I saw waaaaaay too many comics arguing about Bill Burr’s SNL monologue. It just seems like a waste of time. This ep is about channeling one’s energy and time into being productive and efficient within your creativity. Rather than putting negative energy towards someone else’s work.

production by Nick Angelo
Art JSS.one
music by MDMD

This episode was going to be about something else. Then right before I recorded I found out a comic I came up with passed away. This episode is about remembering and appreciating those who are a part of the journey.

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art by JSS.one
music by MDMD

The bulk of this episode was recorded in the middle of the night on day two of three nights off from doing standup to people in the suburbs. And its me realizing how important comedy is to people and truly how important it is to me. I was on the Jersey Shore and all I could think about is gertting back on stage. I hope you enjoy listening to me almost break down while trying not to wake the house up.

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art by JSS.one
music by MDMD

Is there such thing as going to far with putting down a heckler? It's a very controversial topic. Many people think heckling is part of comedy and it's a comics job to handle it. Many feel it is simply not.  In this episode James breaks down the reason why heckling happens and what a comic can do to keep it under control. How to turn an audience against a distruptive crowd member and not become the villian while doing so. Later
he tells a couple personal stories of how he let his emotions get in the way of handling a drunk and how that could of cost him work. 

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art JSS.1
music MDMD

What is dirty? Everyone has a different opinion. Is it curse words? Is it graphic sexual talk? Is it one specific sexual act or a specific word? 
James discusses that in this episode and how being labeled a “dirty comic” can effect you on the come up. This episode dives deep in the stigma of working dirty. Does it stand in the way of connecting with an audience? Can it keep you from working? Will you work more if You work clean? 
Later James shares a story of the dirtiest act he’d ever shared a stage with and how the crowd responded to that act!!

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Art by JSS.one
Music by MDMD

Everyone hopes it'll never happen. But it's like death and taxes.
It's coming for everyone.  Every comic bombs. How you deal with it helps define you. In this episode James breaks down the freedom that bombing can allow you in the long run. Plus ways to get out of a hole. Later he discusses if there is such a thing as a bad crowd. Then the show closes out with talk on the trend of comics not trying on stage and why thats problematic. 

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Art JSS.one
music by MDMD

Is it ok to be nervous? YES!!! Is it ok to let my nerves conquer me? NO!!!! Pressure is all around us. It can make a really fun and beautiful thing like Standup comedy (and life) and make it scary. In this episode James discusses how it's ok to feel pressure and how to use it and not let it define your life and career. To embrace and live in the moment and not live in fear. Also he shares what he used to tell all the frantic auditioners at The Comic Strip Live before they went on stage to calm them down. 
Pressure is healthy. Don't give it power!!

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Music by MDMD

Were shorts allowed on stage before the pandemic? If i wore them did it  decrease my chances of getting more bookings? Can I wear them now that all the shows are outside? Does what I wear really influence the crowd"s opinion of me? Should I put effort and thought into what I wear? All these and more get answered on this week's ep!!

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Art by JSS.ONE
Music by MDMD

This is a heartfelt episode. James is melancholy yet still passionate on this one. Reflecting on a sad anniversary. He talks about how important it is for comics to know there value. To not work for scraps forever.  And how comics in general need to remind themselves constantly that they are talented. That there is NO SHAME in wanting a little more. And NO SHAME in giving a little self love. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ruhbin Mehta!!!

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Art by JSS.one
Music by MDMD (available on Soundcloud)
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This journey of a comedy career will be full of advice. Some good. Some bad. The other night James had an encounter with a colleague who gave mostly bad. That encounter led to this episode and almost a fist fight. 
How does one know if they should listen to one's peers or to listen to their heart? Is it ok to strive for the top of the mountain? Is it ok if I don't want to be on top of the mountain? When do I stand up for myself against people who just want to spread hate because they are upset with themselves? All this and more gets answered in this week's episode about finding your lane and being proud of it.

Production by Nick Angelo
Art by JSS.one
Music by MDMD