stand-up comedy performer, this episode is jam packed with helpful insights into attempting stand-up comedy. | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | Laugh At Yourself with Joe Pontillo | 00:44:15 | |
Comedian Joe Pontillo brings comedy to audiences first by laughing at himself. Take a sneak peak inside the creative process of writing comedy and finding topics that make audiences laugh. You will enjoy stories of his start in comedy and the thrill of performing venues all types. If you are in New York City, make sure to search and see Joe Pontillo live for some laughs. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Rhinoceros Success Book Review | 00:06:01 | |
There is a single promises when it comes to attempting stand-up comedy and that is you will face rejection. The bravery to take the stage is met with the big question, will people laugh? Silence teaches as much as laughter does. However, what can we do as performers and writers to be ready for the battle against self-doubt? Have the mindset of a rhinoceros and in the bestseller "Rhinoceros Success" by Scott Alexander we find a gem of a secret for overcoming the challenge of fear and rejection. Enjoy this book review and discover the five take-aways and one big ahhh-ha! | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Unleash Your Funny with David Dean | 01:03:46 | |
There is one goal of a comedian stepping on stage: Be funny. The hardest part of this process is what's going on in your mind before you take the stage. Preparing yourself is vital for this adventure in stand-up comedy. On this episode, we have a conversation with David Dean who has been full-time in comedy for 35 years. He got his start at Second City in Chicago. Bigger than the jokes you tell is the mindset you develop to handle this craft of comedy and David Dean shares some insights and tips to prepare you to unleash your funny. | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | TEDx Performance Journal Entry | 00:09:38 | |
The adventure of writing comedy and performing can take you to stages you only dream of. Today's journal entry marks a moment of thrill and overcoming fear to write and challenge self to try something new. Plus, I share a surprise from the road of a place I try to find and enjoy when I'm out of town. Thanks for being on this journey of attempting stand-up comedy. Stay tuned! I'll share the link to the TEDx performance on the @timcambridge Instagram soon. | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | Rhinoceros Success with Scott Alexander | 00:32:58 | |
What does it take to be successful? Enjoy this conversation with best selling author Scott Alexander of the book "Rhinoceros Success" on what it takes to charge in life and achieve what you want. Daily, we face obstacles and must find the strength and resilience to overcome each hurdle we face. Scott Alexander has proven advice on how to face these adventures of life. Also, you will learn the true meaning of what it means to be motivated. Attempting anything creative from stand-up comedy to stepping on a stage takes courage and a level of bravery. This interview helps us develop a mindset and approach to stay on course. Order the book "Rhinoceros Success" by Scott Alexander.
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| 12 Mar 2025 | Working on Funny with Tim Cambridge | 00:06:25 | |
Welcome to the journal entry episode where I share about working on the funny. The process is endless and the learning is truly fun! The comedy club I attend to work on joke writing has changed their paying for parking process and it's frustrating. Plus, find out the fun process we exercise at comedy class that is truly energizing to the creative process. Learn more on this episode and wherever you go, laugh! Guitar music by: Angelo Janotti | |||