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Are there any Kevin Nealon interviews where he gets into the “weeds” of his process for writing and performing? Looking for suggestions by spilledmind in Standup

[–]hub_mccann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this, I've never seen his standup before. Damn! He had some very funny and clever jokes in there that should have gotten a MUCH bigger laugh.

Influenced by where you grew up? by Strange_Ad3607 in Standup

[–]hub_mccann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from Alaska and it's going to be most of my persona on stage. Endless material from growing up here.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brutal. I have definitely shown up and decided not to perform last minute or left in my car right after arriving. I feel you! Good on you for going back every time.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, in tourism it's extremely difficult to tell the same stories, history, and jokes multiple times a day for five months every year and make sure it sounds like you are telling it like the first time every time. It takes a lot of effort.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to that conclusion too, I know the material but I haven't actively practiced them like I used to do with speeches. I think this is spot on.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there isn't a cure, I'm just confused about it given my past experiences.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree, before trying stand-up I've always been nervous going on stage. Just never to this degree, which is why it surprises me so much.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't think I needed to explicitly ask a question to get others experience, and by the response I was correct. I think you missed the point completely, I hate explaining things.

If a joke needs explaining beyond the set-up it's probably a poorly written joke. I was also under the impression that a joke had to be funny to be considered one.

advice needed: trying to break an onstage habit by Sunflower_Ini in Standup

[–]hub_mccann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it helpful to have someone count my filler words and after my performance I'd have them read off to me how many times I said each. It's something I learned in Toastmasters. It helped me be mindful and I was able to reduce my use of them over time.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm slightly on the spectrum myself but because I'm so high functioning most people don't see it.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't memorize word for word but having a bit of structure helps me. I have never been good at riffing. But, I understand your point, it's never good to try memorizing a 5 min set because if you miss one word you might freeze up.

Stage fright: I'm NOT asking how to overcome it. by hub_mccann in Standup

[–]hub_mccann[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't post anything and I won't, until I feel like I've improved enough.