November 04, 2024

The Art of Podcasting, Comedy, and Trolling | H. Alan Scott

1 hour 6 minutes

Welcome to Stuff Every Queer Kid Should Know! Today, I’m super excited to chat with H. Alan Scott, a talented writer, comedian, and podcaster you might know from Newsweek's The Parting Shot and *Out on the Lanai. We’ll explore the world of podcasting, talking about how to find your voice and connect with your audience. H. Alan will share his journey from writing to comedy and how he uses humor to tackle some pretty serious stuff. So, tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation that might just spark your own creative journey!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:04 - Who The Hell Are You?

00:10:26 - Starting Out as a Writer

00:11:16 - Tackling Serious Topics

00:17:03 - Finding Inspiration

00:19:30 - Connecting with Your Audience

00:21:13 - Navigating Social Media

00:23:26 - Hate Watching

00:25:49 - Owning Mistakes and Knowing When You're Wrong

00:26:15 - Finding Laughter and Humor in Everything

00:28:15 - The Internet's Impact on Perception

00:30:57 - Understanding the Neurospicy Spectrum

00:33:51 - Navigating Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety

00:34:40 - Comedy & Mental Health, Punching Down vs. Up

00:39:28 - Waiting Tables at the Improv

00:41:06 - You Don’t Need To Speak To Everyone

00:43:12 - Out On The Lanai

00:44:07 - Live Shows and Which Golden Girl Are You?

00:48:51 - Tips for Aspiring Podcasters

00:51:53 - Confronting Imposter Syndrome

00:52:46 - Structuring Your Podcast

00:56:57 - Engaging with Trolls

00:01:02 - Fight Me

Show Links:

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