Podcast appearances and mentions of rik roberts

Rik Roberts is a Christian comedian and speaker based out of Nashville, TN who focuses on providing 100% clean comedy and creative keynotes to groups who need a fun and engaging program.   Most recently Rik has appeared on Pure Flix Comedy All-Stars. Rik keeps his humor relevant and easy to relate to.   And as a father of two young kids, he has found that there are enough real-life situations that we can all laugh at without going “below the belt.”  Rik is a member of the National Speakers Association and former President of the Christian Comedy Association. And aside from his keynotes and comedy shows, Rik teaches comedy writing workshops across the country and online through his “School of Laughs”. He also releases bi-monthly episodes of the School Of Laughs Podcast.   To find out more about Rik, you can visit his website at: https://rikroberts.com/ ----------------------------------   If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling.   And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.    Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.   Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn interviews Rik Roberts, Comedian and Keynote Speaker for the 2024 NSTA Midwinter Meeting. Rik outlines how he started in comedy. The duo discuss some of Rik's favorite memories throughout his time in the industry. Rik and Curt highlight some of their favorite comedians. Lastly, Rik provides a preview of his Keynote Session and its inspiration from the Andy Griffith Show.  Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! Support the show

Comedian and Barney Fife tribute artist Rik Roberts joins us to discuss his career, his work on the movie "Mayberry Man", and Barney's attempt at real estate.

Preached: 1st October  2023 /   By:        Rik Roberts

The latest episode of The Vegan Pod explores the plant-based food market, asking whether the “vegan bubble” has really burst amid reports of drops in plant-based sales. We're joined by Joe Hill, co-founder of One Planet Pizza and Rik Roberts, General Manager at Crackd The No-Egg Egg, to discuss highs and lows of running a vegan business, to celebrate their successes and to explore what the future of the plant-based food industry might look like.   The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of The Vegan Society.

Preached:  30th July  2023 /   By:        Rik Roberts

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The Clean Comedy Time Podcast guest is … everybody - Part 2. We're talking a 2-part look back at season 2, with all our guests we've talked to about the good, the bad, and the funny. Part 2 includes some of the best moments of season 2 including Dany Redwine, a bonus episode with Kara Coraci, Cam "Big Fella" Rowe, Mark James Heath, Nishy XL, Michelle Krajecki, Adam Degi, Andrea Caspari, Comic Doc Vien Phommachanh, Rik Roberts, and Jeff Jena. Season three starts soon! So, be sure to like and subscribe. You don't want to miss an episode. Find us on CleanComedyTime.com - Facebook - Instagram - and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Today we wrap up the long-running (6 1/2 years) School of Laughs podcast! It started in July of 2014 and has run the course of over 255 episodes. If you have a question about stand-up comedy we have covered it on this podcast.  So as we wrap, where do you go from here? Today we talk about clearing off your schedule for upcoming goals. You can't add something new unless you subtract something from your list of tasks. What will those things be for you?  Lastly, what is your 5-10 year plan? Have you thought about how to get where you need to be to make those plans happen? We talk about a few things to consider when pursuing stand-up comedy as a career.  It's been a fun run. Thanks for listening. I hope you continue to share past episodes with your friends. Revisit topics as they become relevant for you.  (c)(p) 2022 School of Laughs Podcast www.SchoolOfLaughs.com www.RikRoberts.com  1-888-895-8549

End it with a Bang! Happy New Year! There is no better person to lead the ladies of Laugh Support into the New Year than the highly accomplished comedian, teacher, actor, speaker, and overall amazing human being, Rik Roberts! Rik shares how an accidental incident at an open mic introduced him to the first people who would be considered his Laugh Support.  You don't want to miss this informative and entertaining episode.  From a power surge to bat attacks this Laugh Support is absolutely electric! Follow Rik Roberts: https://rikroberts.com https://schooloflaughs.libsyn.com The link to download 2022 Goals Tracker: https://www.dropbox.com/s/od6uqvojkw5wefd/2022%20Golas%20Tracker%20Worksheet.pdf?dl=0 Follow Laugh Support: www.facebook.com/LaughSupportPodcast Follow June Colson: www.facebook.com/june.colson www.junecolson.com Follow Michele VanDusen: www.MichelesComedy.com

The Clean Comedy Time Podcast guest is … everybody - Part 1. We're talking a 2-part look back at season 2, with all our guests we've talked to about the good, the bad, and the funny. Part 1 includes some of the best moments of season 2 including Leslie Battle, Ryan Roe, Jeff Shaw, Dwayne Brake, Brian Atkinson, Derek Lee Feltner, Nardos Osterhart, Robert G. Lee, Rhonda Corey, June Colson, and Allen Trieu. Part 2 will be out in January with Dany Redwine, Cam Rowe, Mark James Heath, Nishy XL, Michelle Krajecki, Adam Degi, Andrea Caspari, Vien Phommachanh, Rik Roberts, and Jeff Jena.

Rik Roberts is an event planner's dream come true. He brings a variety of options from clean stand-up comedy to creative keynotes. You may hire Rik to emcee your event. Consult with him on how to incorporate more fun and laughs. Utilize his creative services like having him create original dynamic videos. Tap into his network of clean comedians. Allow him to produce a complete comedy event. Whether your event is in-person or virtual, the options are endless.

Our Clean Comedy Time Podcast guest is Rik Roberts; a corporate entertainer, keynote speaker, Barney Fife tribute actor, and comedian's mentor with over 250 episodes in his School of Laughs podcast. We're going to talk with him about the good, the bad, and the funny. You can find Rik on his website RikRoberts.com And his School of Laughs Podcast.

On the very first episode, I've got my comedy mentor, Rik Roberts. Comedian, motivational speaker, and Barney Fife impersonator. We talk all things Barney Fife, and The Andy Griffith Show.Rik Roberts:https://rikroberts.comhttps://www.schooloflaughs.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/school-of-laughs/id894874975Rik Robert's new movie, Mayberry Town:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja3cQxv9FwsLee's Recommendations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9flthA85Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuDA9zNCcx8&list=PLqkHPAacDqC5hIglWpYBkXooVnX_7Kd7Lhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzNgsVzg7hE&list=PLqkHPAacDqC5hIglWpYBkXooVnX_7Kd7L&index=3Theme music by Francy Goudreault:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pLj1MzY9yfjuImfRml6pY?si=BrUv3F7UQGKB7T4d8tvHkQhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5d2zHG7UZeisXxJxRDYh4x?si=WbqVNYO7SOGGFW967oboWwBook Lee Hardin:http://leehardincomedy.comWatch my comedy special!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bb_RGhTwU4&t=2s

oday we are joined by Thor Ramsey. Thor is the force behind the movie Church People. The film takes us inside a megachurch whose pastor is caught up in gimmicks more than the gospel. Thor's character, Guy Sides, is a rising youth pastor who is trying to get things back to being focused on the gospel. But, his agent and his pastor are going the other direction. The film features a great cast. Erin Cahill does a great job as the pastor's apprehensive daughter and potential love interest for Guy. Michael Monks as Skip Finney embodies the aloof, self-consumed pastor we've all come to be too familiar with these days. And great supporting actors abound in the likes of Joey Fatone as Tino, the worship leader who never met a phrase he didn't want to sing. Stephen Baldwin as Chad Case, a quirky, ever-present voice of reason. And Donald Faison as Jonathan, an agent who is always chewing the money. Also appearing are William Baldwin, Chyna Phillips, and My Pillow's Mike Lindell. SEPTEMBER 3rd Available on DIGITAL and DVD Learn more at: https://churchpeoplefilm.com https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717822/fullcredits/ Thor's Website: www.ThorRamsey.com Thor's Books: A Comedian's Guide to Theology Broke The Most Encouraging Book on Hell Ever (C) (P) 2021 School of Laughs Podcast www.SchoolofLaughs.com

Co-Hosts Michele VanDusen and June Colson discuss what it's like when comedy leaves you feeling helpless.  They also talk about taking classes and studying the craft of comedy and how hard work is a great Laugh Support.  Follow Laugh Support: https://www.facebook.com/LaughSupportPodcast Follow June Colson: https://www.facebook.com/june.colson https://www.junecolson.com Follow Michele VanDusen: https://michelescomedy.com https://www.facebook.com/LaughImFunny Follow: Joel Byars https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com Rik Roberts https://rikroberts.com/

In episode 197, Dan is joined by Rik Roberts (Dry Bar Comedy, TBN, School of Laughs) to discuss setting up successful virtual shows and approaching bookers.

This is the follow-up podcast to episode 235 where I shared my process of preparing for my last recording. You can listen to that podcast HERE. In this episode, I review the live recording. Offering up insights into my thinking for choosing certain jokes, we talk about what went well and what could have been different.  We start off by listening to the set. If you prefer, you can watch the set to see the facial expressions, etc., at this link: https://vimeo.com/518305058 We cover a lot in this episode, including: Leading up to show My "purpose" for the set The jokes I chose to set up my P.O.V. (Point of View) Having to abandon a call back because of a change in a set order Using the process of conditional logic to create material Using a technique that enables me to "pick on" someone Examples of rhymes, alliteration, and visual images Being extremely current Experimenting the day of the recording And much more. You may have a different process for getting ready. Feel free to comment below and help others. This is the first of two parts of the podcast. Episode 236 will include the recording of the set and my reactions to it. You can listen to it by clicking here. Thanks to Kevin Hardy for being our Patreon sponsor for this episode. You can learn more about supporting the podcast by visiting THIS LINK. (C) (P) 2021 Rik Roberts School of Laughs www.RikRoberts.com

