How To Write Stand Up Comedy (GUIDED VIDEO)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @codyquinn8646
    @codyquinn8646 3 года назад +53

    Out of the thousands of videos on stand up I've scoured over the last year this is the single most helpful one I've found. Thanks for everything you do man.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +1

      That's amazing to hear, many thanks for the very kind words. I'll continue to upload the best videos I can. Cheers.

    • @DoozFam
      @DoozFam 3 года назад

      Yep me too

    • @TW-oe2ic
      @TW-oe2ic 2 года назад

      Totally agree

  • @duartesineiro862
    @duartesineiro862 3 года назад +7

    thanks dude

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      Thanks for commenting. That's fantastic to hear mate. Great stuff.

  • @MTGWMV1
    @MTGWMV1 3 года назад +6

    Watched this video twice atleast and will watch it many more times. I needed this so bad

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      That's amazing to hear. Delighted your getting value from the videos. Many thanks for commenting and the kind words.

  • @Shahwezz
    @Shahwezz Год назад +1

    Brilliant and thank you so much

  • @brindersangha4516
    @brindersangha4516 3 года назад +12

    This is such a great video really appreciate this man I just subscribed, I am a complete beginner when it comes to writing stand up comedy but this really got my brain into gear and thinking and was really helpful, usually I just sit there and try and think of jokes while listening to music but it never works, now I know all I needed was the stereotypes, carry on with the amazing videos bro

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +1

      Many thanks mate, much appreciated. Best of luck with your writing.

    • @DoozFam
      @DoozFam 3 года назад

      Dude seems like he actually is trying to help me, and he’s straight to the point, awesome video

  • @riffz6065
    @riffz6065 Год назад +5

    Just started my comedic writing process and your videos are incredibly helpful and inspiring. Thank you for all you do.
    Edit: Video idea for the channel. Do you think you could pull different bits from different comedians and talk about their style more in depth? I.E How Bill Burr implements story telling to elevate his comedy or how Louis C.K and Anthony Jeselnik use dark humor etc. Would love to hear your personal perspectives on different styles of already known comics.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +2

      Thanks for commenting. I am delighted to hear you are getting value from the channel.
      I already have a video on Bil Burr's writing. You can check it out here - ruclips.net/video/Rnmzptj4tHc/видео.html
      I also have one on Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld. I'll have plenty more coming soon. I'm looking forward to doing one on Louis Ck. However, I'm going to spend a good deal of time preparing that one cause he's one of my favourites, and it's important I do it justice.

  • @victorealuminary1699
    @victorealuminary1699 7 месяцев назад

    Very generous of you to share this awesome tutorial! Thank you!

  • @johnnymoran.
    @johnnymoran. 3 года назад +7

    Great video, I like how you left plenty of room to tweak it. Keen to do an open mic in Dublin city once things open up. Any recommendations?

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +2

      Hey John, thanks for commenting, delighted you enjoyed the video. I live in London but I'm planning a move back to Dublin around September.
      I know about Battle of the axe in Temple Bar, also I believe there's an open mic night at international bar. I'm not sure what the scene is going to look like when things open again. There will be open mics for sure as they do bring in money for pubs, but there might be a change in the venues. Only time will tell I suppose.

    • @johnnymoran.
      @johnnymoran. 3 года назад +1

      @@LetsTalkComedy OK, good to know. Hopefully I'll get a chance this year anyway.

  • @Johnman3341
    @Johnman3341 4 месяца назад

    This was very helpful. First set coming soon.

  • @Ac-ly8tx
    @Ac-ly8tx Год назад +2

    Fantastic brother

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      My pleasure. Delighted you got value from it.

  • @voluntaryconsecratedones7609
    @voluntaryconsecratedones7609 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great video sir...
    But I am introvert... People says that my they can't hear me (actually i'm speaking with my full voice)..
    What shall I do?
    I can't even speak openly with friends...
    Maybe it's social anxiety.. Plz help sir!!

  • @tlog181
    @tlog181 3 года назад +5

    So very helpful thanks again for the tips. I’m super excited about my first set now!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      I love the enthusiasm! Many thanks for commenting. Looking forward to hearing how your first set goes.

