Podcasts about wende curtis

Wende Curtis is the Owner of Comedy Works. She started her career at the long since closed Fort Collins location as a cocktail waitress and worked her way up through the organization as booker, as general manager, as rehabilitator of failing clubs, and ultimately as owner. In this candid conversation with Vic, Wende shares stories of overcoming a severe eating disorder, why adding real estate to her business has helped her grow and prosper, and a litany of other thorny and interesting issues she's dealt with in 36+ years in the comedy buisness.How did Wende navigate the closure of her clubs during COVID, and why was it so hard to get staff once she was set to re-open?How does she make judgments about comics who have admitted to doing terrible things and whether or not they can come back to the club?Why do comics continue to love to come to Denver, and what business choices has she made that have contributed to her reputation?What innovations has she instituted that has helped keep her clubs vital, relevant, and thriving?All of this, along with anecdotes about everyone from Dave Chappelle to Denver's own The Grawlix and Sam Tallent to Mitch Hedberg to Joe Rogan to Bill Hicks are inside this episode. Available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe on your favorite platform.This show is a part of Mile High Life. Head to MileHighLife.com to check all of the shows on our network.

We chat to the owner of Denvers biggest comedy club, Wende Curtis, who was an absolute delight. Here is an overview of what to expect:[[01:21]] How comedy shows are great first dates[[10:50]] How seeing comedians grow is a big passion of mine[[15:26]] Knowing who your audience is[[21:32]] What separates comedy worksIf you would like to know more about Wende, you can reach her on the Comedy works website at https://www.comedyworks.com/. If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster.

Host Tom Simes interviews two longtime club owners, Gary Bynum of Laffs Comedy Cafe in Tucson and Wende Curtis of the Comedy Works in Denver.

In this episode Mark Masters talks to Eeland Stribling, a newer comic who has been making big waves in Denver. Mark drives Eeland from Denver to an open mic at Hodi's in Ft. Collins, CO and they talk comics, comedians, and stand up comedy. This episode begins with a solo intro by Mark Masters. They discuss: - trapping bears - first open mic - learning curve in comedy - Thick Skin, Mike Stanley, Ben Duncan, Kallen Reece - Live comedy - Andrew Schultz, Inside Joke - Hannibal Buress, Chad Daniels, Bill Burr, Patrice, Dave Chapelle - Comedy goals - Nathan Lund, Janae Burris - Black Buzzard - New Talent Night at Comedy Works - Elliott Woolsey, Wende Curtis, Jake Johannson - Underdog comics - Baron Vaughn, Ryan Nowell, Tom Henry - Hosting at the Improv, Amy Hunt - Crowd work and riffs - Joke theft - Comedy Festival - Word maps and writing - Weird crowds - Small crowds - Deacon Gray - New Faces - Fly fishing And much, much more. Strap in. This is a good one. Brought to you by Not Good Yet, the book by Mark Masters. www.notgoodyet.com

Wende Curtis started as a cocktail waitress at Comedy Works in Denver, moved on to general manager, and is now the owner and operator of comedy works in Downtown Denver and in South Denver. Wende expanded her business to include Comedy Works Entertainment, a concert promotion and talent management division, which has promoted such acts […]

Wende Curtis started as a cocktail waitress at Comedy Works in Denver, moved on to general manager, and is now the owner and operator of comedy works in Downtown Denver and in South Denver. Wende expanded her business to include Comedy Works Entertainment, a concert promotion and talent management division, which has promoted such acts as Dane Cook, Carlos Mencia, and Brian Regan. Wende was honored with the Denver Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the I’m Not Joking community today: petermcgraw,.org Peter McGraw Twitter Peter McGraw LinkedIn

Sometimes it's hard to sleep in the bunker! This week Marcia & Rae discuss: Philly accents, "blind" submissions, Louis C.K., Janeane Garofalo, Wende Curtis, "safe spaces" i.e., places where we don't require permission, succeeding as a marginalized person being viewed as cheating, and a special #CrushMenMonday/#RaeverseRacism double winner: Jesse Kelly. Fuck you, Jesse.  E-mail us/PayPal us: misandrywithmarciaandrae@gmail.com (we are entirely self funded) Twitter: @MisandryWithMR Instagram: @MisandrywithMarciaandRae Facebook: MisandrywithMarciaandRae & join our group: The Militia in the Woods. See you next time. Stay militant