Rik Roberts is a clean comedian and keynote speaker, known for being a 100% clean comedian. He's appeared in DryBar Comedy, Pureflix Clean Comedy all stars, and Chonda Pierce's Stand Up for Families. Rik is the resident warm-up comedian for the Huckabee show, and host of the School of Laughs Podcast.  He's found a lot of creative ways to stay busy and keep people laughing during the pandemic, and something I'm real excited about is, he was recently cast in the new movie Mayberry Man, as a Barney Fife impersonator. Rik Roberts amazing website School of Laughs Website School of Laughs Podcast Mayberry Man MovieSupport Mayberry ManFollow School of Laughs on InstagramFollow Rik Roberts on Twitter Follow School of Laughs on TwitterWatch Mayberry Man Behind the Scenes BTSWatch Rik on Dry Bar ComedyPastor Andrew Stanley: "Do for one, what you wish you could do for many." Film Fresh Podcast is co-hosted by Jared Easley and Chester Goad. Follow Chester on Twitter @chesterwgoad  Follow Jared on Twitter @jaredeasleyFollow Film Fresh on Twitter @filmfreshpod

Brad and Rik talk shop, Covid, humor and what's so funny about quarantines

Rik Roberts Stand Up Comedian Interview! Rik Roberts is a Nashville, TN based comedian and speaker who focuses on providing 100% clean comedy and creative keynotes to groups who need a fun and engaging program. As a married man, and father of two young kids, Rik has found there are enough real life situations that we can all laugh at without going “below the belt”. Family friendly comedy is his specialty. Crafting comedy club level funny along with church clean content, his programs are a good fit for corporate groups, fund raising events, awards ceremonies and faith based events. His emphasis on storytelling paved the way towards his speaking career. Just like in comedy, Rik keeps the pace of his keynote programs up using stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to make the points relevant to each group. Learn More About Rik! Rikroberts.com Learn More About His School Of Laughs https://www.schooloflaughs.com/ Check out Rik Roberts Stand Up Comedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgxMAtHTMFk Learn More about Zack Lyman ZackLymanPodcast.com

Facebook Pixels and YouTube Shorts Today I learn about Facebook pixels and Youtube Shorts with Zack Lyman. Zack is a funny comic out of Phoenix. When not on stage, he consults on marketing projects for companies and individuals. We tap into that expertise today to find out how we should be using Facebook Pixels in conjunction with ads to drive traffic and actions on our website. There are a lot of things to learn. But don't worry, Zack explains it in a very tangible way. In fact, you can download his free e-book on his system for running ads in conjunction with Facebook Pixels. https://www.marketingbeaver.com/ebook/ I also wanted to pick his brain on YouTube Shorts. This new Youtube option is still in beta testing mode. In short, it's YouTube's way of supporting vertical phone videos. TikTok and Instagram Stories are very popular. Now Youtube is playing catch up to find a way to include these types of videos on their platform. We talk about the benefits for a comedian to use YouTube Shorts as a way to increase visibility and subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Ray Price! If you would like to help support the podcast visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon Show Notes: Zack's days in Louisville, KY How Facebook pixels help you understand your audience The benefits of retargeting someone who clicks your ad Empty carts and how to increase conversions The natural factor of distraction with Facebook Where to start with Facebook ads The types of ad goals and how to maximize their potential Calls to action What is Youtube Short? The benefit of YouTube Shorts over Instagram and TikTok Being smart about your descriptions and keywords Why YouTube Shorts are worth some focus (C)(P) School Of Laughs www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

Listen and Share DSP: https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com (https://www.deadsetpodcasting.com) Support DSP: https://buymeacoffee.com/deadpod (https://buymeacoffee.com/deadpod) In this episode Josh talks content creation with Professional Comedian and Long-time Podcaster, Rik Roberts, from The School of Laughs podcast.  Rik has shares some serious gold in this episode, including: • how Rik views praise for his early work (spoiler: he is completely content with the audience mentioning his first 50-70 episodes on a constant basis). • how Rik moved from working with a co-host (the fantastic Gavin Miller) to working without a co-host, and how he approaches School of Laughs now in 2020. • how Rik edits to give both his interview guests and also his listeners the best possible experience while taking part in School of Laughs (spoiler: he edits for non-Boring first and foremost!) Find Rik online here: • https://www.schooloflaughs.com (https://www.schooloflaughs.com) • https://rikroberts.com (https://rikroberts.com) Support this podcast

In this episode, I get to catch up with a former student, June Colson. I met June in 2017 at the Christian Comedy Association annual conference. She was eager to learn comedy but still wasn’t sure if she was in the right place. After meeting some fellow comedians with similar interests she decided to give it a go. Lucky for us. If she hadn’t, we wouldn’t know about all the crazy characters in her life. June crafts great stories featuring her family members – especially “Hot Dog”. June was born in Indiana and now resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In 2020, she took first place in the Nashville Clean Comedy Challenge. The annual competition put together by Leslie Norris Townsend   Her faith in Christ has a huge influence on the cleanliness of her performance and her calling into Christian Comedy. In this episode, we discuss or CLICK HERE JUNE COLSON SHOW NOTES Today we talk about a variety of things, specifically: How we first met Her participation in my comedy classes The influence of good comedy friends The Clean Comedy Challenge What to do when your real life is almost unbelievable The support from her husband The Write Ten club with Joel Byars   And much, much, more!   Learn more about June Colson at: https://www.junecolson.com https://www.facebook.com/june.colson   (C) (P) RIK ROBERTS SCHOOL OF LAUGHS WWW.SCHOOLOFLAUGHS.COM

Brian and Drew go back and examine important moments for comedians from all ten episodes from Season 1 including talks with Jon Reep, Ron G, Nore Davis, Sarah Tollemache, Sarah Tiana, Danny Palumbo, Rik Roberts, Scott Dikkers, Joel Byars, and ANdy Huggins. They also announce the first four guests for Season 2 and the Breaking […]

Clean comedian and creative keynote speaker Rik Roberts grew up in Kentucky. He farmed tobacco alongside his father from an early age. Later, as a teenager he worked for former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA Star Dan Issel on his Thoroughbred horse farm “Courtland”. After earning a degree in communications from Bethany College, Rik worked for Simon & Schuster in Columbus, OH. He joined a nationally touring comedy troupe “Midwest Comedy Tool & Die [MCTD] in 1992. Shortly thereafter, he decided to jump head first into stand-up comedy. He now has nearly 30 years of headlining experience across the United States and abroad. His comedy is 100% clean and appropriate for each audience. He’s appeared in his own episode of DryBar Comedy which features the nation's top "clean" comedians. He also appeared on “PureFlix Clean Comedy All-Stars”, Chonda Pierce’s “Stand-Up for Families”. Rik is the resident warm-up comedian for “Huckabee” on TBN. He is the International spokesman for “Bin There, Dump That”. And he is the host of the long running “School of Laughs” podcast. His love of all things country led to him being featured on CMT's "20 Greatest Redneck Moments". He also was a writer and performer on “The Henry Cho Comedy Show” on Great American Country. Rik is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a former President of the Christian Comedy Association.Check out Rik's special "Put Down the Sweet Tea" on DryBar Comedy.Check out School of Laughs here:School of LaughsIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:BTB PatreonIf you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd..if you want to see some of my comedy, you can check out my YouTube Channel and heck, maybe subscribe!BTB YouTubePlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Stitcher! It's really easy and helps us get heard!

We talk comedy with 30-year veteran of headlining, Rik Roberts. We watch a clip from his DryBar Comedy special “Put Down the Sweet Tea” and cover so many different writing and performing techniques including using emotion, adding risk, using rhythm, and storytelling. Rik even gives us several exercises and writing prompts that we can use […]

Aaron Weber is a standup comic born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. After graduating from Notre Dame in 2014, he moved to Nashville and started doing standup. Since then, he’s become a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and has performed all over the country. In 2018, he competed in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and was a part of John Crist‘s record-breaking Human Being Tour. We get into a lot of fun topics today, including: AARON WEBER SHOW NOTES Performing some comedy at Notre Dame 

Rik Roberts is a professional comedian and actor. He grew up in Versailles, Kentucky. For those from the area, that is near the famous Kentucky Castle. Rik has ties to the Six Million Dollar Man, Lee Majors, the Queen of England and Star Trek Captain William Shatner. Wanna know how? Listen here. Rik's contact information is https://www.youtube.com/user/rik9663Contact number 888-895-8549School of Laughshttps://www.schooloflaughs.com/Support the show (http://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=CKk27_INNWREPcK7eFolWWbIT6OS78fh5K1BIuosF0aKBcPRvjPhdWkL-53k2cESLTKajW&country.x=US&locale.x=US)

My friend Rik Roberts rejoins us on the Do Business Better podcast to provide lessons learned in a successful career comedy spanning since 1991. Rik tells us how to utilize on travel time, why downtime is a productive use of time, and how to capitalize on you and your employees' “zone time.” Rik has made a business out of something where most folks never get beyond open mic night. His tips on time discipline have propelled him, and they can help you. And with Rik you won’t hear any starving artist routine, because he’s not only disciplined with his time, he’s disciplined with his money too. If you want a better return on your time and money, listen to this.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Rik Roberts, professional comedian and founder of School of Laughs. He is a mentor of comedians and travels extensively across the country performing at live comedy shows. Discover his tips for staying fit while traveling, it will surprise you. Learn the process he uses to be funnier as a comedian. Be inspired to tap into more laughs for your life as you hear Rik’s journey as a stand-up comedian.

Rik Roberts keeps his humor relevant and easy to relate to.  Rik mots recently can be seen in his half hour Dry Bar Comedy special.  His emphasis on storytelling paved the way towards his speaking career. Just like in comedy, Rik keeps the pace of his keynote programs up using stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to make the points relevant to each group. Aside from his keynotes and comedy shows, Rik teaches comedy writing workshops across the country and online through his School of Laughs and can be heard through his School Of Laughs Podcast. RIK ROBERTS SHOW NOTES Rik's painting passion. The Nashville comedy scene. Starting an open mic. Rik's start in comedy. Rik's Spanish teacher cries. Working with an improv group. Wanting to be like Dennis Miller. Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue. Submitting jokes to The Tonight Show. The value of political jokes. Rik's first time noticing political correctness impacting his jokes. Re-working jokes. Knowing when and when not to tell certain jokes. Educated comedy. Why George Carlin's jokes worked. Dave Chappelle, Nate Bargatze, Keith Alberstadt, Dusty Slay and Sabastian Manascalco. Robin Willams and Jerry Seinfeld help Steven Spielberg through the making of Schindler's List. Rik works with Robert Schimmel. Should I be offended? Changing a joke to appease the WOKE. Political Correctness and The Andy Griffith Show. Rik performs on the Huckabee show. (click here to watch) FOLLOW RIK FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/ComedianRikRoberts/:  TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/rikroberts FOLLOW RIK'S SCHOOL OF LAUGHS FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheSchoolOfLaughs/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/SchoolOfLaughs FOLLOW DOC WEBSITE:  www.DocKennedyLive.com FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/DocKennedyLive/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/dockennedylive/

Christian comedian and comedy coach Rik Roberts. Rik unlocks the craft of comedy and explains the skills involved in making a joke funny. You'll never listen to comedy the same way again. Interview from July 2016.

