The Funny Muscle Podcast
Guided by the belief that anyone can learn to become funnier once they understand what to practice, the Funny Muscle Podcast aims to break down how pro comics get their best laughs.
Comedian turned author Mike Lukas and cohost Chris Stiffler, an economics professor and open mic-er, use the game plan and concepts outlined in the Funny Muscle Book series to give listeners a better idea of how original (and funny) jokes are crafted.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-18: Dobie Maxwell
Dobie Maxwell gives us some lessons on comedy from an unexpected source: pro wrestling and more.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-17: Tom Clark Interview
The “Bad” Boy of Comedy from Wisconsin Tom Clark talks Conan, Just for Laughs, and comic vulnerability.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-16: Creating Premise Intrigue
We break down some pro comic bits (C.K., Burr, Papa) and teach how to write jokes with “premise intrigue.”
Total Schmidt Show Appearance
Need a few laughs? Check out my appearance on the Total Schmidt Show. Lenny and I tell some funny the Second City and Chicago Improv stories.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-15: Rich Talarico Interview
We chat with Key & Peele & SNL writer Rich Talarico about his joke writing process.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-14: How to Get Booked
We go over tips and tactics on how a new comedian can get their first booking.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-13: UK vs US Comedy & more, Bloom pt2
US vs UK comedy, how rap and rhythm impacts humor, and writing exercises new comedians can use to generate more material.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-12: Finding Your Comic Genius w/ Adam Bloom
British comic Adam Bloom chats about his first gig and how his comedy persona has evolved since then.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-11: Handling Hecklers
Mike arms Chris’s comedy tool belt with tools and tactics to deal with hecklers.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-10: Ten Things Chris Learned in 1st Year Doing Comedy
In the Funny Muscle Pod Epi-10, Chris shares ten things he’s learned in his 1st year doing comedy.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-9: How to Warm Up a Cold Crowd
We walk through some tactics on how to get an audience’s attention before springing jokes on them.
F-Muscle Pod Epi-8: Ten Mistakes New Comics Can Avoid
Ten mishaps (mic etiquette, eye contact and respecting your allotted time) new comedians can avoid.
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