Episode 052 PRESENCE - Bret Raybould: "Don't give a fuck if this goes well"

PRESENCE

The way-too-likable, philosophically funny comic, Bret Raybould, explores the role of PRESENCE in stand-up from a makeshift recording studio inside Bret's private plane. We break this topic down into "being present" and "stage presence", touching on the stages of learning, flow state, body language, not giving a fuck, and knowing your act. Bret tells us how dealt successfully with following SNL's Leslie Jones after she brought down the house. We dig into these aspects of presence and a lot more via bits by Brody Stevens, Patrice O'Neal, and Dane Cook. All this while we eat gold-encrusted caviar off the backs of Bret's devoted team of silent manservants.

ABOUT THE GUEST COMIC

Bret Raybould is a comedian, actor, and writer. Born and raised in Kansas, he is now a staple (not a delicacy) of the New York stand up and sketch comedy scenes. During the week, he performs all over the city and, on weekends, he co-headlines shows all along the east coast as part of the NYC Comedy Invades tour.

He makes up ½ of the Raybould Brothers sketch comedy group–along with his brother and fellow comedian Jordan. Their work has been featured in the Huffington Post, the AV Club, Funny or Die, and CollegeHumor. He is a co-host of the Oh, Dear podcast, a podcast that breaks down topics that are just on the line of offensive.

In 2018, he placed second among 130 comedians in Mohegan Sun’s Last Comix Standing competition. His festival credits include: Bridgetown, SF Sketchfest (received “Best of Fest” accolades), New York Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and Asheville.

Lastly, he has written for the show Apocalypse NowThis, which received a Webby nomination.

FEATURED BITS ON THIS EPISODE

- Brody Stevens - Opener from The Half Hour (Comedy Central 2012)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGN1Mf3014\

- Bret Raybould - Having to Follow SNL's Leslie Jones 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iOkhNLFiiY

- Patrice O’Neal - Roast of Charlie (Comedy Central, 2011)

- Dane Cook - Intro/riot (Retaliation, 2005)

Thank you, Bret Raybould, for a WONDERFUL episode. Lots of laughs and insight! And your plane is amazing!

SEE BRET LIVE: http://www.bretraybould.com/tour

Check out Bret's YouTube channel where he posts sketches his brother Jordan (also a comic) and he wrote and shot. The channel is called The Raybould Brothers. - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Qzcyle2TcpBS5FfY2K0ww

Listen to his podcast "Oh Dear": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-dear/id1457862172

And the companion podcast, "Talking Oh Dear" at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-oh-dear/id1460266561

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