F-Muscle Pod Epi-34: Million Words Writing Challenge
December 23, 2024
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Funny Muscle Podcast Episode 34 Chris travels to Dallas for this one. He joins Mike’s
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Everyone has a Funny Muscle...
Discover yours, then use it with the Humor Blueprint to flex for big laughs.
Hey there, I’m comedian turned author and comedy coach Mike Lukas (NBC, Comedy Central, The Second City, iO, A&E).
In Book One of the Funny Muscle Series, I show you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor that gets big laughs—and how to turn that into a five minute audition set.
In Book Two of the Funny Muscle series, I dive deeper into the joke-writing concepts from Book One and show you how to practice using them to find more “meat on the bone.”
In Book Three of the Funny Muscle series, I break down how (and when) to deliver laughs like a pro, including choosing your “style,” handling hecklers, and getting ready to get paid and lots more.
In Book One of the Funny Muscle Series, I show you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor that gets big laughs—and how to turn that into a five minute audition set.
In Book Two of the Funny Muscle series, I dive deeper into the joke-writing concepts from Book One and show you how to practice using them to find more “meat on the bone.”
In Book Three of the Funny Muscle series, I break down how (and when) to deliver laughs like a pro, including choosing your “style,” handling hecklers, and getting ready to get paid and lots more.
“If you’re an opening act looking to move up to feature, or a feature looking to move up to headliner, or a headliner who’s lost some of your edge . . . read these books. They tell you exactly how to put a joke together, and get it right.”
Eddie Clark
Comedian, Actor
“If you’re an opening act looking to move up to feature, or a feature looking to move up to headliner, or a headliner who’s lost some of your edge . . . read these books. They tell you exactly how to put a joke together, and get it right.”
Hey there, I’m comedian turned author and comedy coach Mike Lukas (NBC, Comedy Central, The Second City, iO, A&E).
With a joke-slinging career spanning over a quarter of a century, there’s one thing I know for certain:
When a joke flops…It hurts.
Nothing beats getting big, genuine laughs from a room full of people.
But when a joke doesn’t land, your confidence takes a hit, and it feels like you’ve let everybody down.
Figuring out why a joke didn’t work and trying again is what makes you funnier.
You could try grinding it out on your own, hoping you’ll get lucky.
Or you could get serious about your sense of humor.
In Finding Your Funny Muscle, I strip comedy down to the bone and show you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor, punchlines that get big laughs and make you memorable for the right reasons.
In Finding Your Funny Muscle, I strip comedy down to the bone and show you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor, punchlines that get big laughs and make you memorable for the right reasons.
My proven blueprint includes:
- How to develop your own brand of comedy by answering just four questions.
- Five ways a ‘Comedy Lens’ helps you create original punchlines.
- The exact joke framework pro comics have used to build their careers.
- How to come up with A+ material—fast—using the Humor Blueprint.
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36 Humor Heightening Devices to consistently create fresh
material. - A simple technique to avoid freezing and easily remember your ‘bits’.
- All the laugh-getting tips and tactics from my 24-year career as a pro comedian, improviser, and comedy coach.
Whether you’re a fan of comedy, an aspiring joke-slinger, or a working pro with an ‘itch’ to make it big, Finding Your Funny Muscle reveals the hard-won truth:
You can learn to be funnier.
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About the author
Mike Lukas is a fun bunch of guys…
Mike Lukas grew up in Cleveland and was a successful internationally touring comedian and improvisor (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio, A&E) for twenty-four years before he decided to hang up his clown shoes and give writing a full time go.
Now hammering his keyboard out of Dallas, Mike co-raises his two babies when he’s not pumping out sports blogs, short stories, novels, and non-fiction books that unlock the secrets of the universe.
"Not only does this book have the blueprint for how to be funny, but Mike Lukas is also going to make you laugh out loud while reading it. Whether you are an aspiring stand up or a corporate VIP who regularly speaks in the workforce, this book lays it all out- step by step. My favorite part is the mistakes “unfunny” people make - it is hilarious & so true. So to all who have asked, “Can you really teach someone to be funny”? My answer is “MIKE LUKAS CAN”!!!!"
“We at the Humor Research Lab typically deal with the scientific side of understanding the complexities of comedy. So it was refreshingly fun to see veteran standup comedian Mike Lukas tackle the difficult topic of how to become funnier. His stories are hilarious, his insider insights are enlightening, and his application of the Benign Violation Theory would pass peer review. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game.”
"Mike Lukas is one of only three people with the comedic knowledge, experience, and insight to write such a book. The other two are dead."
"In the words of Steve Martin, “Comedy isn’t pretty,” but Mike Lukas makes it easier to understand, craft and execute.”
“I really liked your book … your style, your mix of humor and professional insight seems to 'Click' with me. Well done.”
“It's good. Very good. I was surprised at how funny it is. So much great information. It digs deep. It's written logically...and looks at stand-up comedy like a recipe, by breaking it down and showing the ingredients. When all we usually see is the finished dish? But I'm a terrible cook...so, probably not a good analogy.”
“Really good book! I’m on the ADHD spectrum, so I was worried that it would feel complicated, but it was a smooth and enjoyable read! No stumbling blocks and the many examples of applied techniques really help make it clear how to do it for yourself. Great job!