Comedian and Mayor Jeremy Nunes is joined by Rik Roberts as they share hilarious stories! They've got stories from the road, comedy tips, and laugh about what happens when a show doesn't go as planned. This swear free comedy show is a free download, so pull up a chair and join 'em at the back table!

This week's guest is Doc Kennedy. He’s a comedian currently based in the Nashville area. When we recorded this, the plans were to move to Dallas…though I am not sure that’s still the case. But, if you follow our friend on social media, he’ll keep you up to date. Doc is a podcaster on the Free to Laugh Podcast, he’s a comedian, and he’s also the editor for the School of Laughs podcast by Rik Roberts. We talk about faith and comedy, and the new blessing that is on the way for his family, and a whole lot more. www.dockennedylive.comFacebook: DocKennedyLiveFree to Laugh Podcast: http://freetolaugh.us/Check out the Rik Roberts School of Laughs podcast here: https://www.schooloflaughs.com/podcast/________________________Would you consider being a patron? Visit our Patreon Page at www.patreon.com/gifts4glory and help us continue to do this great work!For our ministries within Gifts for Glory, follow us on:Facebook: @Gifts4GloryTwitter: @Gifts4GloryInstagram: @Gifts4GloryContact Dave directly at:Dave@gifts4glory.comImprov Ministry:Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WellVersedCMDYPureFest: Chicago’s Faith-Based Improv and Sketch Festival:Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @PureFestChicago#OGHG Our Gifts for His Glory.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

After over 4 years of podcasting, our most popular question has been "what is your favorite boo story?" So in honor of 2020, we're starting the year off with our top 10 bombing stories. Hearing successful comics shares their struggles helps us all to feel less alone in this comedy game. I remember hearing Jerry Seinfeld say, the hard shows help you edit and the easy shows help you write. The only way to truly learn comedy is by doing it. Comedy is a language you learn by exercising it on stage as much as possible. Every experience on stage is a valuable experiment. So whether you kill or bomb you still learned. Listening to this episode is a valuable reminder that failure is the best teacher. Get Joel's comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join our Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Join our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Below you will find links to all the episodes discussed in this show. Listen and share! Cedric The Entertainer episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/188-cedric-the-entertainer-meeting-steve-harvey-comedy-advice/ Ms. Pat episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/8-ms-pat-surviving-two-gun-shots-finding-your-voice-on-stage-storytelling-advice/ Andrew Schulz episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/172-andrew-schulz-setting-goals-in-comedy-joke-writing-tips-the-brilliant-idiots-podcast/ Mark Normand episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/175-mark-normand-prepping-for-conan-pitching-a-tv-show-joke-mechanics/ Jeremiah Watkins episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/179-jeremiah-watkins-2018-kill-tony-stories-bombing-on-stage-roast-battle-jeremiah-wonders/ Ian Bagg episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/180-ian-bagg-conquering-crowd-work-being-likeable-on-stage-the-comedian-mindset/ Joe List episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/176-joe-list-booking-letterman-pre-show-rituals-drunk-pooping-in-shoes/ Rik Roberts episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/105-rik-roberts-reveals-how-to-make-real-money-in-comedy-finding-your-ultimate-audience-creating-a-corporate-keynotes/ Ian Edwards episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/184-ian-edwards-his-favorite-writing-techniques-how-to-analyze-material-recording-a-comedy-central-special/Dusty Slay episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/130-how-to-find-your-voice-on-stage-with-dusty-slay/Mark Caesar episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/roadlife-how-to-produce-your-own-comedy-special-with-mark-caesar/

They say laughter is good for the soul…it's also a great way to make your audience relax and feel more connected to you as a speaker.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome comedian Rik Roberts to share his insight on how to inject a little humor into your keynote. Rik Roberts has performed comedy full-time since 1991. He is based in Nashville, TN with a wonderful wife, two young kids and […] The post Punch Up Your Program with Humor with Rik Roberts appeared first on Jane Atkinson.

  Welcome to the 200th episode of the School of Laughs podcast! What an amazing journey this had been. Two hundred? Yes indeed. We made it. So what have we learned two hundred episodes in? A lot. And in this episode we cover … Former School Of Laughs Student Success Comedy That Heals, Helps And Makes Whole Late Night Tv Comedians Dry Bar Comedy Insight From Industry Agents And Managers College Market Cruise Gigs Corporate Gigs Making And Selling Merch Thank You Club 52!!! The Lessons I’ve Learned You Have To Sacrifice Get Clear With Your Goal And Your “Why” New Class Offering For Speakers, CEO’s, Content Creators What is on the horizon for the School of Laughs? In the first week of January 2020 I will be offering a brand new day and a half workshop for speakers and content creators who want to add confidence and comedy to their programs. This will be only for those who have an hour plus speech, training program, keynote or weekly digital offering. Stand-ups will definitely benefit from this as well. But the focus will be on helping you add comedy to specific parts of your presentation. We will meet in Nashville and more details will be coming soon. But I am extremely excited about the new program which I’ve designed from the ground up just for this interactive workshop. If that sounds like something you would be interested in, send an email to SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put "Master Laughter Class" in the subject line. September 21st, 2019 I will be running the Business of Comedy Class in Nashville from 12:30-3:30 PM. Investment is $99. If that sounds like something you would be interested in, send an email to SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put Business Class in the subject line. I’ll send more information your way.   Rik Roberts www.RikRoberts.com www.SchoolOfLaughs.com  

Dusty Slay and Hannah Hogan launch a new 10 part series on how to become a comic. Week 7: Getting into Comedy Clubs with guest Rik Roberts HINT: #patience #persistence #politeness Plus, Dusty talks his return to Just For Laughs in Montreal and heading to Des Moines, Iowa! Comedy Shout Out to Fortune Feimster!

Dusty Slay and Hannah Hogan launch a new 10 part series on how to become a comic. Week 7: Getting into Comedy Clubs with guest Rik Roberts HINT: #patience #persistence #politeness Plus, Dusty talks his return to Just For Laughs in Montreal and heading to Des Moines, Iowa! Comedy Shout Out to Fortune Feimster!

Rik Roberts is a Nashville, TN based comedian and speaker who focuses on providing 100% clean comedy and creative keynotes to groups who need a fun and engaging program.  Most recently seen on Pure Flix Comedy All-Stars, Rik keeps his humor relevant and easy to relate to. As a father of two young kids, he has found there are enough real life situations that we can all laugh at without going “below the belt”. Family friendly comedy is his specialty. Crafting comedy club level funny along with church clean content, his programs are a good fit for corporate groups, fund raising events, awards ceremonies and faith based events. His emphasis on storytelling paved the way towards his speaking career. Just like in comedy, Rik keeps the pace of his keynote programs up using stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to make the points relevant to each group. Rik grew up in Kentucky working alongside his father on tobacco farms. Later, he also logged in several Summers on thoroughbred horse farms in and around Lexington, KY. He draws upon these experiences along with the rural way of life in his programs. A huge Andy Griffith Show fan, Rik developed a “Mayberry Method” approach to his business. After seeing increases of 34% in his first year after implementing the program, he decided to share the process with others in a keynote program of the same name. His slight resemblance to the bumbling deputy comes in handy when he takes the stage as Barney Fife. Rik met his wife at a comedy club in 1998 and they have been married since 2002. He spends his time off stage writing songs – many of which are aired daily on SiriusXM radio’s LaughUSA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Round Up channels. He’s appeared on: Huckabee (TBN) Comedy All-Stars (Pure Flix) Chonda Pierce’s “Stand Up For Families” (Dove Channel) “20 Greatest Redneck Moments” (CMT) “The Henry Cho Comedy Show” (Great American Country) “Bananas Family Comedy” (SONY) “L.O.L. Comedy” (Syndicated) Car Talk (NPR) Rik is a member of the National Speakers Association and is the current President of the Christian Comedy Association. Aside from his keynotes and comedy shows, Rik teaches comedy writing workshops across the country and online through his “School of Laughs”. He also releases bi-monthly episodes of the School Of Laughs Podcast.

Most people don’t think of comedy as a business. Even some who work in comedy don’t. But to be good and to earn a living for 28 years in the industry of humor, you darn sure need to view it as a business. Rik Roberts does just that. Rik is a friend, funny man, and humor entrepreneur. He speaks, teaches comedy classes, hosts podcasts, and prolifically writes and produces comedy. He joins me to discuss the value his farm work ethic has had in shaping his career. Rik tells us what pizza delivery taught him about the business of comedy. He tells us why you can never get comfortable if you want to be successful — he once lived in the attic of an old house he rented, which inspired him to book comedy gigs on the road so he wouldn’t have to stay there! He wraps up with lessons from comedy anyone can use, even a Subway sandwich maker.

The final part of an interview where Rik Roberts interviews me for his "The School Of Laughs" podcast.  This interview discusses the Russ Taff movie,how it came about and what's next for me.  It was fun and strange having a 3 part interview about myself.

Part 1 of a 3 part interview with me.  Rik turns the tables and interviews me for his podcast, "The School Of Laughs."  Today we discuss how I got OUT of the music business.  It's a story I have never told publicly and I pray it is a blessing to those navigating a career in the entertainment industry.