  • @ambermariemalone
    @ambermariemalone 3 года назад +6

    Please do a step by step video on memorizing your set (how-to) and performing it specifically the first time. Thanks for your videos!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for commenting. Indeed I have already addressed this issue in a previous video. You can check it out here, ruclips.net/video/zSgkZiO2RD4/видео.html
      Hope there is something here that can help.
      Really it's a matter of finding out which way you can stay consistent with your practice. My advice is to run through your set a few times each day, saying it out loud and not just in your head. I'd also recommend buying a mic and stand and practicing performing with that. You'd be surprised how much easier it is to remember lines when your body language onstage is the same as when your practicing.

    • @ambermariemalone
      @ambermariemalone 3 года назад +1

      @@LetsTalkComedy amazing tips! I will check out that video thank you for responding 😀

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      @@ambermariemalone My pleasure. Hope you get value from it.

    • @michaelsix9684
      @michaelsix9684 2 года назад

      @@LetsTalkComedy a mic, mic stand, small amp should cost 200 dollars or less, set it up and practice at home, and you can learn a lot this way

  • @justinraymund
    @justinraymund 2 месяца назад

    My guy. Really boiled it down.

  • @estebanguerra5827
    @estebanguerra5827 5 месяцев назад

    Super useful vid. Thank you!

  • @claudiat433
    @claudiat433 3 года назад +5

    Amazing vid, great advice, thanks Gary 👏

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +1

      I really appreciate that Claudia, many many thanks. I'll keep them coming.

  • @Nino_Row
    @Nino_Row 4 месяца назад

    Ive seen most all vids on internet on comedy, wish i would have seen this sooner❤

  • @brownin329
    @brownin329 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  2 года назад

      Thanks for messaging. Absolutely my pleasure.

  • @michaelsix9684
    @michaelsix9684 2 года назад +2

    so helpful and useful, thanks much!

  • @EdgarArguello-social-media
    @EdgarArguello-social-media Год назад +1

    awesome video. Thanks teach!

  • @mick3923
    @mick3923 Год назад +2

    Great vid.... I'm planning to hit the comedy scene as a character comedian...It seems to me there isn't many about...Any tips.... I've got Acting experience.. So Character I have come up with is gonna be great... I'm quite excited...

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      Thanks for commenting. I'm not sure if I have any videos about character acts on the channel yet. I try to stay away from telling people about their own personality when onstage and instead try and offer practical tricks. I wouldn't want to appear as if I think one character is better than another. Just go up there and have a laugh with it. Don't overthink at the beginning. Get a few gigs done and see how you feel about different aspects of your performance. Best of luck with it.

  • @rounak.rsakhare5946
    @rounak.rsakhare5946 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @gustavougomes
    @gustavougomes 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for This video.

  • @stevekang1261
    @stevekang1261 8 месяцев назад

    I have my first open mic night next month and I'm super stoked to get on stage and make people laugh, hopefully.

  • @theJackWise
    @theJackWise 3 года назад +5

    Man knows his business!!!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      HEY BUDDY!
      Great to hear from yah mate. Thanks for commenting. We'll catch up soon I hope.

    • @josefigueroa2877
      @josefigueroa2877 3 года назад

      I would love to send you my 5 minute set to get your constructive criticism about my set BTW I'm a beginner comic.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      @@josefigueroa2877 sure thing. Feel free to link it here an I'll have a look.

    • @josefigueroa2877
      @josefigueroa2877 3 года назад

      @@LetsTalkComedy how do I link my set to you directly I don't want it shared with anyone else just privately to you.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      @@josefigueroa2877 upload it and set it as an unlisted video. Then send me the link. Or message me directly on Facebook.

  • @yap_clips
    @yap_clips Год назад +2

    Subscribed! Love your videos

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      Really appreciate it mate.

    • @yap_clips
      @yap_clips Год назад +1

      @@LetsTalkComedy just uploaded a minute clip of my 2nd time up! I crushed a packed bar

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      Good stuff, is it the mixtape set?

