Mike Vecchione is my guest today on Pretender to Contender. We are gonna discuss how the hell we can keep making a living in the world of standup comedy without having a huge fan base. Is it possible? How much can you make a year as a standup without that crucial piece that some comedians get to and some great ones don't ever get to. What is the key? No matter what your career is these days having a rabid following seems crucial.