 Part 2 of a 3 part interview where Rik Roberts interviews me for his podcast, "The School of Laughs."  This interview continues the discussion of getting out of the music business and I discuss how I got IN to the movie business.  It's strange talking about myself on a  show where I usually interview other people.  

Happy Labor Day weekend, America. And to everyone else – Hello! This is a comedy podcast about other comedy podcasts. Follow me? Thanks to our sponsors HOT BREATH podcast with Joel Byars and Patreon supporter B. Ellen Wesley! As I was thinking about taking a week off of podcasting to celebrate the holiday, I decided to do something a little different. I’ll give you SIX podcasts instead! Yes, it’s true. Although only partially true. Fuzzy math, fake news. But real podcasts. In short, I am sharing with you six OTHER podcast episodes on which I have been interviewed. YES – THIS IS A SIX IN ONE COMEDY PODCAST BONANZA! You will hear some info that you have not picked up on the School of Laughs podcast before. And, you may hear a couple of stories for the second  time. Either way, lots of fun conversations with some excellent hosts. Let’s get into the details!   My Peeps Show Episode #4 “RIK ROBERTS” First we go way back to my appearance as a guest on the MY PEEPS SHOW podcast with Anthony Rece. Aside from having the catchiest theme song of any show I’ve been a guest on, Anthony is a genuinely curious host who gets the most out of his guests. We covered a lot of ground on the show and I know you’ll dig it! In this episode I get to know the very talented Rik Roberts.Rik has been doing stand up for 27 years and whether its Riks great comedic storytelling or his 2nd to none Barney impression from the Andy Griffith Show his talent is unquestioned. 5 AM Miracle Episode #211 Traveling Like a Pro with Comedian Rik Roberts Next up you can check out the 5 AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders. It wold be a miracle if I got up at 5 AM for sure. Jeff’s podcast is focused on achieving more with your day and I share how I stay productive on the road. Some ninja tips in here for maximizing your time away from home. Is it possible to be a highly-productive road warrior? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with comedian Rik Roberts about his extensive travel schedule and how he manages to stay wildly productive. Hot Breath Episode #105 Rik Roberts Reveals How to Find Your “Ultimate” Audience, Creating a Corporate Keynote Rik Roberts is an almost 30 year comedy veteran with an inspirational business instinct he candidly shares with the Hot Breathiverse. Listen and learn how to get more business in your show business. Enjoy this comedy podcast. On Faith’s Edge Episode #99 The Art and Business of Clean Comedy – Comedian, Rik Roberts http://bit.ly/podcastRIKOnFaithsEdge099 After you’ve tuned up your productivity, listen to Joe Taylor and the ON FAITH’S EDGE podcast. Joe is a former atheist who is searching for answers and learning his way to heaven. We get a little deep on this one! I think this is a great episode for both atheists and believers alike. We got to hang out at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, ate some yogurt and recorded this conversation. We got to hang out at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, ate some yogurt and recorded this conversation. We talk about: HIs latest project THINKING REAL LOUD What it takes to be a comedian.  Here’s a hint, it’s more than thinking you’re funny How he intertwines his faith when he performs at bars and clubs His path away from God and how he reconnects with God now. The moment when he prayed for direction and the incredible answer he received and did Comedian Daren Streblow steal from Rik to buy Herbal Life? School of Hard knock Knocks Episode #65 Rik Roberts – Comedy under Christian constraints Need a little more religion? How about this interview from Australian Morry Morgan? Morry hosts the School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast. Sorry wonders how you can be a Christian and still make fun of things? Aren’t there too many constraints? You’ll hear my perspective on finding the funny within the beliefs of Christianity, and how being squeaky clean can be great for business. The Art of Bombing  Episode #59 RIK ROBERTS Lastly, lets be honest, all the gigs aren’t valet parking and standing ovations. On THE ART OF BOMBING comedy podcast, Dave Blublitz explores the dark reality of failure. Lucky for us, there are lots of lessons in the lack of laughs! “Do you ask questions before you agree to a gig? Or are you so desperate for stage time that you take every gig offered? This week I’m joined by Rik Roberts from the “School Of Laughs”. Rik has a couple of great stories about bombing at a corporate gig and bombing with a whole Improv troupe in front of 3,000 people. We talk about asking lots of questions before accepting gigs, pros & cons of self producing projects, having a marketing plan, and more.”     EPISODE SPONSORS … This episode is sponsored by "https://schooloflaughs.com/patreon-a-way-for-you-to-support-the-podcast/">PATREON supporter B. Ellen Wesley and the “HOT BREATH” PODCAST with JOEL BYARS. Hot Breath focuses on Stand-Up just like the School of Laughs. Trust me, you will dig it! CLICK HEREto find your preferred listening method and SUBSCRIBE TODAY! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK  

Rik Roberts runs the School of Laughs. But not in Australia. Rik is Kentucky born and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, which will explain our two contrasting accents. As you can guess, like the School of Hard Knock Knocks, the School of Laughs is a stand-up comedy school. That's where the similarities end. Rik, in contrast to just about all of our previous interviewees identifies as a Christian comedian. In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, you'll hear a unique perspective on finding the funny within the constraints of Christianity, and how being squeaky clean can be great for business - at least in the USA. And while I have your attention, the upcoming Melbourne and Adelaide comedy courses are filling up quickly, with guest comedians Joe White, Glynn Nicholas, and Greg Fleet. If you're interested in kick starting your stand-up comedy career, or getting your set polished from seasoned comedians, then be sure to sign up to our August and September courses - while you can still get the early bird price. Who doesn't like a discount?! Amen!

Rik Roberts runs the School of Laughs. But not in Australia. Rik is Kentucky born and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, which will explain our two contrasting accents. As you can guess, like the School of Hard Knock Knocks, the School of Laughs is a stand-up comedy school. That's where the similarities end. Rik, in contrast to just about all of our previous interviewees identifies as a Christian comedian. In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast, you'll hear a unique perspective on finding the funny within the constraints of Christianity, and how being squeaky clean can be great for business - at least in the USA. And while I have your attention, the upcoming Melbourne and Adelaide comedy courses are filling up quickly, with guest comedians Joe White, Glynn Nicholas, and Greg Fleet. If you're interested in kick starting your stand-up comedy career, or getting your set polished from seasoned comedians, then be sure to sign up to our August and September courses - while you can still get the early bird price. Who doesn't like a discount?! Amen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rik Roberts’ comedy is 100% clean and family friendly.  For over 20 years, he’s headlined across the US and abroad while appearing on award-winning shows such as BANANAS COMEDY SHOW which features the nation’s top clean comedians.  His work has appeared on SiriusXM’s LaughUSA and Blue Collar Radio channels, CMT’s “20 Greatest Redneck Moments” and Great American Country. […] The post The Art and Business of Clean Comedy – Comedian, Rik Roberts | Episode 99 appeared first on On Faith's Edge.

You better grab a pen and get ready to take some notes. This episode is like a mini-business course with comedian Kenn Kington. Kenn spent early years as a sales person for a Fortune 500 company. When he ventured into comedy he took that same work ethic and created a career that now spans over 30 years. Beginning by producing his own Incredible Ultimate Date Night Comedy Events at churches across the country, Kenn finds a need and solves it. Very few comedians think this way. Instead, most have shows and need someone to solve the problem of an empty calendar. Flipping your mindset into a problem solver will pay dividends every time. Kenn shares with us a lot of tips, including: Meeting his wife after a DVD taping Encountering Tim Hawkins really, really early on Using video to showcase your skill set to buyers Thinking ahead and seeing others Avoiding the bait and switch approach to date nights Duct Tape Date Night conception The value of giving something away A tip he picked up from me for after shows Why you should announce your vision more than you ask for gigs I know you are going to love this episode and probably listen to it more than once. Get to know Kenn through the links below. Kenn Kington Resources List ... KENNWORKS.com Follow Kenn Kington … Website: http://www.kennkington.com Twitter: @KennKington This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School of Laughs. All rights reserved. No unauthorized reproduction or use of this podcast is permitted without written consent from Rik Roberts. School of Laughs (c) (p) www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

Rik Roberts took a business approach to pursuing comedy. Starting in 1991 at an open mic, he quickly got bit by the comedy bug. In this episode, Joel Byars (of the popular HOT BREATH podcast) interviews Rik Roberts in this "pod-swap" part two. In part one of the pod-swap, Rik interviews Joel about his 7 year career in comedy and how he got started. To listen to that interview, click here. Episode 155 is brought to you by Patreon supporter Doc Kennedy. To learn how you can support the podcast visit www.SchoolOFLaughs.com/Patreon. Rik Roberts grew up in the Lexington, KY area working on loading docks, as well as horse and tobacco farms. Often times working back to back shifts, Rik was never afraid to put in the work. Little did he know that his communication, speech and theater classes in college would all be put to use in a surprising direction after college. He took that same blue collar approach to hard work to his comedy career. In fact, comedy was a little easier than pulling in 80+ hours a week. Easier on the back and body at least. Just a few weeks prior to recording his 9th comedy album, Rik sits down to talk all things comedy. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including: Rik's early days with Midwest Comedy Tool & Die Improv Troupe Having a business mindset early on in the comedy journey Easing into speaking Being more productive Using Zone Focus time to achieve better results George Carlin's influence on my thinking How a weed eater and a hedge clipper can help Side Hustling until success The reward of leading the Christian Comedy Association Using comedy unselfishly Why Rik Roberts doen't chase "trophy goals" and a whole lot more! Find out more about Rik Roberts comedy shows and programs at: www.RikRoberts.com www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

One of my favorite podcasts is School and Laughs and I learned so much from being interviewed by 27 year comedy veteran Rik Roberts. This is one of my most educational profiles yet. Enjoy! School of Laughs Website: http://www.schooloflaughs.com/ Support the Hot Breath! here: https://www.patreon.com/HotBreathPod Joel's Website: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ Join the Joel Byars E-mail List: http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr Link to Joel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JoelByarsComedy