He's a good boy and he loves his dogs, his name's Nathan Lund, he's a guy! Welcome to episode 11 of One on Lund! Last night was a special one for your Denver Comedy Champion and host Nathan Lund. He shared headlining duties at the south Comedy Works with his brothers in comedy Aaron Urist and Elliot Woolsey and boy howdy was it a fun time! If you missed out, don't despair! The Triple Threat show will happen again on Tuesday, June 19th!  In his almost 10 years living in Denver, Nathan has been lucky to be a part of the Comedy Works family. Thanks to Wende Curtis, Susan, Natalia, Mackenzie, Kazie, Tonya, Kelleen, Lindsay, Melanie, Allysia, Chase, Kenny, Jeff, Pamela, Andrea, Chris Baker, Rufus, Alabama, Ashley, Jesse, Christie, Eddie, and so many more for all you do to make Comedy Works the best! Nathan talks about friend and Comedy Works favorite John Crist for a while because holy Moses, he is killing it! John is performing at comedy clubs and churches across the country and has over a million fans helping him sell out shows and move merch! John is hilarious and driven and will continue to enjoy success, so watch his videos and buy a shirt and support one of the best Denver comedians around!   Don't forget to buy tickets for Wrestle Party, Denver! June 1, 2, and 3 at the Oriental Theater. Celebrate five years of Lucha Libre & Laughs with a huge weekend of wrestling, comedy, and fun! Night One:  http://www.theorientaltheater.com/event/311443 Night Two: http://www.theorientaltheater.com/event/311444 Night Three: http://www.theorientaltheater.com/event/311445   One on Lund is a painfully personal podcast featuring Denver Comedy Champion Nathan Lund. Nathan has performed the glorious art of stand up comedy for 14 years and has finally ventured into the wide world of podcasting. Join Nathan as he shares his opinions on comedy, life, and all things under the sun. Eternal thanks to Sexpot Comedy and producer extraordinaire Wally Wallace. Big huge thanks to Mutiny Information Cafe and to Rachel Weeks for the One on Lund logos.    

Ladies & Gentlemen!! This Thursday on Talkin SHOP I have the wonderful owner of the World Famous Comedy Works here in Denver, Wende Curtis joins me at the table again!! Owner of one of the Top 3 comedy clubs in the nation, Wende again is coming to answer all questions!! Come pick her brain!! How often do you get the […] The post Talkin’ Shop Ep. 63: Wende Curtis appeared first on Sexpot Comedy.

Holy heaven, it's episode seven! Join host Nathan Lund as he recounts his recent audition for the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. Thanks to Wende Curtis, owner of the Comedy Works, a whole slew of funny Denver comedians were able to showcase their talents for JFL scouts. Best of luck to everyone involved! Several comics from Denver have made the trip to Montreal for Just For Laughs, including the members of the Grawlix (Andrew Orvedahl, Ben Roy, and Adam Cayton-Holland), Troy Walker, Chris Charpentier, and Jordan Doll. It is often a multi-year process to eventually be invited to JFL, and this is Nathan's first time auditioning. Fingers crossed this journey ends with him enjoying some authentic poutine in the Great White North! This episode features Nathan promoting several upcoming shows and talking about his new gig hosting a weekly pub quiz/trivia night at Black Shirt Brewing Co. Think & Drink Pub Quiz is every Tuesday night at 7pm and is a lot of fun! It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. If you're in Denver, come play some time!   One on Lund is a painfully personal podcast featuring Denver Comedy Champion Nathan Lund. Nathan has performed the glorious art of stand up comedy for 14 years and has finally ventured into the wide world of podcasting. Join Nathan as he shares his opinions on comedy, life, and all things under the sun. Eternal thanks to Sexpot Comedy and producer extraordinaire Wally Wallace. Big huge thanks to Mutiny Information Cafe and to Rachel Weeks for the One on Lund logos.

Bert hooks up a road SwapCast at the home of Wende Curtis, owner of the Comedy Works in Denver. An epic night of booze, steaks and talking about the road. Recorded Aug 30th, 2017 at Wende's beautiful home in Denver, CO with Doug Stanhope (@DougStanhope), Bert Kreischer (@BertKreischer), Wende (@ComedyWorks), Andy Andrist (@AndyAndrist), Chad Shank (@HDFatty), & Chaille (@gregchaille). Produced & Edited by Bert & Chaille This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches - Get 15% off today —with Free shipping and Free returns —by going to MVMT.com/Stanhope ProFlowers.com - To get 20% off any bouquet of $29 or more, go to ProFlowers.com, and use the promo code “STANHOPE” at checkout. More Stanhope 2017 Tour Dates at http://www.dougstanhope.com/tour-dates/. Get on the Mailing List. Closing song, "Party Time”, by The Mattoid. Available on iTunes. LINKS: Chad Shank Voice Over info at AudioShank.com Support the Innocence Project - http://www.innocenceproject.org/ Doug's DVD/CDs are all available at DougStanhope.com/store

