“Don’t get mad, get funny.” That’s more or less Judy Carter’s whole philosophy, and after decades of teaching comedy to comics, CEOs, and at least one Harvard Medical School dean prepping for a TED Talk, she’s earned the right to say it simply.
She didn’t just write a book about stand-up comedy. She wrote two, presumably because the first one made too…
Krystyna Hutchinson has been asking strangers about their worst sexual decisions on a podcast for twelve years, so we figured turning the mic around on her was the least we could do. Turns out she’s just as unfiltered about her own life as everyone…
Paul Elia traded a near-finished English degree and a path to law school for a microphone — and turned out to be very good at it. The Iraqi-Assyrian comic from Detroit has racked up over 250 million views online, more than a dozen sketch appearances on Conan, and a debut…
Meet Stephan Dyer — the Costa Rican-Canadian stand-up comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy coach redefining what it means to take a leap of faith. ✨
Born in Costa Rica and based in Toronto, Stephan was climbing fast in the corporate world, becoming one of the youngest senior managers at Scotiabank. The corner office, the title, the paycheck — he had it all. And in 2017, he walked away…
Ricky Gervais’s Stand-Up Journey Of 2 Decades
November 25, 2025
Ricky Gervais’s stand-up career charts one of the most fascinating arcs in modern comedy. Over two decades, his specials have grown from playful beginnings into bold, thought-provoking explorations of fame, politics, belief, outrage, and even the end of the world. Each…
The Science Behind Perfect Comic Delivery: Why Timing Is Everything
November 24, 2025
Ever suffered from a room full of silence, even when you are carefully pacing out your routine? You are not alone; it could be because you chose the wrong moment to pause at, or you paused for too little or too long. Something as simple as “I have a lot of growing up to…
Williams, Carlin and Gervais' Joke Blueprint
September 19, 2025
Comedy feels like magic. A comedian talks, the audience listens, and suddenly everyone bursts into laughter. But jokes follow structure. They are not random; they are built step by step.
Most jokes share three key parts: the premise, the setup, and the punchline. Many also use tags—extra lines that keep laughs going.
The main idea of any joke is called The Premise.Then the setup creates…
You ask a startup owner about their product, and they will give you an elevator pitch.
Request a bartender for a recommendation, and they will bless you with their signature cocktail.
Give a chef the opportunity to show off their culinary expertise, and they will hand…
Lessons To Learn From Chappelle's Specials
August 12, 2025
Dave Chappelle has spent more than two decades turning hard, messy subjects into jokes we remember. Across nine specials—Killin’ Them Softly (2000), For What It’s Worth (2004), The Age of Spin (2017), Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017), Equanimity (2017), The Bird…
The Anatomy of a Powerful Callback
August 6, 2025
If you are a fan of any classic sitcom, you may have found yourself laughing at a specific moment only to realize, “Isn’t this a ‘throwback’ to something they mentioned episodes ago?” That sudden jolt of recognition, the feeling of being in on an inside joke, that knowing look you give before you dive into the show’s subreddit to check if anyone else noticed…