Rik Roberts is an almost 30 year comedy veteran with an inspirational business instinct he candidly shares with the Hot Breathiverse. Listen and learn how to get more business in your show business. Enjoy! **Must Hear Moments:** * 20 year comedy tips * Being a road comic * Breaking into corporate comedy * Creating your own keynote speech * How to make money in comedy * Goal setting tips * How to organize your days for productivity * Doing impressions * Batching activities * Finding your voice on stage **Quotable Quotes:** * "Every joke we have is about a bigger topic if you look into it." * "I like to batch activities for maximum productivity." * "The worse the economy does, the better my comedy works." * "Prioritize your day by level of importance and immediacy." * "It's way better to be asked instead of begging." I**F YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE:** [https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/](https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/) **GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD** If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! [Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-breath-podcast/id1023241336?mt=2) [Click here to Subscribe via YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/JoelByarsComedy) [Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4bHWj6UDCdywTnDdmMtECl) Joel's Website: [http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/](http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/) Joel's Comedy Class Registration: [http://www.highwirecomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-writing-performance/](http://www.highwirecomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-writing-performance/) Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: [https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/](https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the Joel Byars E-mail List: [http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr](http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr)

This weekend, in Nashville, I'm doing a one-day podcast marketing seminar with comic Rik Roberts. We'll be covering the two things you need to have a successful podcast: Content  Marketing If your podcast isn't doing as well as it should, we can help you.  This event will not be recorded. We still have a few seats left, but once they're gone, they're gone. Don't miss your opportunity to attend. If you're interested, visit BigPodcast.com and get your ticket now. Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Rik Roberts Episode Sponsor: This episode of RED Podcast is brought to you by Convert Kit, the best way to build a profitable mailing list. Tell them RED Podcast sent you and get a free month. Get The RED Podcast App – It’s FREE! RED Podcast – Android App RED Podcast – iPhone App Help Your Entrepreneur Friends Reach More People... If you like RED Podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). And if you really like RED, a review on Apple Podcasts would be great too.

Simply Sound Company SS1 PreAmp Review While I've never used any preamps like the Triton Audio Fethead Microphone Preamp or the Cloudlifter CL-1, I was really impressed with the amazing amount of boost to the sound. The large dose of extra gain can make help a budget microphone/preamp combination sound clean and more professional. Some microphones such as the Heil Pr-40 and the Sure SM7B are known for really low outputs. This creates a situation where you have to turn the gain up on your mixer or recording device. This can leave the door open for added hiss depending on your mixer or recording device. The Simply Sound SS1 is designed for dynamic microphones only. More Clean Gain Triton Audio Fethead provides 27 db of clean gain with a price for $89 Cloudlifter CL-1 provides 25 db of clean gain for $149 The Simply Sound SS1 - provide 27 db of gain for $99 The Simply Sound website shows the Fethead at a $149 price tag, but at BNH, I show a price of $89 My Opinion As I had said, never using any preamp (besides the one in my mixer, and I've also used the DBX 286,  and the Aphex 230) even without a preamp, I never thought I sounded bad. With that said, the concept makes sense. I know that when I turn the gain up on any mixer there comes a point where noise is introduced. Using the SS1, I basically turned my gain all the way down. The construction is super rugged and resembles the Cloudlifeter all-metal casing (but cooler looking in black) you're not going to break this. You do need some phantom power (so a typical route might be to plug your microphone into the SS1. Then plug the ss1 into your mixer. The mixer would need to have the Phantom Power Turned on. For my recording today I had my EV Re320 going into the SS1 and that went directly into the Zoom H5. It was an amazing amount of boost. How I did the test. I set my levels using the H5 recorded some audio, removed the SS1 from the chain, and plugged it back into my Zoom H5 without touching any knobs. Do you NEED this? As with all things podcasting, it depends. If you're happy with your audio, no. If you struggle to get enough signal into your recorder, or the sound has a fair amount of noise, then this is well worth the money. Check it out at simplysound.co Second Line Podcasting WordPress Theme I no longer recommend Appendipity themes. This is a theme I loved and have on most of my websites. The face of the company Joey Kissimmee was last seen online in late 2016, and they are no longer replying to any support emails that I send. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I've done this. Semiologic was a cool theme until Thesis came out. Then they went from needing no knowledge of code to having to know a ton of code. I really like Appendipity themes as there was a lot of flexibility (and no need for knowledge of code). I love the Divi theme, but they come close to having too much flexibility and people can get overwhelmed because it does everything (and the learning curve can be a bit large). Divi is a well-managed theme, with a huge community and awesome support. You can join Elegant Themes (the creators of Divi) for $89 a year. I did the one time fee of $249 for lifetime access. In addition to their themes, they have some cool plugins. One thing I just discovered is when you purchase a Second Line Theme, you can only use it on one website. This puts it int the "Depends" situation. The good news there is a one time fee. On the Evanto market, it shows six months of support with extended support for $17.63 a year. If you have multiple sites (for me I have at least four) that can add up ($59 X 4 = $236). Second Line Theme Support So far Second Line support has been great answering all my questions. The theme I'm using (Dixie) is skewing my featured image. When I informed this of the problem, they told me exactly what to do if I wanted to edit some files. The means you're going to need to understand FTP, and not be afraid to edit some code (always make a backup of any files you are editing when it comes to theme code). I was surprised that the theme allowed a featured image to be skewed disproportional as I don't know ANY designer that would allow an image to be reshaped (and if you have any text on your image it makes it blurry). The Power Of Elementor While the Second Line theme makes it easy to set colors, headers, and the theme seems to make it possible to adjust everything (except a skewing featured image...) what I also found amazing was a free plugin that they recommend you use (and they have some built-in features for it ) called Elementor. This is an open source page builder (That looks a lot like, Divi). This will work with most themes, and its a super easy drag and drop page builder. The cool thing is you can use that plugin on any theme.  Always Consider Your Source I hear people that advise new podcasters and they try to sell people packages and strategies that work for them. The problem is they are not you. For example, as I have multiple websites, I might lean toward Divi over Second Line. If you had one website, then a like Dixie or Satchmo might be just the trick if you only have one website. It might be a better fit for you. What Is Up With Libsyn Stats? Libsyn rolled out new stats back on September 18th. Here are our blog posts that go over the stats changes: https://blog.libsyn.com/2017/09/18/stats-overhaul-iab-compliance-podcasts-stats-libsyn-company-announcement/ https://blog.libsyn.com/2017/09/18/libsyn-stats-overhaul-need-know/ NOTE:  Libsyn sent out an email to all Libsyn users on September 18th - if you did not see that email - you might want to check your spam folder.  It would have gone to the email registered to your Libsyn account. Rob Walch  also talked about it more on our latest episode of the Libsyn Podcast: http://thefeed.libsyn.com/105-stats-follow-up-and-apple-podcasts-feed-tags The conversation starts right after the promo at the 52 Minute mark. My Poker Game Analogy Picture yourself at a poker game (a really, really big table) Ben Robins, Audible.com Lindsay Lawrence, WideOrbit Ilwira Marciszek, AdLarge Media Eurry Kim, New York Public Radio Earl Swigert, WideOrbit Yukifumi Touya, Digital Advertising Consortium Inc. Hirofumi Kanda, Cyber Communications Inc. Dan Misener, Pacific Content Mohammad Al-Abdullah, RhythmOne Jose Alvarez Muguerza, BlogTalkRadio John Zoephel, Pandora Kevin McCaul, Acast Stories USA John Rosenius, Acast Stories USA Ilham Elkatani, DoubleVerify Steve Mulder, National Public Media Stephen Haptonstahl, National Public Media Candace Williams, BlogTalkRadio David Marple, Triton Digital Conrad Trautmann, Westwood One Robert Peterson, Westwood One Bob Charish, BlogTalkRadio Jason Cox, Slate Bosko Milekic, AdGear Technologies, Inc. Francois Fortin, AdGear Technologies, Inc. Andy Toh, BlogTalkRadio Bruno Nieuwenhuys, Adswizz Inc Rob Walch, Libsyn Joel Withrow, Slate Erik Barraud, Adswizz Inc Erik Diehn, Midroll Media Robert Freeland, Podtrac Dan Jeselsohn, New York Public Radio Angelo Mandato, RawVoice Hugo Martel, Triton Digital Tim Clarke, Cox Media Group Greg Batusic, PodcastOne Hernan Lopez, Wondery LLC Allan Bressler, CBS Local Norm Pattiz, PodcastOne Kit Gray, PodcastOne Jim Kott, WideOrbit Rob Kass, Nielsen Millie Mrvica, Westwood One Jaime Singson, Sizmek Kelli Hurley, Westwood One Brian Lynch, Westwood One Ryan Granner, ESPN.com Joe Mead, ESPN.com Skyler Tobey, ESPN.com Jennifer Susalis, CBS Local Silvia Mihailescu, Adswizz Inc Stefan Olson, Minnesota Public Radio Karim Rayes, RhythmOne Todd Cochrane, RawVoice Jean-Luc Wasmer, Triton Digital Peter deVroede, Midroll Media Todd Pringle, Midroll Media Yi Huang, Condé Nast Gregg Rogers, Sizmek Alixandra Liner, New York Public Radio Brett Robinson, National Public Media The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership is comprised of more than 650 leading media and technology companies that are responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital advertising or marketing campaigns. They were up to deal the next hand and they stated that "downloads are wild" and everyone went "WHAT?" at the table and they didn't want downloads to be wild. For the industry to be able to move forward, the table had to come together and decide on what would constitute a download. Their answer can be seen in this report. They are currently working on a second version.  If you were going to "Sit at the table" you had to agree to the terms and they all did. Much like when the music industry went from Cassettes to CD's it was a pain. This meant we had to buy all of our favorite music again. But the audio was better. As a music listener, I had no choice but to buy a CD player. It's the way the industry went. Could Libsyn communicate better? I guess so, there is always room for improvement. It gets tough as no podcast company is going to peel back the curtain 100% as if they tell you how they do their stats, you open the door for people to game the system. I personally don't know the formula (I just help you "drive the car" as a Libsyn support person, I don't build it). This is similar to the guy who throws the chicken in the Fryer at KFC. He knows hows to cook the chicken but has no idea what the 11 herbs and spices are. The numbers are lower as the INDUSTRY (remember to poker table above) decided to move toward a number closer to the unique downloads This is an Industry-Wide Situation I did a test over the last few weeks, and I released an episode that had tracking from Libsyn, Podtrac, and Blubrry. In a recent episode of Podcast Ninja, Todd Cochrane explained how years ago Podtrac, Blubrry, and Libsyn came up with specs for an organization for the Association of Downloadable Media (it starts at the 11:44  mark ). So for years, Podtarac, Blubrry, and Libsyn were close in numbers. Fast forward to today and due to how apps are now consuming media it appears that the larger the file size, the greater your numbers were being inflated. So last week I sent out a file that I encoded at 320 kbps (DO NOT DO THIS) and here are my numbers after 24 hours. Libsyn: 1193 Podtrac: 991 Blubrry 1748 If you click into the episode on Blubrry you will see the number of 1247 unique downloads which is closer to the IAB standard that Libsyn and Blubrry are using. You Didn't Lose Your Audience I know it is quite a blow to your ego to have the total number of downloads decline, in some cases, people are losing large amounts of their audience. The truth is the same people that listened to your last episode are listening to your current episode. The way it is reported is different. In a way, it's like if we all told time in minutes. There were 1440 minutes in a day, and then everyone decided to tell time in hours and agreed there are 60 minutes in an hour. So now there are 24 hours in a day. That sounds like a lot less than 1440, but I didn't lose any time. I just changed the way I report it. Obviously, those who have CPM deals with advertisers are in a completely different situation. Remember that some of the people on the IAB technical board were from companies like Midroll, Adswizz and other advertising companies. It doesn't make it any better, but they should have an idea of why this is happening as they were they during the planning. Yes it Sucks As I said, any time your numbers go down, it hurts. Hang in there, they will go back up (if you look at the Edison research on podcast listenership on the graph there is one year where it shows the numbers went down - why? They changed the criteria). In the long run, the podcast industry will benefit from this move. It Will Get Better I was recently in the Libsyn headquarters in Pittsburgh PA, and I got a brief tour of the new stats. It looked very impressive as libsyn continues to bring you the best media hosting in the industry. Use the coupon code sopfree. Start Podcasting in Six Weeks  I'm bringing back the six-week group coaching class where we meet live on Saturdays and we walk through the whole process. You can start with zero, and by the end of February have a well researched, properly planned, properly executed podcast. To be first in line go to www.startpodcastinginsixweeks.com Where Will I Be? Big Podcasts - Nashville, TN October 21st I will be attending the Big Podcast Event put on by David Hooper and Rik Roberts about growing your audience in Nashville Tennessee see bigpodcasts.com DC Pofest - Washing DC November 10-11, 2017 I will be in DC at DCPodfest speaking on "Is Your Podcast Making These Mistakes?" Podfest Multimedia Expo - Orlando Fl February 8-10 I will be presenting at the Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando Florida see podfest.us Social Media Marketing World - San Diego, CA The ultimate event on Social Media. I will be leading a panel on Podcast Monetization See Social Media Marketing World Ready to Start Podcasting Now? Step by step tutorials Private Facebook Group Priority Email Support Live Group Coaching $49/month or get two free months when you sign up for a year. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