Comedian Doug Stanhope and I hang out in Denver for a Swap cast with his entire Bisbee crew (Greg Chaille, Chad Shank, Andy Andrist) and the owner of the Denver Comedy Works, Wende Curtis.  We sit by her pool, drink Vodka, and talk about the Sober Challenge I am doing with Joe Rogan, Ari Shaffir, and Tom Segura, how he wants in, how much we currently drink, what drugs we are scared of, and what comics rode the road too hard. To get my book "Life of the Party" click HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Party-Stories-Perpetual-Man-Child/dp/1250030250 For all TOUR DATE & MERCH click HERE: http://www.bertbertbert.com   To Follow me on.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bertkreischer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertkreischer/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Akreischer This Podcast is brought to you by DraftKings...go to Https://www.draftkings.com and use the promo code BERTCAST to play this week with a chance to win ONE BILLION DOLLARS!!! This podcast is also brought to you by Bombfell. Bombfell is offering my listeners $25 off your first purchase when you visit bombfell.com/bertcast. That’s  B-O-M-B-F-E-L-L dot com, slash bertcast for $25 off. “Bombfell. Open and Clothes.”  This Podcast is brought to you by ZipRecruiter and right now, my listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by going to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/bertcast    

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK Wende Curtis owner of one of the best comedy clubs in America stops by and talks about how she got her start in the comedy biz. Wende talks about what it takes to own a comedy club,How she develops new talent and our love of Dave Chappelle. Do not miss this "Handmade" Episode 

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   The podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. In this episode we review a years worth of comedic information and give you some more unique soundbites from our national touring headliners.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! In this episode we have a bunch of great insight from a varied group of national touring headliners. We also answer fan questions and we have a little reveal for you listeners.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this weeks episode we have Deacon Gray back to explain what is the "Funny Final Four" and its history. We also discuss the landscape of Denver comedy as it's going through another change. we were lucky enough to get 2 stories from Rick and Deacon this week.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we answer questions from listeners. We also have Dana Gould and Myq Kaplan sound bites on their writing process and what they wished they knew starting out in comedy. Story time is also provided by Dana but closing the podcast out is Monty Franklin's story about a crazy night with some comedy icons.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! In this episode titled "Fuck Iowa" we delve into the mind of Denver Comedic Wizard Jordan Doll (Viceland, TruTV and Comedy Central)

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we discuss the art of comedy roasts with Brent Gill and John Novosad. We also chat about the differences between the Los Angeles and New York comedy scenes.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we answer some questions from our listeners about "Hecklers" and "Getting Booked." Also we have Matt Iseman (American Ninja Warrior & The Apprentice) along with Juston McKinney (Comedy Central Half Hour & Blue Collar Comedy "The Next Generation") sharing some advice and stories about the beast known as Hollywood.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   This week we have guest Steve "Mudflap" McGrew talk about his comedy journey from getting a Comedy Central special to his Country Music Award wins. We also get into the current climate of comedy and how it compares to the first comedy boom in the 80s.  

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   This week's podcast we get some great soundbites from Jackie Kashian (Netfilx), Rory Albanese (Comedy Central), and Brad Williams (Comedy Central). Check it out!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! This week we have Christopher Titus on the podcast. We discuss his writing process in depth and he shares with us what he wished he would have know coming up in comedy. He also tells us about his weirdest gig ever. Hope you enjoy!  

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! In this episode we talk about Ben's comedy beginnings, his process and he shares an amazing story.  Being the election had just ended, talking about it was unavoidable. Hope you enjoy!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! This week we have master storyteller Dr. Kevin Fitzsgerald. He hands down has the best stories about the business. With over 30 years in the business Kevin has a multitude of legendary stories about working with The Rolling Stones, his ongoing Stand-Up career and the clinic he works at in which the Animal Planet TV show "Emergency Vets" was recorded. Enjoy the man, the myth, the legend Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! In this episode we answer some questions about the business and where it's heading. We also listen to audio from comedy vet Jake Johannsen and magician Piff the Magic Dragon.  

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions! Newly crowned Comedy Works New Faces Contest Champion Janae Burris joins us for a chat about life, theater, and comedy.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   This week we have audio from Nate Bargatze, Monty Franklin and the Lucas Brothers tell an especially exciting story!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Adam Cayton Holland is our guest today having just finished up the 2nd season of TruTV's best new sitcom, "Those Who Can't." We talk about the show, Adam's new book deal and how coming up in Denver Comedy has shaped his comedy.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Louis Johnson is a legend of Denver comedy and he's our guest on this episode. We talk everything from how he got his start in comedy, what his writing process is like and to cap it all off Louis has a great story about another Denver comedy legend.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   We talk about the fact it's Comedy Work's 35th year showcasing top comedy talent and we have some great audio from national touring headliners Ron Funches, Phil Hanley and Bob Marley!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we answer some questions and have some great advice from "Daily Show" correspondent Ronny Chieng!    

