Mike Upchurch (Mr. Show, The Chris Rock Show) joins Alan to talk about writing a sketch comedy thesis, the Mr. Show writing process, and teaching at The Pack Theater. 
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#69 - Mike Upchurch

Host Alan Johnson interviews working comedy writers about the business and craft of comedy writing.

Comedy

Neal Sharma (medical student, once turned in a research paper six months late) joins Alan to “make it weird” on the last ever episode of On Comedy Writing. Thanks for listening! 
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The Last Episode of On Comedy Writing (with Neal Sharma)

Moss Perricone (Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj) joins Alan to talk about why you should just go out and do an open mic, problems with NYU, and interviewing for his current job. 
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#102 - Moss Perricone

Jason Kim (Barry, Girls) joins Alan to talk about why playwrights are having so much success in television, writing a musical about K-pop, and the pitching process. 
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#101 - Jason Kim

Brian Wysol (Hot Streets, Rick and Morty) joins Alan to talk about doing Channel 101, making animations on his own, and creating his own show. 
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#100 - Brian Wysol

Glenn Boozan (I Love You, America, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Alan to talk about the differences between UCBs on both coasts, doing the Second City Comedy Studies program, and why improv can sometimes be harmful in writing,  
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#69 - Mike Upchurch

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