I met Damian Mason in the mid-2000's when he and I were both impersonators performing for a meeting in the Agriculture niche.  Most recently, he has also become a top speaker on Reinvention. Damian and I met up recently at the National Speaker's Association conference and I wanted to pick his brain about the business of speaking. He generously shares a lot of specific advice on how he got where he is and how you can step up your game. This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Bruce Bradford-Royle. Click HERE to learn how you can support the podcast.   We cover a lot including: Being a member of the National Speaker’s Association His first and helpful tip about dressing for success (or at least not recess) Being as professional as your peers or looking like you don’t belong The pros and cons of being an Impersonator Being in touch with your material and knowing when it has run its course Keeping things relevant by looking at you act as a product Products need a buyer who will reap a benefit from giving you their money How Old Spice reinvented itself with the advent of Body Wash Reinventing means you change your product, customers or your image The difference between rebranding and reinventing How Oldsmobile dropped the ball when they repositioned How comics can rebrand (new jokes, new image, new audiences) Niches and why you should find one Why great comedy usually has a point of view, commentary or an edge How you can be funny without even creating a premise Why your job isn’t writing jokes And a whole lot more! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAMIAN CLUB 52 IS THE ONLY WEEKLY PROGRAM DESIGNED 100% FOR COMEDIANS! "Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more. The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started. (C) COPYRIGHT 2017 This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School Of Laughs and may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Rik Roberts. Bother, share it as much as you like!

In this episode I get to know the very talented Rik Roberts.Rik has been doing stand up for 27 years and whether its Riks great comedic storytelling or his 2nd to none Barney impression from the Andy Griffith Show his talent is unquestioned. Hope you enjoy the Podcast and thanks for your support

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/211 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary Is it possible to be a highly-productive road warrior? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with comedian Rik Roberts about his extensive travel schedule and how he manages to stay wildly productive. In the Tip of the Week segment I share how to tackle big creative projects in very short time spans. Resources Mentioned in the Show The 5 AM Miracle Audiobook [Narrated by Jeff Sanders] Rik Roberts [Corporate Entertainer and Keynote Speaker] School of Laughs Course [Learn the art of comedy from Rik Roberts] School of Laughs Podcast [Hosted by Rik Roberts]

Today I’m excited to share a conversation with the hilarious Rik Roberts, who provides clean comedy and creative keynote presentations. Rik also provides excellent comedy education in the School of Laughs, which includes a hilarious podcast of the same name and comedy classes that will help anyone who wants to add more humor to their writing. Before Rik transitioned to the corporate speaking world, he spent years on the road as a stand up comedian. On the road, he learned many of the basics of comedy writing that he applies in presentations, and teaches to others, today. “An artist removes things so that you can see the beauty of the art, whereas a laborious person would just use everything to show you that they can do it.” If you want to master the art of comedy, you have to understand the economy of words. Rik uses the metaphor of a sculpture to illustrate why this is so important: if you give a sculpture 30 pounds of clay, they will remove pieces of it until they reveal a piece of art. They don’t add anything but their perspective. To communicate effectively, comedians have to cut out anything excess. This is a skill that will help with presenting in front of any group, too. In stand up comedy, the speaker usually wants to keep moving at a good pace. Laughs Per Minute are important. However, that isn’t necessarily the case in other speaking engagements. At corporate speaking events, or when speaking to other people in a professional environment, it’s important that the speaker isn’t just talking at the audience – the speaker needs to have a conversation with the audience and listen to what they say. When you are speaking in a professional environment, you need to slow down and hear what you are saying, as if it is the first time you are saying it, because that’s how the audience is receiving it. If you speak too quickly, you may blow past the key takeaways without giving your audience the time they need to process. It takes a lot of practice, but good speakers are comfortable with silences, when they speak in professional environments. “Listening to hear, not just to respond, is really key.” Having a conversation with your audience also helps when communicating with Millennials and the generation under them. The younger generations value experiences, so they don’t want to just sit there and listen. They want you to engage them. Way back when, before Rik was even in stand up, he was an improvisational comedian, and he’s still teaching improv skills and using improv exercise to help his audiences. The basic elements of Improv – like trust, team building, and listening – are things that every company and every organization needs, and sometimes all they need is a facilitator to show them how to do it. If you are interested in hiring Rik to perform comedy or deliver a creative keynote, you can find more information on RikRoberts.com. If you want to hone your own comedy writing skills, you can take Rik’s online comedy course at SchoolOfLaughs.com. While you’re there, check out his podcast! I was interviewed on episode 80, where we discussed how I fell in love with improv, how I was dubbed the “Accidental Accountant,” and a lot more.   Resources: Connect with Rik: Website | Facebook | Twitter Take Rik’s Online Comedy Class Listen to Rik interview Peter on his podcast on School of Laughs Ep. 80     Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINANCIAL GOAL SETTING As a comedian, entertainer, or speaker your income is directly tied to how much quality content you develop, perfect and deliver. Are you ready for some financial goal setting? Looking back at what brought you income (or didn't) in 2016 is essential in making pans for the new year. It doesn’t happen automatically. You've got to focus now and lay out the plan for success. As the new year begins, take some time to think about financial goal setting and where yo want to end up this time next year.   3 FINANCIAL AREAS YOU CAN’T IGNORE We all have different reasons for doing what we do. Some of us perform because we wouldn't be happy doing anything else for a living. Others perform because it is the best path to bringing home the bacon. Crispy, delicious bacon. Still others are approaching the season in their lives where planning for retirement is an unavoidable necessity. Regardless of where you are in that spectrum, deciding on your path to financial success is important. The three areas below are worth thought for anyone wishing to improve their bottom line in the new year. #1 ISOLATE YOUR SOURCES OF INCOME Did you earn money in the past year? We must start there. If you did you should have clear records of where that money came from. Take a few minutes and label the various sources of that income. Sources may include: performances writing acting speaking coaching merchandise royalties voice over work blogging podcasts youtube or other areas depending on your specific expertise. Spend time on your financial goal setting as it applies to these sources of income. Feel free to shoot me an email to schooloflaughs@gmail.com for a free “Goals Tracker Checklist”. It includes over 50 different areas you can target for improvement. The next two episodes will go over these goals and offer some ideas and guidance on which ones might be most important to you. Request it today … schooloflaughs@gmail.com #2 MULTIPLY WHAT WORKS, ELIMINATE WHAT DOESN'T Next to each column list your income, expenses and net profit. Then list them in order from largest to smallest net profit. Did you spend a considerable amount of time on the lesser paying sources? Unless you have specific plans for making those areas grow, you may want to cut back on the time you spend in exchange for such little return. Conversely, look at the areas where you made the most income. Look at each gig and track it backwards to identify HOW you got the opportunity. Do you see a commonality amongst your higher paying engagements? If so, spend more of your time replicating that formula. For example, if your 4 top paying engagements were all the result of being hired by a speaker's bureau - you need to be connecting with more speaker's bureaus. If you generated a lot of income from merchandise, develop more items and spend more time promoting them in places when you are offstage as well. In short, multiply what works and eliminate what doesn't. If you only make money from comedy when you are on the stage, you will always need to be on the stage. That may sound obvious, but it is sad to see so many performers living paycheck to paycheck, gig to gig because that is the only source of income for them. #3 IDENTIFY OVERSPENDING & UNNECESSARY EXPENSES  Like it or not, you should spend time on eliminating spending that isn't leading to any income. As you gather your information for taxes, look at how much you spent on travel, internet/wifi, hotels, fast food, coffee, subscriptions, memberships, etc., Ask yourself if these expenses were necessary or simply convenient? We all have our "creature comforts" or little things we do out of habit. Make sure that they are helping you achieve your financial goal setting for the new year. If they don't, eliminate them before they sandbag your income in the new year.   If you think the quality of your show is the primary reason you aren't making more money, check out one of our LIVE COMEDY WRITING session episodes. Or better yet, sing up for the online comedy writing course and take your material to the next level. Don't let this be the year you wasted because you didn't invest in yourself. Again, if you are for some creative goal setting and want to track the goals in 2017, please email me at schooloflaughs@gmail.com and ask for the “GOALS TRACKER CHECKLIST”. Here’s to a year full of success and improvement – however that looks for you. Rik Roberts     CLUB 52 IS THE ONLY WEEKLY PROGRAM DESIGNED 100% FOR COMEDIANS! "Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more. The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or, if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

