Nick Hopping is a stand-up comedian and the co-owner of The Flop House Comedy Club based in New York City.

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(00:00) Leaving DC After Patton Oswalt’s Advice

(02:04) The Comfort Trap of the DC Comedy Scene

(04:18) Reality Check in New York Open Mics

(06:40) Starting Over and Producing Shows

(09:22) The Turning Point: Ample Hills Bar Show

(11:54) Bombing Back in DC and False Feedback Loops

(14:20) Building a Path Without Industry Help

(16:33) High School Beginnings and Mr. Deep Run

(18:51) Struggles with Age Restrictions and Fake IDs

(21:16) Learning From Demetri Martin’s Simplicity

(23:02) Pandemic Pivot to Daily Videos

(26:05) Going Viral With “Did You Know” Hooks

(28:43) Opening the Flophouse Comedy Club

(32:05) Business Challenges and BYOB Lessons

(34:10) Defining Success and Prioritizing Freedom

(36:13) Advice for Young Comics: Quantity Breeds Quality