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Chris Voth is a local Denver headliner and former member of season 2 of Last Comic Standing. He goes over the early beginnings of his career and how to make a living in the corporate comedy business.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Joey Diaz is our guest today. We talk about his start in standup comedy here in Denver and how Denver has changed over the years.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we answer questions from the listeners and we play audio from Quincy Jones, Dean Delray and Dom Irrera.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we sit down with Sinbad. He talks about his start in comedy working all the odd jobs a comedian can land coming up, what he's up too now and how he's incorporating music into his act. There is also a fun bit of synchronicity between Rick and Sinbad but you'll have to listen to learn about it.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   If you haven't caught part one, give it a listen. Episode 27 focuses on Troy's move to the west coast and how he's managed to navigate those waters.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Troy lets us into his comedy world. He began on the tough streets of Denver, getting his comedy chops.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Josh Blue tells us about his time on Last Comic Standing, his thoughts on Stand Up as he continues to hone his craft and we end it with a story involving Dave Chappelle

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   Josh Blue is our guest today! We talk about his life before comedy, how he shared a cage with a gorilla, and the correlations between his Olympic soccer career and comedy career.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this weeks episode we have advice and stories from Joe Derosa and Dave Coulier of "Fuller House." We also get into our bag of fan questions, ranging from opening a new club in London with Dave Chappelle, comedian contracts and when to start an LLC.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   One of the fastest comics in Denver and beyond, Sam Tallent is our guest today. He explains to us the art of networking in the comedy world today and what his thoughts are on the evolution of Denver comedy.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter with your comedy questions!   In this episode we have guest Mike Raftery, Director of Operations at Comedy Works Entertainment, speaking about the differences between Managers and Agents. We go over what to avoid when it comes to finding a manager/agent and how they should be helping you further your career.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter.   In this episode we have Brent Gill on the podcast. He tells us about how he got his start in comedy and some of the upcoming projects he has going on, now that he's a full-time comic.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. Also you can reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter.   In this episode Wende and Rick answer some fan questions and we get great advice from Nick Thune, Jenny Zigrino and Monroe Martin.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   This episode we have great advice from Bobby Slayton, Ben Roy, Troy Walker and Jon Lovitz. This weeks storytime comes from a Comedy Works favorite, Christopher Titus. Also send us your questions regarding comedy, stand-up, Comedy Works! Reach us at HowComedyWorks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks on Twitter.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   This episode Wende and Rick discuss what they wished they would have known early in their respective comedy careers. Wende wished she could give her younger self some tips about running a successful room and Rick wishes he'd kept track of all his old material better. Also a great comedy story from Mike E Winfield about the addiction of comedy.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   This week's episode we have Deacon Gray in to talk about the New Faces Contest at Comedy Works. Deacon is a 30 year comedy veteran as well as the Comedy Works New Talent Coordinator. Wende, Rick and Deacon discuss the New Faces Contest, now in its 20th year. Past winners of the contest include Troy Walker, Ben Kronberg and Adam Cayton-Holland.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick talk about one of the biggest comedy festivals on the planet, the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. They also get some insight from Troy Walker and Ben Roy when they represented Denver as New Faces at Just for Laughs. Also this week we have a special guest storyteller in Larry the Cable Guy!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the need for marketing materials if you're an up and coming comic trying to make a name for yourself. We also play some audio from Alice Wetterlund (Silicon Valley), Henry Cho (Comedy Central), and John Heffron (Last Comic Standing). They give advice to their younger selves.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, Owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the writing process and how much time do you need to be an MC or Feature act on the road. We also listen to soundbites from Dana Gould and Greg Fitzsimmons about their own writing process.   Give us a listen and feel free to contact us with your comedy questions at howcomedyworks@comedyworks.com or tweet us @HowComedyWorks