As a comedian, entertainer, or speaker your business is directly tied to how much quality content you develop, perfect and deliver. Are you ready for some creative goal setting? Setting aside time to hone your craft is absolutely imperative to your success. But it doesn't happen automatically. As the new year begins, take some time to lay out a plan for becoming undeniably funny. Feel free to shoot me an email to schooloflaughs@gmail.com for a free “Goals Tracker Checklist". It includes over 50 different areas you can target for improvement. The next two episodes will go over these goals and offer some ideas and guidance on which ones might be most important to you. Here’s to a year full of success and improvement – however that looks for you. Rik Roberts www.SchoolOfLaughs.com  

Comedian Mike Hickman brings you another fun filled episode of the podcast. This week Mike features volume one of some clips from some great comics such as Tim Hawkins, Jason Earls, Kenn Kington, Kristin Weber, John Branyan Michael Jr., Jonnie W., Gordon Douglas, Rik Roberts, Ken Davis & Cleto Rodriguez along with Mike's top 10 & banter from the What Now Radio Show with Co-host Chad Nelson. Mike will feature clips from time to time from pro comics as well as some up and coming comics. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes & leave a review. Send email to mike@mikehickmancomedy.com. Text the word "laugh" to 31996. www.mikehickmancomedy.com (Mike's site) www.snapchat.com/add/creativelaughs (Mike's Snapchat) www.facebook.com/mikehickmancomedy www.twitter.com/hickmancomedy www.instagram.com/mikehickmancomedy www.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy (Mike's Compassion International site) www.timhawkins.net www.gordondouglasisfunny.com www.seriouscomedy.org (Jason Earls) www.kennkington.com www.kristinweberonline.com www.johnbranyan.com www.jonniew.com www.kendavis.com www.michaeljr.com www.rikroberts.com www.cletorodriguez.com

Comedian Mike Hickman brings you another fun filled episode of the podcast. This week Mike features volume one of some clips from some great comics such as Tim Hawkins, Jason Earls, Kenn Kington, Kristin Weber, John Branyan Michael Jr., Jonnie W., Gordon Douglas, Rik Roberts, Ken Davis & Cleto Rodriguez along with Mike's top 10 & banter from the What Now Radio Show with Co-host Chad Nelson. Mike will feature clips from time to time from pro comics as well as some up and coming comics. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes & leave a review. Send email to mike@mikehickmancomedy.com. Text the word "laugh" to 31996. www.mikehickmancomedy.com (Mike's site)www.snapchat.com/add/creativelaughs (Mike's Snapchat)www.facebook.com/mikehickmancomedywww.twitter.com/hickmancomedywww.instagram.com/mikehickmancomedywww.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy (Mike's Compassion International site)www.timhawkins.netwww.gordondouglasisfunny.comwww.seriouscomedy.org (Jason Earls)www.kennkington.comwww.kristinweberonline.comwww.johnbranyan.comwww.jonniew.comwww.kendavis.comwww.michaeljr.comwww.rikroberts.comwww.cletorodriguez.com

Comedian Mike Hickman brings you another fun filled episode of the podcast. This week Mike features volume one of some clips from some great comics such as Tim Hawkins, Jason Earls, Kenn Kington, Kristin Weber, John Branyan Michael Jr., Jonnie W., Gordon Douglas, Rik Roberts, Ken Davis & Cleto Rodriguez along with Mike's top 10 & banter from the What Now Radio Show with Co-host Chad Nelson. Mike will feature clips from time to time from pro comics as well as some up and coming comics. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes & leave a review. Send email to mike@mikehickmancomedy.com. Text the word "laugh" to 31996. www.mikehickmancomedy.com (Mike's site) www.snapchat.com/add/creativelaughs (Mike's Snapchat) www.facebook.com/mikehickmancomedy www.twitter.com/hickmancomedy www.instagram.com/mikehickmancomedy www.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy (Mike's Compassion International site) www.timhawkins.net www.gordondouglasisfunny.com www.seriouscomedy.org (Jason Earls) www.kennkington.com www.kristinweberonline.com www.johnbranyan.com www.jonniew.com www.kendavis.com www.michaeljr.com www.rikroberts.com www.cletorodriguez.com

Comedian Mike Hickman brings you another fun filled episode of the podcast. This week Mike features volume one of some clips from some great comics such as Tim Hawkins, Jason Earls, Kenn Kington, Kristin Weber, John Branyan Michael Jr., Jonnie W., Gordon Douglas, Rik Roberts, Ken Davis & Cleto Rodriguez along with Mike's top 10 & banter from the What Now Radio Show with Co-host Chad Nelson. Mike will feature clips from time to time from pro comics as well as some up and coming comics. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes & leave a review. Send email to mike@mikehickmancomedy.com. Text the word "laugh" to 31996. www.mikehickmancomedy.com (Mike's site)www.snapchat.com/add/creativelaughs (Mike's Snapchat)www.facebook.com/mikehickmancomedywww.twitter.com/hickmancomedywww.instagram.com/mikehickmancomedywww.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy (Mike's Compassion International site)www.timhawkins.netwww.gordondouglasisfunny.comwww.seriouscomedy.org (Jason Earls)www.kennkington.comwww.kristinweberonline.comwww.johnbranyan.comwww.jonniew.comwww.kendavis.comwww.michaeljr.comwww.rikroberts.comwww.cletorodriguez.com

Mike Hickman welcomes friend & fellow comic Rik Roberts to the Laugh Track Comedy Cast Episode 1. Rik shares the School of Laughs, 1st time on comedy stage fail, & inside info into comedy. Mike also presents the top 10 list & more. Subscribe on itunes & share! Look for a new episode each week. To join Mike's Text Tribe, text the word "laugh" to 31996 Links: www.schooloflaughs.com www.mikehickmancomedy.com www.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy

Mike Hickman welcomes friend & fellow comic Rik Roberts to the Laugh Track Comedy Cast Episode 1. Rik shares the School of Laughs, 1st time on comedy stage fail, & inside info into comedy. Mike also presents the top 10 list & more. Subscribe on itunes & share! Look for a new episode each week. To join Mike's Text Tribe, text the word "laugh" to 31996 Links:www.schooloflaughs.comwww.mikehickmancomedy.comwww.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy

Mike Hickman welcomes friend & fellow comic Rik Roberts to the Laugh Track Comedy Cast Episode 1. Rik shares the School of Laughs, 1st time on comedy stage fail, & inside info into comedy. Mike also presents the top 10 list & more. Subscribe on itunes & share! Look for a new episode each week. To join Mike's Text Tribe, text the word "laugh" to 31996 Links:www.schooloflaughs.comwww.mikehickmancomedy.comwww.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy

Mike Hickman welcomes friend & fellow comic Rik Roberts to the Laugh Track Comedy Cast Episode 1. Rik shares the School of Laughs, 1st time on comedy stage fail, & inside info into comedy. Mike also presents the top 10 list & more. Subscribe on itunes & share! Look for a new episode each week. To join Mike's Text Tribe, text the word "laugh" to 31996 Links: www.schooloflaughs.com www.mikehickmancomedy.com www.compassion.com/mikehickmancomedy

This episode is all about YOU. That's right. I opened the mail bag and found a bunch of great questions and some jokes that ... well, you wanted fixed. Join me as we answer the following questions ... Do you have any tips on writing every day? Specifically, is there a place or web site for submitting jokes? When do I know I am ready to try my first open mic? And how much time will I need to have? How many times should you try out a joke before you scrap it? Or should you never scrap it and keep trying it again and again? Do you have any tips for performing for older and more conservative audiences? What happens when you do a joke that normally works and you get no response at all from the audience? And fix jokes submitted on the topics of ... Airport layovers Underachieving kids Chinese babies and jobs you hate I talk about Jerry Seinfeld's method for staying focussed on writing and share some other tips and insights for new comedians as well. This episode is SPONSORED by ... The Crochet Comedian www.thecrochetcomedian.com Chelle Baxter is "The Crochet Comedian". Check out her great work and buy a gift for that special someone today at www.thecrochetcomedian.com. Enter coupon code SCHOOLOFLAUGHS at checkout for 10% off your entire order! == If you have beginning comedy questions that need answered just send them in! Email them to SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. I will answer them on the podcast or in a blog post. Frequently asked questions are also tackled on our YouTube channel. And remember you can take an online comedy writing class prepared and delivered by Rik Roberts anytime you like! Check out the online classes tab at the SchoolOfLaughs.com web site for more information. Stay funny!

