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#comedians #comedian #comic #standup #career #careerchange Special thanks to Devon Lucas for introducing me to today's guest. In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I speak with comedian/comic Meredith Dietz. In this conversation with Meredith, we learn what it is like to be a stand up comic in Brooklyn, New York. We discuss different obstacles people might encounter, and how personality could play as a factor into the success of a comedian. We speak about crafting jokes, the importance of open mic, and the grind. After watching this video, you should have a general idea of what it's like to pursue a career as a comedian and whether or not this could be a good career choice for you. #comedians #comedian #comic #standup #careers #careerchange ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - What is a typical day or week like for a comedian? 2:23 - Is there "work" 7-days a week or are you limited to Friday and Saturday as a comedian? 4:24 - How does the online component compare to in-person comedy? 5:20 - Unlearning online habits 7:34 - How important is it for a comedian to be in a large city? 9:24 - How do you deal with heckling as a comedian? 12:33 - What is the best way to get started as a comedian? 13:48 - What does it take to go from being funny to being comedian funny? 15:33 - What education, skills, or traits are needed to be successful as a comedian? 17:30 - Club and comedian politics. What you know or who you know? 19:43 - Are there different hurdles for people trying to become a comedian later in life? 22:05 - Insights into Time We Discuss 23:05 - As a comedian, how often do you need to come up with new material? 25:35 - Talent has the floor 26:16 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Meredith Dietz Off Menu Comedy https://www.instagram.com/offmenucomedy/?hl=en ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/

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