Dave Schwensen

Elevate Your Excellence: From Comedy Stage To Global Empire, Byron Allen Is Taking Over The Media Space Comedian-turned-media-mogul Byron Allen is the founder/CEO of Allen Media Group and champions Black media ownership.

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Just because they have some money, they think their 💩 don't stink!!

Sketch Trio Business Casual & Omnipop’s Carly Hoogendyk Talk Mindful Grind Of Developmental Representation — Comedy Means Business Podcast Sketch trio Business Casual joined their manager Carly Hoogendyk to discuss developmental representation on the Comedy Means Business podcast.

Quote: "Many old pathways through the business for emerging stand-ups have narrowed or disappeared entirely. At the same time, social platforms are as noisy and packed with creators as they've ever been, making it harder than ever for a newer comedian to cut through…"
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Getting in holiday mood w other happy people waiting 4 delayed flight Chicago 2 Cleveland Speaking of happy people... Still 2 spots 4 online comedy writing wksp start Monday 12-1 @ 7pm EST. 4 details fly over (I can't help myself) 2 link. Happy travels!
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'I Won’t Forget This': Ray Romano Tears up at Surprise Appearance Ray Romano got emotional revisiting the early days of 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'

One of the good guys in comedy. Ray was a regular at The New York Improv (played on our softball team) & talked parents, wife, kids, brother &… result was “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Great example comedy based in truth & deserving all the honors.
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How To Be A Working Comic An Insider's Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy

Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale is happening now through Tuesday, December 3 at 9 am EST / 6 am PST. Here's a link with more details and free video samples. Keep laughing!

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale starts Friday at 9 am EST / 6 am PST. Here's a link with more details and free video samples. Keep laughing!

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How To Be A Working Comic An Insider's Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy

Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale starts Friday at 9 am EST / 6 am PST. Here's a link with more details and free video samples. Keep laughing!

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Tracy Morgan Says He's Fed 19K Families Through Charity Work: 'Life's Better When You Give It Back' (Exclusive) — People Morgan works with the Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation and has donated more than $200,000 to families in need

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Happy Thanksgiving.

Being Influenced vs. Copying Hey Dave – I’ve been working on material and continue to search for my comedy voice. Although I want to do some improvising, I want a good amount of material to work off of. Someone said I have a s…

It’s totally normal to be influenced by comedians that came before you. Where’s the line between being inspired and outright copying? That’s the topic in this week’s FAQ and Answer:
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Adam Sandler details bizarre heckle from early stand-up gig in exclusive 'My Next Guest' clip Adam Sandler is remembering a bizarre heckle he received during a 'devastatingly bad' early stand-up gig in an exclusive clip from his appearance on David Letterman's 'My Next Guest': 'Nobody laughed....

I’m not encouraging but heckling happens in this crazy biz & how the comedians survived the ordeal can – sometimes – be funnier than the bits they’re doing on stage. Here’s one of Adam Sandler’s…
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The Stand-Up Comedian Who Wrote Jokes For JFK When John F. Kennedy ran for president in 1960, he enlisted the help of a speechwriter who was one of the popular stand-ups of the time

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YouTube video by Dave Schwensen Comedians - Don't Promise What You Can't Deliver | How To Be A Working Comic #35

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‘Wicked: For Good’ Earns Huge $30.8 Million In Previews—Best Of 2025, Flies Past ‘Wicked’ Part One “Wicked: For Good” beat the preview screening totals of two big superhero hits this year: “Superman” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which ruled the summer box office.

“Wicked: For Good” beat the preview screening totals of two big superhero hits this year: “Superman” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which ruled the summer box office.

YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning JFK assassination: Cronkite informs a shocked nation

If you were over the age of 5, you'll remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news 62 years ago today...
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The Business of Being Druski  | Essence From viral skits to sold-out stages, Druski is proving that betting on yourself pays off

Favorite “lesson” from this article: “I don’t know where that young football player from Druski’s high school is, but he actually could have learned a thing or two by sitting next to Druski—because that teacher’s prediction couldn’t have been more wrong.”
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All war is a symptom of man’s failure as a thinking animal.

John Steinbeck

Key comedy advice from KevOnStage: Don't just be funny, be 'unavoidable' — Los Angeles Times The self-made comedy renaissance man used sketch comedy as a vehicle to find success on BET, social media, books and touring. He talks about his strategy to stay consistent with content and find the b...

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Dates 4 next round of online comedy workshops.
Mondays - 7 pm EST - December 1, 8, 15 and 22
Group writing sessions & discussions on comedy / speaking / entertainment biz (“How To Be A Working Comic”). Visit link 4 registration (max 6 people).
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Everyone has a sense of humor, though it may be buried deep inside. Sometimes it only takes one laugh for it to come out and make a connection with listeners. Laugh & Connect.

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4 Celebrities Who Really Wanted to Be Comedians Not everyone who wants to be a comedian makes it in comedy. Just as these four celebrities who never realized their comedy dreams

I didn't know that about the celebrity sitting at the number one position on this list. When I was booking shows for The Improv he should've given me an offer I couldn't refuse for stage time. But that's hindsight...
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4 Comedians Who Didn't Want to Be Comedians Sometimes, life leads you down roads you least expect. Just ask these four comedians who didn't expect to land in the comedy world

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News Update: Online comedy workshops decided everyone's been creating new (and funny!) material & rather than an online performance, the 4th week will be another group writing session. We now return to our regular programming. TheComedyBook.com

YouTube video by Dave Schwensen Know Your Audience | How To Be A Working Comic #36

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Is Lewis Black Actually Saying Goodbye to Comedy? The longtime rage maestro of ‘The Daily Show’ raised alarms when he announced he was retiring from the road. But he assures us he’s not ill—just sick and tired of certain bullshit.

Happy to read Lewis is not completely retired from performing stand-up. I knew him from live sets at The Improv & “A&E’s An Evening at the Improv.” Worked hard at being a playwright (his plays were produced). Always love his slow burn on stage…
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Humorous speakers – it’s more than telling jokes Hi Dave – I do a lot of presentations through my job. These are specific to the industry, and I’d like to start speaking at related conferences. I’m not a stand-up comedian but know the importance …

It takes time and experience to truly connect with an audience. Humor helps and so does having a strong message. But there’s another key ingredient that keeps an audience engaged — your personality. Are you using yours?
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'New York's Funniest' set to showcase best comedians at New York Comedy Festival — abc7NY

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Sebastian Maniscalco on His Universal Approach to Comedy, Fatherhood (Excl) Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco opened up to Us Weekly about his comedy approach, fatherhood and having an 'I made it' moment

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YouTube video by Dave Schwensen I Never Came Home To Fight by Metro

Classic rock from the Vietnam War era. Celebrate the veterans. Without them, we wouldn't have the freedom we do today - including the freedom to be creative. Rock on! youtu.be/IgE7Cj_DYGY