    • @yap_clips
      @yap_clips Год назад +1

      @LetsTalkComedy yea, that was 1 minute of the 4 minute set I did

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      @@yap_clips Great work. You sound very good on the mic, you've got good charisma and the venue looked very tough to work. Those type of gigs, where you need to battle constantly for attention, are going to turn you into a real strong comic. My only piece of advice I'd offer is to structure your patter so that you don't repeat yourself too often. The beginning you set up the premise of the joke by saying how people still try and sell you a mixtape, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, however If you were to start with the story of how you were walking and a guy got your attention, I feel this creates more tension as the audience will be wondering what the person wanted and are you in some sort of trouble. I love the bit about how you look from the back, I use those sort of bits too, there's much more you could get from it before even moving onto the mixtape part. So pretty much what I'm saying is that I feel there is even more jokes hidden in your material. But even if you don't listen to anything I say you're going in the right direction. Keep it up.

  • @kinfolkthejumprope4042
    @kinfolkthejumprope4042 3 года назад +2

    Very useful information

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      Many thanks for commenting and it's great to hear you got value from the video.

  • @timstephenscomic
    @timstephenscomic Год назад +1

    Why aren't you viral?!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      That's a lovely question to receive, however It's one I don't really want to answer cause if I thought about it I might come up with countless reasons....

  • @prjonasgustavsson4876
    @prjonasgustavsson4876 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanx 🤠🐐🇳🇴

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  9 месяцев назад

      You're welcome 😎🐏Yes

    • @prjonasgustavsson4876
      @prjonasgustavsson4876 9 месяцев назад

      @@LetsTalkComedy i have been procrastinating writing down my 5 minute set because i did not know how to conect it all. So i finally sat down and started writing… and realised I had 2 hours of material. No Wonder I had problem connecting it all 😂
      I felt kind of stupid and incredible lucky at the same time

  • @LL-jd5mn
    @LL-jd5mn 2 года назад +3

    I know it's going to be horrendous...lol...but still looking forward to going up infront of all of those strangers, sucking like there's nobody laughing and getting this done!!! The most exciting scary 🦋s !!!!!😂
    Can not wait, some RANDOM thing I've always just wanted to try and do it. I'm doing it. Have a day...have a rime on an open mic...HAHAHAHA...YIKES...LOL 💖

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  2 года назад

      That's amazing to hear, please do drop back and let me know how it went.

  • @amypeterson5549
    @amypeterson5549 8 месяцев назад

    thank you this was very helpful. but do you have any tips for kids i'm 13 thus sum of these stereotypes don't fit me thanks.

  • @daxtergamingyt4279
    @daxtergamingyt4279 3 года назад +3

    If I write a joke and performing a standup comedy and nobody laugh on that joke what would have happened ? May be i will lost my mind.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for commenting. Hahaha. Indeed you certainly will not lose your mind. It's happened to myself and everyone performer I know countless times. You simply move onto the next joke. The audience are there to tell you what works and what doesn't. After a while of performing and listening to you're audience you'll begin to know what is going to work before you even say it onstage. It's just a matter of gaining experience onstage. Everyone goes through bad gigs, it's how you get better from them is where the difference between acts is.

  • @ulisesfonseca7937
    @ulisesfonseca7937 3 года назад +4

    ok thanks, however , I would like to hear some examples please

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for commenting. In terms of writing what is it your after. This video gave you the starting out patter to go and add to it and make it your own. There's not much more I could have added to it. Let me know what exactly it is your trying to improve and if I don't have a video addressing it I'll make one. Cheers.

  • @leewilkinson3941
    @leewilkinson3941 Год назад +2

    I’d love to know if anyone has tried this. Even better, a video of doing so…?

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      Thanks for commenting Lee. That's a fantastic idea. I've been meaning to revisit this type of video. When I do it again I might consider having people send me their attempts and discuss it. I'll have a think and come up with something that'll work for the channel. Thanks again for the idea.

