What happens when a 6'7" comedian, a 1,000-mile bicycle tour, and a lifetime of Midwest stories collide?
Skyler Bolks, headliner on The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour, talks about life on the road, performing in neighborhood bars across America, writing razor-sharp one-liners, and the surprising inspiration behind his Jokes & Spokes bicycle comedy tour across South Dakota.
Along the way, Skyler shares hilarious travel stories, behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a working road comic, and why some of the best comedy crowds you'll ever find are in small-town bars.
Whether you're a comedian, bar owner, or just love hearing what really happens between the gigs, this episode is packed with laughs, road wisdom, and plenty of Midwestern charm.
Topics include:
- Touring the country as a full-time road comic
- Performing in bars vs. comedy clubs
- The art of writing great one-liners
- Skyler's 1,000-mile comedy bicycle tour
- Life as one of America's Best Bar Comics
- Why small-town audiences are some of the best in comedy
Grab a drink, pull up a barstool, and enjoy another behind-the-scenes conversation from The Bar Gig Files