An open mic with seven or eight comics
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ5P_RN2UK8
1m14s Try doing this just saying “millionaire” instead of “multi-millionaire”
6m46s Rephrase to “I’ve already scouted her”
Overall: If you wanna see most of my “darker” jokes, this is a good set to watch.
A basement restaurant show with a small 5 to 7 person audience
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4BRZyACbI
0m20s Don’t open with the ex on the street
1m46s Be a little more playful when saying this
4m38s Good example of “yes and-ing” a statement, even when I’m already wrong
Overall: Eh. Nothing special. When the crowds are this small I need to be more informal and not start in straight with material…
An open mic
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGUT_vjFUm8
0m23s Change “that’s not true” to “that’s not fully accurate”
1m12s Kill the last four sentences
2m32s The no hitter should be the first card
4m12s Wait for the laugh before proceeding
5m08s Kill the “girls like restaurants” stuff
Overall: The first half of the Netflix joke is good, but the rest of the new material needs rewriting.
Doing a set at my bar show in Queens for a “crowd” of four
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXx977r-SW4
2m13s My tone of voice has been slightly miserable the whole time, a slight smile or better tone could help
3m28s The biggest laugh was when I stopped doing material and just talked and smiled a little
Part 2
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h1pIDBf9sg
3m02s These kind of shows are a good place to practice my bombing material
3m57s I shouldn’t do two dark jokes in a row
5m35s Keep holding the photo with my hand
Overall: The only time I got laughs was when I went off script and addressed the crowd or the situation in the room. My energy and enthusiasm was low and it showed in the lack of laughs. I need to find the line between deadpanning but still being excited to be there.
An open mic with five or six other comics, doing multiple short sets
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMTy7KntZTk
0m17s Change “it’s not true” to “that’s not fully accurate”
0m27s Cut the insurance and dent line
1m18s Get rid of the three girl examples
3m27s Kill this joke
4m02s Slow down
5m05s Say “Costco” after “people are suffering”
Overall: I had about as much fun as one can have at an open mic, and even watching this I can see where some material needs to be tightened.
