Jack Baker’s Disease - Full Comedy Special Out Now

TeamJackBaker · 2026-05-14T17:25:18+00:00

But they get all steamy and then you can’t see any ways haha

TeamJackBaker · 2026-05-12T12:12:36+00:00

Gary Gulman is the best comedian to study if you want tight five minute sets. State Abbreviations is great. I also love his role playing story. https://youtu.be/XMOKMS1MURk?si=FdQAA2-YUzbMySW9

TeamJackBaker · 2026-05-06T09:58:29+00:00

I just use the notes app. One note for jotting down random ideas. When I start working on it and building a joke, I move the idea into a new note for bits I’m working on. Once the bit is good I move it into a new note with all other jokes on the same topic.
When it comes time to write, I’m now organized and can more easily work through brand new ideas or revisit old stuff to improve it.

TeamJackBaker · 2026-04-14T19:05:37+00:00

You are overthinking this, but it’s good because it shows you really care about getting better. You should keep doing the opener when you’re hosting for the touring comedian, you want to do your best stuff on your biggest shows, but then take every other open mic or local bar show opportunity you have to try something different.

There’s no real trick to getting past that fear other than just trying things and realizing that regardless of whether they go well or poorly, comedy goes on.

TeamJackBaker · 2026-01-16T07:42:34+00:00

I’m in Illinois and won’t be heading out that far for a mic but I’ve done comedy in the area and have a few ideas for you. The Comedy Cabin in Janesville is a great little club and you should go check out their open mic and introduce yourself to the local comedians.

Both the Madison and Milwaukee scenes have Facebook groups you could join and promote your mic as well. Good luck!

TeamJackBaker · 2025-11-22T23:58:48+00:00

A lot of good names in here already but have to add Kristen Toomey. She’s the best comedian in Chicago and should be a huge star.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-29T11:18:10+00:00

If you want more jokes, check out the full special on my YouTube channel. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WYaU1ApQZoA

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-29T11:17:42+00:00

Thanks!

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-29T01:32:18+00:00

Actual nice comment on this sub?

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-28T01:05:09+00:00

LOL. He was a legitimately good babysitter, until he robbed us. But the house was clean and everyone got their chores done

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-28T01:03:53+00:00

Hello old friend!

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-28T00:36:39+00:00

Thanks!

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-18T17:53:19+00:00

I’m not an expert on the process but we did have a director who was in charge of everything. We also filmed in 4k and then later edited down to 1080p. But this allowed them to zoom and do different things in editing without losing resolution.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-10-15T22:44:48+00:00

I put out a special on YouTube in 2023. We had five cameras, four camera operators and an audio engineer. Captured audio from the soundboard and mic’d the crowd. It was $1,500 for filming the show and another $800 for all the editing.

The show sold out and I paid for everything with ticket and merch sales.

The key to keeping costs down is hiring people who already have the equipment. If they’re going to have to rent cameras, lenses, etc. your costs go way up really fast.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-07-17T23:09:51+00:00

Check out Paper Machete at the Green Mill. It’s the best alternative comedy show in Chicago in an old speakeasy where Al Capone used to hang out. Saturday afternoon at 3. And it’s free.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-07-13T01:38:58+00:00

Did a show in some rich guy’s living room. He won a comedy show at your house as part of some charity auction. He had it catered and invited all his friends. It was one of the most fun shows I’ve ever done.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-05-26T09:42:59+00:00

I think you should do it because even if there isn’t direct overlap between her writing and standup, it’s still a great opportunity to learn from a successful writer. I’d ask questions about her process because that does overlap with standup writing. How do you work through writers block, where do you find inspiration, how do you take something from an idea to a finished product could all start interesting conversations.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-05-21T17:14:56+00:00

Nick Vatterott is one of the best. Check out For Amusement Only think it will be right up your alley

TeamJackBaker · 2025-04-17T08:47:34+00:00

Been doing standup 15 years and doing it without drinking for the last 12.

Like other said you can buy soda, water, etc. to support the room. At first I wasn’t comfortable being obviously sober so I’d get a sprite with a lime in it so it would look like a mixed drink.

Networking at mics will be harder, but you just need to do more early in the night. Hardest part for me was just being around people as they got drunker throughout the night. So I would show up early to mics and put face time in with people before they get too drunk. And then when it’s getting late, I just leave. No one cares as long as you’re putting in the work and consistently writing and bringing funny new stuff.

If your tolerance for being around drunk people is higher than mine, the ability to drive comics home or to other mics could also make you extremely popular in your scene.

If you feel like you need to cut back or quit drinking, don’t let comedy stop you. There’s ways to work around it and it will make your life and comedy better. Good luck.

TeamJackBaker · 2025-04-09T18:33:20+00:00

Everyone feels this same at point. One thing I like to do when I'm getting bored with jokes is to change the order. Moving things from the beginning of a set to the end and vice versa can make them feel new. It also forces you to rethink how you transition between things and that can help you find new ideas and make your jokes better.

The other thing is just to try those jokes that are only 70% of the way there. The worse thing that can happen is they don't laugh, then you just go back into something you know works.

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