5 best stand-up comedy specials on Netflix to stream right now — Tom's Guide Many of us suffer from a chronic inability to choose what to watch the moment we open Netflix. However, stand-up comedy specials are the perfect antidote when nothing else appeals. Generally clocking ...

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What's so funny about Kansas City? A beginner's guide to the local comedy scene — KCUR Whether you’re jonesing to take some improv classes, hop on the open mic, or just catch a weekend show, Kansas City's clubs and theaters offer plenty of ways to flex your funny bone.

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3 Wild Moments Stand-Up Comedians Got Physical With Their Audience — VICE You’d be hard-pressed to find a stand-up comedian who enjoys being heckled. Most of them will tell you that there’s nothing worse than having your set interrupted by an unruly audience member—aside fr...

The Kenny Moore video was legendary - not only with comedians, but also those of us booking shows. I don't remember anyone scheduling him (I didn't) but like "Cheers" everybody knew his name.
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Mondays online comedy writing workshop sold out. Space still open 4 Wednesdays starting 5-6:
5-6, 13, 20 & 27
Website has been updated 4 registration. Thx & keep laughing!
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He Tried to Deliver the Perfect Comedy Set - Here’s What Happened Instead | Working Comic #51 YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

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Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups

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Never promise what you can’t deliver Hey Dave – I need some advice… although I think I already know the answer. A booker asked if I could do an hour clean for corporate and 90 minutes for cruises. I’ve got about 40 clean. I already hu…

Comedians building a career, honesty isn’t always easy - especially when bookers ask if you can do more time than you’re ready for. Say no & risk losing the gig or say yes & risk losing something bigger? That’s the focus of this week’s FAQ and Answer:
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Meeting Dave Chappelle | How To Be A Working Comic 53 YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

It took just ONE phone call to help a future comedy legend land a spot at a legendary Hollywood comedy club. That single opportunity led to a national television appearance - and much, MUCH more.
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'You're lucky to get £30 a gig': How much stand-up comedians really earn — The i Paper While those at the top can make big money, for most, working in comedy demands years of unpaid graft

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We Warned Him NOT To Tell That Joke | Working Comic 52 #comedians #standupcomedy #comedycoach YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

An aspiring comedian wrote a new joke and tried it out in our workshop. The reaction from the room was unanimous - it wasn’t as funny as the rest of his material. Our advice was not do it - the result was not what we expected… youtu.be/klAbquNjA8k?...

Running "The Light" is the topic for this week's FAQ and Answer:
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Ending our Florida trek with my stand-up comedy workshop at Del Webb Sunbridge in St. Cloud. Fun crowd, funny jokes and stories, excellent name-dropping (on my part!), and laughs. Biggest applause? When I told them today was Debbie's and my 32nd wedding anniversary. Keep laughing!! TheComedyBook.com

I'm a successful comedian without a pension - there's no way I can stop working Every now and then, I find myself overwhelmed with rage at my state school education, because there were zero lessons about money

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Another photo from Wednesday’s comedy workshop show at The Tampa Funny Bone. Possible captions:
“Advancing to the next round on ‘American Idol’ is…”
“Can the prosecution identify the suspect from this line-up?”

Shout-out Legacy Pointe at UCF in Oviedo FL 4 hosting "The Beatles: Making the 1960s FAB!" I couldn't fit back of room in photo. Guess too much rush to front after I said I'd invited Ringo. BTW - he didn't make it. LOL!! Thx everyone 4 a FAB afternoon! BeatlesProgram.com

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Louis C.K. Is Back in Business With Netflix The streamer has tapped the once-exiled comedian to headline a show at The Hollywood Bowl and will premiere his upcoming standup special.

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Congratulations to all the comedians at Wednesday's comedy workshop showcase at The Tampa Funny Bone. We had another big crowd and BIG laughs. AND the comics all came through with funny sets. It was a great night! TheComedyBook.com

Business Advice for Comedians: How Much Personal Information Is Too Much? Hey Dave – I took your workshop about a year ago. During the business session you mentioned not putting your home address on promotional material. Another comic told me the opposite — that if I’m s…

Comedians once the spotlight fades and you head home, most would prefer the attention fade with it. Privacy and safety are basic parts of everyday life.
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How Arsenio Hall Dreamed Up His Life — The New Yorker The actor, comedian, and former talk-show host on his path from doing magic tricks and telling jokes to creating a TV show for the culture.

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Just ONE Phone Call | How To Be A Working Comic 53 YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

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Burning Bridges | HowTo Be A Working Comic #18 YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

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Still 3 spots open for online comedy writing workshop starting 2-nite Wed 3-25. Link has info & register. We'll add the laughs at 7 pm EST thecomedybook.com/index.php/on...

Springsteen will sing Saturday at No Kings rally in St. Paul He’ll offer “Streets of Minneapolis” before he opens his tour Tuesday at Target Center.

Bruce Springsteen apparently can’t get enough of the Twin Cities.

Before he kicks off his tour in Minneapolis, he’ll perform at the No Kings rally on Saturday at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul.

They want you focused on wars abroad while they destroy communities at home.
Billions for bombs. Nothing for healthcare. Nothing for housing. Nothing for you.

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March 28. We SHOW UP! WE TAKE A STAND! LFG! #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/uET9fBtS

It's getting more dangerous to be a comedian — but was it ever safe? — The Forward Jacques Berlinerblau's new book examines the limits of free speech in an era of ideological contention and internet virality

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We still have 3 spots open for the online comedy writing workshop starting tonight - Monday, March 23. Here are the dates:
Mondays: March 23, 30, April 6 and 13
Wednesdays: March 25 (skip April 1), April 8, 15 and 22
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Laughing About Life Is An Essential Survival Tool — India Currents Headlines like these paint a harrowing picture of a world teetering on the edge of global conflict and economic collapse. For many, the morning news cycle has become a source of profound dread, a rele...

“A media briefing hosted by American Community Media on March 6, 2026, brought together prominent voices to discuss why satire is an essential survival tool when the news feels overwhelming.”
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Business Advice for Comedians: How Much Personal Information Is Too Much? Hey Dave – I took your workshop about a year ago. During the business session you mentioned not putting your home address on promotional material. Another comic told me the opposite — that if I’m s…

Comedians need people watching, reacting & giving feedback. But once the spotlight fades and you head home, most performers would prefer the attention fade with it. Privacy & and safety are basic parts of everyday life.
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🎤 Stop Writing Alone. Start Writing Funny. Next round of Comedy Writing Workshops is confirmed - and limited to just 6 comics per group. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a writers’ room. Six spaces. Four weeks. Real progress.
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