Pamela Lenehan was one of the first female partners on Wall Street, a former C-suite executive of an NYSE company and a high tech start-up. She combined a climb to the vanguard of business leadership with a passionate dedication to raising her own children. An avid believer in the power of women to lead as well as parent, she serves on the boards of three publicly traded firms, and is also the author of "What You Don't Know and Your Boss Won't Tell You: Advice from Senior Female Executives on What You Need to Succeed." Rik Roberts comedian and keynote speaker. He splits his time between performing and speaking at corporate events and fundraisers. He also is the host of the School Of Laughs podcast (available on iTunes, Stitcher and at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com." Jamie Fuentes an executive coach, she is passionate about this line of coaching after a decade of experience in a corporate setting. As a leader, she have led multimillion dollar programs of teams of 50+ while instituting transformational change across companies to shift moral, productivity and employee retention For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

Your website is the only online presence you totally control. As Michael Hyatt describes so accurately, it is your EMBASSY. Everything else, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc., are outposts you should be using to drive people to your site. Are you? And when they arrive to your site … are you doing all you can to keep them there? In this episode we dive into web site tips for comedians (or any entertainer). Specifically, we talk about: What to do if your name is hard to spell or remember Why using .com if at all possible is best What should be on your home page Why your face needs to be the first thing people see Where to put your first video Why its best to letter others describe you How to position yourself with social proof Why updating regularly is so important Specific CTA's (Call To Actions) you should use Why an email opt-in is important How to get people to sign up for your list Contact forms vs your phone number or email Why you may NOT want to list your performing schedule How you can encourage people to attend a live show Making resources easy to download And … the number one thing your website needs to do to be recognized by favorably by Google! And much, much, more! In fact, I am using every one of these tips on my site www.RikRoberts.com to help me get booked and increase visitors to my site. A few of these items are on the TO DO list for www.SchoolOfLaughs.com as we speak. One thing a a time ... We just scratched the surface in this episode. What did we miss? What are your web site tips for comedians?  Let us know. We will share them with our listeners. ALSO A FEW IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS You can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at mailto:SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com Guest Blog Posts If you are blogging about your comedy journey or have written articles about your experience we'd love to share them. Send a link to the post and any other info you would like us to know and I'll consider posting it and promoting from our site. Sponsor An Episode Do you have something you' like to promote? A new CD, big show, or your very own podcast? Contact us for sponsorship options. You can promote on one or multiple episodes. New Show Theme Skip to the end of the podcast and let us know which show theme music you would like stuck in your ears the next 52 episodes! Fix a Joke In the new year (which starts for us on July 4) we want to help as many comics as possible. If you have a short joke (100 words or less) that you would like some feedback on please send it in! You can email the joke written out or send us an audio clip, or even a link to a YouTube video. We will get it on the show and get feedback for you, give out your web site and / or twitter handle to help you get your name out there. Our show is PG so please take that into consideration when selecting a joke. If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. Better yet, subscribe to the bi-monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free. @SCHOOLOFLAUGHS  on Twitter

School Of Laughs Podcast on iTunes Hosted by 23 yr stand-up comedy veteran Rik Roberts and produced by new and aspiring comic Gavin Miller. Rik Roberts spent his youth in Kentucky working on tobacco and horse farms. His interest in becoming the next Tom Brokaw – or perhaps host of Saturday Night Live – inspired him to chase after […]

This year has been a tremendous journey. Getting to know the listeners and readers of the School Of Laughs podcast and blog has been a really, really cool thing. From connecting with folks in over 49 countries, to meeting many new comics through the site – Gavin and I have been overwhelmed with the positive response. In this episode we take an inventory of the shows progress through its first half year. Specifically, we talk about: episodes that were downloaded the most episodes that were listened to the least episodes that triggered the most engagement and discussion blog articles that got shared the most which blogs caused a bit of a stir what makes for a good title the impact the site has had on a few comics how many listeners and readers we have the top 5 countries we are followed in (one real surprise!) We also look ahead and reveal some plans for 2015. Including: a new way to engage with the School Of Laughs a few topics we will cover in upcoming episodes my plans for possible overseas travel the types of comics I would like to have on for interviews (you can help) And lastly, piggybacking off of the last blog “What Is Holding You Back?”, we offer up a goal tracking worksheet that can help you organize and set over 30 goals for the upcoming year. If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes , or  STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. GET YOUR FREE GOAL TRACKER WORKSHEET The feedback I have already received this year inspired me to create a 2015 Goals Worksheet. This .pdf is designed to help inspire you to create, measure and improve upon over twenty goals for your comedy career. Whether you are reading this post in December, February or August all you have to do is request this free worksheet and I'll send it your way. If you would like a 2015 Goals Worksheet, please join our INSIDER TIPS NEWSLETTER by e-mailing me at SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. Put “INSIDER TIPS / 2015 GOALS WORKSHEET” in the subject line. Also, let me know your name, where you are based, and how long you have been at it. (If you are already a subscriber, you will automatically get the sheet.) I'll send you the worksheet and you will receive the bi-monthly NEWSLETTER. It is full of comedy news, blog recaps, podcast summaries and a challenge to get your comedy career on the right track. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter anytime. No hard feelings. === ON A SIDE NOTE If you feel your writing is holding you back, please consider enrolling in the online writing class. Goals, stage time and connections don't help one bit of you aren't creating solid material. For more info on that click here. Thanks and have a prosperous (and measurable) 2015! == Rik Roberts is a 23 year comedy veteran. Still performing over 100 shows a year, Rik also operates the School Of Laughs workshops and classes. The courses both LIVE and ONLINE are designed to help you get bigger, better and more bookable. To find out more about these classes or to ask Rik a question, simply shoot an email to SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com.  

Rik Roberts interviews comedy writer Scott Dunn about writing for comedy for TV and Rasio, as well as for other comedians. Scott has written for such television shows as Foxworthy's Big Night Out, The CMT Music Awards, The Larry “The Cable Guy” Christmas Special, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, and is a consultant for the American Bible Challenge.   He has also written for The Dove awards, The CMT awards, and is also well known for also writing segments for the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Morning Show (radio).    Our discussion leads to applicable tips and simple suggestions for helping comedians and speakers punch up their programs with humor.   For more info on Scott, visit: http://www.scottdunncomedy.com === NEVER MISS A PODCAST OR POST If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Just email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

It's high time to write jokes. In this episode, we talk exclusively about the comedy writing process. Beginners and pros all deal with the same obstacles. How you approach them and move on will help separate you from the others. Working in new jokes, fighting perfectionism, post performance evaluation, and bouncing back from a joke when no one laughs – this episode is all about comedy writing! A majority or these questions were collected from a listener and his fellow comics in New Zealand (thanks Mark!). If you think it is time to write jokes, then download and play this episode right away.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe in iTunes , STITCHER or SOUNDCLOUD and leave a comment and ranking. Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Thanks! Rik Roberts www.RikRoberts.com

The School Of Laughs podcast is here to help aspiring comedians and part time pros get BIGGER, BETTER and MORE BOOKABLE. From the page to the stage, we talk all things comedy. Hosted by 23 yr stand-up comedy veteran Rik Roberts and produced by new and aspiring comic Gavin Miller. Listener questions addressed in this episode include:   What is your take on appearances, outfit, clothing, etc.,, How does it affect the audience perception of you in relation to your material? How do you process conflicting feedback from judges at comedy contests on the same joke?  How much do comics "fudge" on their resume/bio?     Do classes help, or is stage time the only way to get better?   ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST This podcast is designed to help the aspiring comedian or platform speaker get funnier, faster. Workshops are taught live and can also be taken online at www.SchoolOfLaughs.com. If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.  You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.  You may also use that email to send in questions.  

007 THREE BIG COMEDY LIES   Keep your stand-up comedy career on track by avoiding the three lies that many comics believe to be true.   In this episode, 23 year comedy veteran Rik Roberts and 23 week beginner Gavin Miller talk about a few myths that can become excuses for aspiring stand-up comedians.   We also discuss in detail how to work S.M.A.R.T. by evaluating your   Struggles Motivation Accountability Reality, and effort to stay True to yourself   Subscribe in iTUNES On STITCHER or download from the School Of Laughs website every Friday. Email your questions to Rik at SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. Leave a review on either iTunes or Stitcher and take a screen shot of it. Send the pic to the email address above and I'll send you a free Comedy Contract template! Recorded in Nashville at the School Of Laughs headquarters, this podcast is 100% geared towards aspiring comedians and speakers who want to become funnier. You can learn about taking The School Of Laughs courses online by clicking here.    

12 PROVEN TIPS NEW COMICS CAN'T AFFORD TO IGNORE   Producer Gavin Miller gathered questions from a club full of aspiring comics just like yourself. When the dust settled we came up with a bunch of really specific tips to help you understand and grow your comedy career.   Below is a brief list of the topics developed just for you. Enjoy!    School Of Laughs Podcast :: Episode #2 Show Notes:   The question you need to pose to everything you write How to “float your jokes” when you aren't on stage How to use other characters to set up or deliver punch lines in your material Shortcuts to finding your voice Why putting yourself in the joke can open up more opportunities Picking material when performing in a competition Six keys to making your material connect with your audience Show me the money! What are the average paychecks for club comics?  Offstage moves that help you get behind the microphone The dangers of overstepping boundaries with bookers The two kinds of club headliners Why you shouldn't let other people's goals define YOUR success and much more!    If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.   Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” mothly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.   Thanks!   Rik  

This podcast is for aspiring comedians, part time pros and anyone looking to take their comedy to the next level. Listen to interviews with top comics, hear honest advice given to comedy students and get your questions answered on the show by 20 year pro comedian Rik Roberts. This initial podacst is what I'll refer to as a "Comedy Campfire". These episodes take place around the mic at a comedy club after one of my live classes. It's straight forward, no nonsesne advice. Other episodes will feature interviews with professional comics, booking agents, managers, and anynoe involved in producing comedy.