Much of what we find funny has to do with our outlook on life. Funny people notice even small things and find humor in them. They even have the ability to make fun of themselves, their insecurities, and quirks. No matter what the situation is, they can laugh about it and make others around them laugh too. Why is a good sense of humor valuable? Bad things happen every day. Humans face stressful situations all the time. And as the saying goes, if we did not laugh, we would cry. So instead of crying every time something bad or inconvenient happens, we should learn to have a good sense of…

All great comedians do one thing well. They tell stories. It doesn’t matter if the stories are true or not. We listen because they make us laugh. If you want to improve at standup comedy, you have to be a good storyteller. Many times, comedians make up a story just to get to a well-timed punchline. But the real stories are the ones that hit home the best and make people laugh the hardest. Where can you find stories to tell? Take stories from your own life. If something absurd happens to you, make sure to tell it on stage. Or take a story from a friend or relative. At…

When it comes to improv comedy, there is a long history of famous comedians who made a name for themselves with genius improv moments. How do they think of such funny things so quickly? Aside from improv groups and skit shows, standup comedians also use improv to their advantage. Some are well-known for working the crowd for hours. They can take a funny name or hometown and turn it into hours of material. Obviously, some people have a gift and improv comedy comes to them naturally. But others can improve this skill with practice and by applying fundamental principles. When you are in a situation where you want to use…

Many people have to speak in public whether in their personal or professional lives. Managers, bosses, presenters and more often need to address groups of people to explain a change in the company, changes in policy, a new discovery, etc. Others might have to give a speech at a wedding, a birthday, or another special occasion. How can anyone become an effective speaker and get people to listen and enjoy their speech? Think back to your favorite teacher in school, or the best speech you ever heard. Likely, the common thread is humor. The lessons we are taught and the speeches we hear make a lasting impression if they make…

We are a group of former comedians who are keeping the humor alive. For years we have told jokes on stage, performed ridiculous skits, spoke in front of large groups, raised kids, been fired from jobs, started businesses, and everything in between. We laughed through it all and we want to help you to do the same. We have learned throughout everything we have experienced that life without humor would be rather boring and stressful. We want to help others to enjoy the kind of humor that we have and to add a little joy to their lives. We are also big believers in choosing comedy as a career. For…