  • @tashamott
    @tashamott Год назад +2

    how do you reccomend not ‘umm’ing and ‘ahh’ing? i’ve been doing stand up for a couple months and done about 10 mics but i still uhm so often it’s annoying

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      After 23 years, I'm still "umming" and "ahhing" for me. It tends to happen when I'm improvising. If it happens during a prepared piece, it's usually due to the bit not being practised enough. My advice would be to run through your entire set on your own. Practice practice practice. If there's a bit you always stutter on, then maybe it's a way of your brain telling you the bit is weak and needs work. Hopefully that helps. Thanks for commenting

  • @34thRuler
    @34thRuler 3 года назад +4

    How do I progress from here to original

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад

      Thanks for commenting. The more you write out exercises like the examples on this video the sooner you will come up with all your own stories and jokes. Anybody who does what's on this video will all have a different result as everyone has different stories to tell. My advice is to redo what you've learnt on this video over and over again and each time you get writing add a little more of yourself into it. The structure doesn't need to be followed in the same way it's presented on the video. Get as creative as you can and wherever you find yourself getting funny dig deeper and do more of that style. All the best with it.

  • @kaitlyn9213
    @kaitlyn9213 3 года назад +4

    Whats your best tips for confidence? I have some sketches and sets that I'm so proud of but I can't even show them to my family as I feel I would die of embarrassment 😂

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +4

      Thanks for commenting Kaitlyn. TBH with you I think I'd die of embarrassment if I had to perform a set just for my family or friends. I assure you performing for strangers is a lot easier. The reason for this is cause those that are close to you know who you are deeply and it's very difficult to bring them on a journey. Comedy performance is all about letting your audience know who you on on your terms, with your unique funny observations and opinions and how to express that is the journey you go on as a performer... the funnier you can express yourself and win over majority of an audience the further you will go as a comic.
      Obviously it's incredible difficult to perform like that in front of people who already know you and more importantly know you as lots of things other than a comic.
      Obviously there is nothing wrong with trying out a few jokes in front of friends who also have an interest in comedy and can give you honest and helpful feedback.
      Regarding videos on confidence. I have a video on overcoming stage fright which you can check out here ruclips.net/video/0cjdeGlJ7wA/видео.html
      also I have a video on the difference between confidence and charisma and where your focus should be, you can check that out here ruclips.net/video/voq2tQFlb4Y/видео.html
      and I also have a video on how to build stage charisma which you can check out here
      ruclips.net/video/SEgWtDUv8os/видео.html
      I'll be making more videos on this topic again in the future. In the meantime don't be hard on yourself for being terrified performing for friends or family cause every performer I know would consider it the hardest thing to do. All the best. Hope you enjoy the videos.

    • @kaitlyn9213
      @kaitlyn9213 3 года назад +1

      @@LetsTalkComedy thank you so much! Also your videos are super helpful :)

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  3 года назад +1

      @@kaitlyn9213 Appreciate that, many thanks.

  • @sreddy250
    @sreddy250 9 месяцев назад +2

    Could I possibly ask your advice on the open mic I did tonight, it wasn't great, the pub was empty almost. It was only my 19th gig and I forgot a lot, but I'm working on it! For my first or second gig, I followed a template of yours that worked really well and I have kept some of the things and I'm so thankful for your advice! It's ok if you don't get time to watch the set, we're all busy but it would be great to get some advice from you if you find the time! thanks again for what you do! x ruclips.net/video/iBKunECsAXI/видео.html

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Sonja. I'm stressed to my eyeballs trying to sort out banking here in Spain so those 5 minutes watching your performance was really enjoyed. Nice material. You tend to do word play very well. It was what worked best in your set. Perhaps add more of that in and sacrifice some of the informative pieces. For example, you only need to mention being a dominatrix once, and construct the jokes around the assumption they are all on board. Another thing I'd say about that particular material. Whenever you start talking about areas connected to sex that's out of the norm you do lose a few people. It's just the way it is. I frequent the fetish events around Europe and whenever I mention it onstage people look at me like I'm from space. So keep that in mind...it's not always the material that needs work. Sometimes you just shock them a little and don't even know it. You must remember at all times that your performing for prudes, lovely friendly and supportive prudes, but prudes all the same. Hope there's something usefull in there. Keep up the great work.

