Are you trying to emulate your favorite comedians? Have you already determined your comedic style before your third open mic? If so, you may be limiting yourself and shortchanging your potential.
In this episode, Dan Swartwout (or “Swarty" as his friends call him) and I discuss how our influences are like training wheels. They help at the beginning, but should be abandoned after you get a little momentum riding the bike. In short, you should experiment early and often, but be sure to let your style develop.
Swarty and I met almost 20 years ago at his very first open mic. Now, he headlines across the country at clubs and corporate events. Also known for his love for THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES, Dan delivers a ton of gold nuggets in this interview.
We talk about:

His very first open mic
The importance of developing emcee and hosting skills
Hosting the Cash Explosion lottery show in Columbus, OH
How to deal with a heckler
Trends in merchandise sales after shows
Finding your voice
What to do when a show isn’t going well
How a comedian is like a cornerback in football
Reading the crowd and delivering the show appropriately
And a whole lot more!

Check out Dan Swartwout at any www.Swarty.com  
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