The owner of the world famous Comedy Works is Talkin’ Shop! Wende Curtis owns and operates one of the best comedy clubs in the country, Comedy Works! Hear her discuss how she came to own CW, her philosophies on booking, and tons of other great insights on the business of comedy. Talkin Shop is not a comedy class! […] The post Talkin’ Shop Ep. 28: Wende Curtis of Comedy Works appeared first on Sexpot Comedy.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the role of an MC. They go over the symbiotic relationship between MC and club. They also talk about hecklers and how to deal with them. Rick and Wende tell us about some of their worst (or best) heckler stories.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick answer questions about stand-up comedy. Questions like how to get booked and how to make the transition to full time comic are answered. We also talk about Rick's journey from touring comic to writer for the likes of Terry Fator, Larry the Cable Guy and John Pinette.   Give us a listen and let us know your questions! Contact us at howcomedyworks@comedyworks.com or tweet us at @HowComedyWorks

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, Owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the differences between Comedy Works Denver and Comedy Works at The Landmark. Wende also goes over her booking process for the clubs. We also go over the topic of "voice." How do you find your voice? How long does it take for you to find it. We also have Greg Fitzsimmons giving us some advice based on his stand up experience.   Give it a listen and feel free to contact us with your comedy questions at howcomedyworks@comedyworks.com

"I'm grateful that I found something that I am really passionate about, that I can create this environment for talent to flourish... " Denver has an amazing Comedy scene. It's a scene that blowing up right now and getting national attention. We are not only producing amazing comedians, several of which are becoming household names as we speak; but we are (and have been for a long time) attracting the best and funniest comedy from all over the world. Now, there are probably a multitude of reasons that people could debate as to why this is happening. However, one thing is clear and not at all up for discussion. Wende Curtis and Comedy Works are the backbone to this scene. I had the pleasure of having Wende over to discuss her rich history and role in building this scene. Listen above as we talk about what drove her to comedy, the power of tenacity, weathering near economic ruin, helping young comics grow and much much more! The song for this episode is a wonderful tune called 'EZ2LUV' by one of my favorite Denver bands, The Circus House. They just released a new album, titled 'Graceful Jungle', available now! Go get it. Listen above and as always, subscribe direct on iTunes and RSS. This episode was graciously sponsored by Renegade Brewing Company! Visit their taproom on 9th and Santa Fe or pick up their wonderful assortment of beer at any local liquor store.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss what they wished they knew when they were starting out in comedy. This will be a recurring episode theme with national touring headliners giving their 2 cents. This episode we have Rory Scovel, Clayton English and Bryan Callen contributing their thoughts.    Give it a listen and feel free to contact us with questions at howcomedyworks@comedyworks.com

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the Political Correctness movement and its effect on the comedy scene in Denver and nationally. We also have great comics Rory Scovel, cast member on the hit sitcom "Those Who Can't" on TruTV, and Clayton English, season 9 winner of Last Comic Standing, give their views on PC culture.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Tuesday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode Wende and Rick tell stories about the new Comedy Works Condo downtown and the various horrible places Rick and other comics have had to stay on the road. They also discuss the difference between dirty and clean comedy!

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics. In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the variables and conditions that need to be met to create and sustain a Comedy Room. They also touch on what it takes to become a successful comic, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, protecting yourself on Social Media and at the end we have Story-Time with Rick.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.    In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the etiquette a young comic should display at the club or any club for that matter. They also go over the Comedy Works System with regards to the comics on the roster. 

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.     In this episode Wende and Rick discuss Rick's journey from shy, day job having twenty-something to one of the best writers and comics between the coasts, as well as being one of the most respected comedians in the Denver comedy scene.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Rick and Wende share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.    In this episode Wende and Rick discuss the pay a working regular may acquire at their home club or on the road. They also touch on why it's paramount to protect and foster young local talent. Also we get a little taste of the Rick Kerns' story.

How Comedy Works with Wende & Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Wende and Rick share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   In this episode of "How Comedy Works" Wende and Rick discuss Wende's journey from waiter to CEO and how she came to own Comedy Works Denver, located in Larimer Square in the heart of downtown Denver.

How Comedy Works with Wende and Rick is a weekly podcast hosted by Wende Curtis, owner/CEO of Comedy Works Denver, and veteran comic/writer Rick Kerns. Tune in every Thursday as Wende and Rick share stories and offer advice to knowledge-hungry young comics.   Episode 1 delves into the history of Comedy Works and its inner workings from the perspective of its owner and one of its longest working regulars. They discuss what this podcast means to them and its goal, to reach out and communicate to young comics.

Wende Curtis is Comedy Works. Comedy Works is Wende Curtis. Get to know the woman behind one of the greatest comedy clubs in the country. And her little dog Lucy. 

From the radio show archives, here’s Nick’s & Johnny’s interview with Wende Curtis from Comedy Works. If you’ve lived in Denver for any amount of time, you know Comedy Works. It has been a staple in downtown Denver for over 25 years.  Not only does Wende own Comedy Works, but she books all the talent,...