Listen "073 TOM MABE YOUTUBE, PRANKS & COMEDY [podcast]"
Episode Synopsis
Tom Mabe talks about his evolution from jingle writer to prankster, comedian to Youtube master. Tom has covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. The key? Drive. relentless drive.
We talk about:
First realizing you can tell the same joke twice
Hustling the road just to get stage time
How hard it is to overcome a bad first impression
Developing thick skin
Having a following before you have an act
The ups and downs of YouTube income
Creating multiple revenue streams
The one prank that really paid off
The long ride home after bombing
Corporate gigs and distractions
When an emcee reveals your entire show before you hit stage
My key for free breakfast on the road (in the old days)
Partnering with other YouTube producers
and much, much more!
Check out our YouTube channel while your at it :)
You can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at [email protected] .
Guest Blog Posts
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Fix a Joke
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We talk about:
First realizing you can tell the same joke twice
Hustling the road just to get stage time
How hard it is to overcome a bad first impression
Developing thick skin
Having a following before you have an act
The ups and downs of YouTube income
Creating multiple revenue streams
The one prank that really paid off
The long ride home after bombing
Corporate gigs and distractions
When an emcee reveals your entire show before you hit stage
My key for free breakfast on the road (in the old days)
Partnering with other YouTube producers
and much, much more!
Check out our YouTube channel while your at it :)
You can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at [email protected] .
Guest Blog Posts
If you are blogging about your comedy journey or have written articles about your experience we’d love to share them. Send a link to the post and any other info you would like us to know and I’ll consider posting it and promoting from our site.
Sponsor An Episode
Do you have something you’ like to promote? A new CD, big show, or your very own podcast? Contact us for sponsorship options. You can promote on one or multiple episodes.
Fix a Joke
We want to help as many comics as possible. If you have a short joke (100 words or less) that you would like some feedback on please send it in! You can email the joke written out or send us an audio clip, or even a link to a YouTube video. We will get it on the show and get feedback for you, give out your web site and / or twitter handle to help you get your name out there. Our show is PG so please take that into consideration when selecting a joke.
Better yet, subscribe to the bi-monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun. Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.
@SCHOOLOFLAUGHS on Twitter
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