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Listen "Mike Lukas on Finding Your Comedy Lens, Heightening Your Jokes and How to Publish Your Book (S4:E1)"
Episode Synopsis
Today, I talk to veteran comedian and established author, Mike Lukas from the Tonight Show, Second City and CONAN. Mike and I cover a wide range of topics from how he got started in comedy at Disney World to being the foremost expert in helping develop budding comics. We speak on how to create your own personal brand, how improv played a key role in not just his career but developing bits, comedy condo horror stories and the guide to publishing your own book. This is a must listen for any comedy fan or fan of writing. Enjoy! - Marc
Chapters:
02:04 - Why Mike Decided to Write a Book
04:30 - Finding Your Comedy Lens
08:40 - How to Write a Joke
09:37 - Why Mike Got Into Comedy
23:05 - How Mike Developed His Act
26:10 - Mike's Improv Career and How it Worked In Stand Up
40:20 - Life on the Road
45:20 - Horrific Comedy Condo Story
47:50 - Tonight Show Appearances
51:23 - Handling a Heckler
56:40 - Extending a Bit
1:00:35 - How to Self-Publish a Book
1:19:27 - Book Exercises
1:21:07 - Determining Your Comedy Lens
1:28:22 - Does Mike Miss Stand Up?
1:29:40 - Being Jason Sudeikis' Roommate
1:34:50 - DILO
1:41:57 - Closing Thoughts
Finding Your Funny Muscle on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3I7JCta
Mike's Website: https://funnymuscle.com/
Mike's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mike.Lukas4/
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Mike's Youtube: / @mikelukas
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