Five Things I Learned From Forensic Files

Comedy from a TV show? You betcha! I watch a variety of murder shows from Forensic Files to Who the Bleep Did I Marry and beyond, and I’ve learned more than how to get away with murder. I’ve put together a list of 5 things that you can learn and apply to...

Bombing Onstage: An Important Lesson

I’ve had a few weeks in my early comedy career that REALLY stand out . . . for the beating I took onstage. Not a physical beating, but mentally they were knockouts. One memorable week of being pummeled started out great. I had a killer set on the first show of the...

My Tax Day Joke and Quick Tips for Writing One

Today is TAX DAY! Which is the perfect day to A. Write jokes about taxes and B. write a blog post about writing current events jokes. Writing jokes based on current events is a great way to stay relevant and engage with your audience. With the constant flow of news...

How to Write Humor Like the Super Bowl Commercials

You may not have $10 million to spend on a funny ad like the Super Bowl Commercials, BUT you can still write humor like a Super Bowl advertiser to make your marketing message stand out. Here are 5 ways that many of the ads found the humor – and you can do it for your...

What is a Master of Ceremonies?

Someone asked me recently “What is a master of ceremonies?” (AKA “emcee” or “MC”). I can sum it up in 4 words – Keeps The Event Flowing. Okay, there’s a LOT more to it than that BUT if you haven’t explored using a Master of Ceremonies for your conference or event then...