    • @sreddy250
      @sreddy250 9 месяцев назад

      @@LetsTalkComedy Aw, thank you so much! I thought you were going to say you were stressed to your eyeballs and didn't have time to take a look and I was just about to type that, 'thank you, that's fine and no worries', so I was thrilled when you said you enjoyed it, thank you!
      I really appreciate it and have printed your comments out to keep next to me while I edit and try to polish the set. I'm so excited that I've been invited to do the Leicester Comedy Festival this year but also terrified that it's well out of my league and I don't have a clue how it works! Got to do some research on that! lol.
      It's funny that you lose a few people talking about the DSM stuff. I find with a younger audience it works better than with the older folk. I have some funny stories about attending fetish clubs and places like that with my former bf but I'm guessing I need to be very careful about which type of audience I use those jokes on! haha.
      A couple of my friends' said to me 'You're doing so well! You're going to be famous!' and I said 'I bloody hope not! I've got Catholic Aunties and if they see the smut and filth in my set I'll open my front door to a line of elderly Irish women with suitcases and their arms folded on my front path!'. They'd hold an intervention I think and they'd fly by Ryan Air! lol.
      Thanks so much again, your advice is always golden, when I did my very first set, I used a 'template' that you uploaded and I always find that you never give bad advice! Thanks so much again and have a great weekend lovely! x

  • @urielzambrano5716
    @urielzambrano5716 Год назад +2

    Man I keep seeing that it’s best not to write jokes cause it’s bes to just go up there & be funny

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +2

      Thanks for commenting. I'm not sure about this. The term ''going up there and just being funny'' can only happen if lots of things are already in place. I can go onstage and just be funny for 20 minutes, but it's prob not going to hit as hard as if I had prepared material. My advice would be to continue to write as often as you can AND perform as often as you can. The vast majority of comics got good at comedy this way. It's tried and tested. It won't be too long till you can make it look like you just go up there and be funny, when in fact there is hard work and consistency that has gone into it.

  • @svenorjoergen7021
    @svenorjoergen7021 9 месяцев назад +2

    im a highschooler

  • @EnglishmanInDallas
    @EnglishmanInDallas Год назад +2

    Hello. Can I use a funny poem I wrote?

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      Absolutely. Use whatever you've got and makes you happy performing, it's your time and your stage.

  • @Amaxdue
    @Amaxdue Год назад +2

    7:50

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      Thanks for commenting. Not sure why you tagged that section of video. Can you elaborate?

    • @Amaxdue
      @Amaxdue Год назад

      @@LetsTalkComedy just a time stamp for myself to remember where I was. I appreciate your videos!

    • @Amaxdue
      @Amaxdue Год назад +1

      @@LetsTalkComedy just a time stamp for myself to remember where I was. I appreciate your videos!

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      @@Amaxdue That's actually pretty smart. Nice one.

  • @Thisis_me444
    @Thisis_me444 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful. I’m thinking of doing my first open mic night soon I’m glad I found this 😊

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад

      Brilliant Idea, have you done it? How'd it go?

  • @jordanm5149
    @jordanm5149 11 месяцев назад +1

    i did my first set last week and killed it. spents years writting and. then spent weeks refining , a few days before i practiced my set over and over again. the moment they called my name i went blank. Probably cause i was near black out drunk lol I went up and somehow pulled my first joke out my ass. then continued doing 4 minutes of my written. no mattrer the prepaeration comedy is a wild card lol

  • @tarekeloksha
    @tarekeloksha 9 месяцев назад +2

    What an intro like 5 minutes now, and still in the intro my god i got annoyed 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @davidlanier2290
    @davidlanier2290 9 месяцев назад +2

    Please get to the point faster.
    I barely watched four minutes of this video and it really feels like you are talking down to me...
    The over explaining, etc.
    No offense just feed back.

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  9 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for commenting. I used to keep it quicker cause I wrote out each episode but I found that I was missing quite a bit of theory that way. I certainly don't mean to be talking down. This was recorded right before I moved country so perhaps my thoughts were elsewhere. Next videos will be better.

    • @sreddy250
      @sreddy250 9 месяцев назад

      You may feel like he is over-explaining from your perspective, but he has a wide and varied audience and many of us find it to be exactly what we are looking for. This is of course, subjective.

  • @dexter2765
    @dexter2765 Год назад +1

    bro, get to the point faster lol

    • @LetsTalkComedy
      @LetsTalkComedy  Год назад +1

      Well.. in this video I write out an entire set. I'm unsure where the single point of the video would be?