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Improv Comedy Duo
Season 1 Episode 115
Hello, Friend! In this episode of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I, Michael Halcomb, sit down with the hilarious, Tennessee-based comedy duo Aus…
1 month ago
Using Comedy for Revenge?
Season 1 Episode 114
NOTE: As of this episode, I’m no longer posting my podcasts on YouTube as I’ll be using that platform only for comedy clips and YT Shorts. Going forw…
1 month ago
A.I. and Joke Writing
Season 1 Episode 113
Hello, Friend! It’s Episode #113 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast. In this one, I with NC-based comedian, Herb Kay, who states that AI is revolu…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Art of Escalation
Season 1 Episode 112
Hello, Friends! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I team up once again with comedian Phil “Grampy” Ketron. We explore “The Art of Es…
1 month, 1 week ago
Comedy Branding 101
Season 1 Episode 111
Hello, Friends. Welcome to episode 110 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast. In this episode, I chat with Phil “Grampy” Ketron about the art of char…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
What To Do When Jokes Don't Work
Season 1 Episode 110
Hello, Friends! Welcome to episode 110 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast! Today I’m thrilled to have Paul Snyder back for Part 2 of our conversat…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
From Open Mics to Dry Bar Comedy
Season 1 Episode 109
Hello, Friends! Welcome to episode 109 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast! In this episode, I sit down for a chat with the talented comedian, Paul…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Secret To Comedy Success?
Season 1 Episode 108
A small update: I’ll continue publishing daily posts on Substack, but beginning April 13th I’ll no longer send daily emails. Instead, and in an attem…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Barry Katz Unplugged: Elevate Your Act
Season 1 Episode 107
Hello, Friends! It’s episode 107 of the Messed-Up To Set-Ups podcast. In this episode, I chat with an absolute giant in the comedy world: Barry Katz.…
2 months ago
Learn to Write Jokes for FREE
Season 1 Episode 107
Hello, Friends. Welcome to episode 107 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast. This was my second “The Joke Writer’s Lab” live stream. But if you miss…
2 months ago