by Greg Dean | Mar 20, 2026 | How to Become a Comedian, How to Write Funny Jokes, Stand-Up Comedy Tips
Why Is Crowd Work So Popular in Stand-Up Comedy? Blog Series Written jokes prove you can be funny with material. And make no mistake, I have nothing but respect for comedians who can walk onstage with a polished set and deliver consistent, powerful laughs night after...
by Greg Dean | Mar 19, 2026 | How to Become a Comedian, How to Write Funny Jokes, Stand-Up Comedy Tips
Why Is Crowd Work So Popular in Stand-Up Comedy? Blog Series Crowd work keeps a show present because it’s unpredictable, reactive, and hopefully a bit offensive. Stand-up comedy lives on timing, observation, connection and sometimes dies on those same mountains. Every...
by Greg Dean | Nov 8, 2022 | Stand-Up Comedy Tips
What’s Bugging You? A great stand up comedy premise usually begins with a negative opinion. But there’s a common misconception that having a negative opinion means you must feel hate, or strong anger. And sure, if you do feel hate (and it’s funny), or you...
by Greg Dean | Aug 31, 2022 | Stand-Up Comedy Tips
Greg Dean is Famous for Joke Structure in Stand Up Comedy In this online interview with Bob Minelli, Greg talks about his early days as a stand up comedian, how he was a regular at the Comedy Store (yes, his name is on the wall – no small feat!) and how he began...
by Greg Dean | Jun 8, 2022 | Stand-Up Comedy Tips
Posting you best funny videos on social media platforms is free publicity for every stand up comedian who is serious about a comedy career. You’ll want to thinking about how much of your material you want to put out there. Benefits & Risks of Posting Funny...
by Greg Dean | Mar 1, 2022 | How to Become a Comedian, Stand-Up Comedy Tips
Stand Up Comedy Scene Work Series If you act out the funny characters, remember the adage: “Show, don’t tell.” Whenever you have an opportunity to talk about funny characters or act out the funny characters, always choose to act out the funny...
