Imagine stepping onto a stage, microphone in hand, ready to make a room full of people laugh. Sounds thrilling, right? In this episode, we’re getting the inside scoop from Alfie Notes, head honcho at the We Are Funny Project, to guide us through the exciting world of stand-up comedy. Alfie reveals how the ‘comedy bug’ can spark a passion for performing and discusses how comedy can help combat stage fright and enhance skills like public speaking and creative thinking.
Prepare to be thrilled and tickled with laughter as we sit down with the hilarious Glen Tickle. Glen is a professional comedian with two specials available on YouTube. His first Dry Bar special has over 1 Million views! He takes us on his journey from a substitute teacher to commanding the stage with his comedy. You won’t want to miss how he honed his craft by testing his comedic chops on unsuspecting preschoolers – a humorous, yet enlightening revelation about on-stage material development.
Ready to ignite your creative side and inject some playfulness into your adulthood? Join us as we meet the dynamic Marlene Sharp from Pink Poodle Productions to explore the exciting world of standup comedy and merchandise-driven entertainment. With her unique experience of performing in LA and working alongside industry giants like Sega and Disney, Marlene sheds light on the challenges she faced, the striking audience that admired her humor, and the journey that led her to embrace playfulness in her career.
Buckle up, friends, for an inspiring and fun-filled journey into the world of clowning, as we welcome our special guest, Bullseye the Clown, to Playful Humans. Bullseye is not your ordinary clown – he’s a seasoned stand-up comedian turned clown, who found his calling in circles, red noses and oversized shoes, all thanks to a surprise inheritance and an impulsive trip to Russia. He’s also a fierce advocate against bullying and has an incredible ability to use humor as an armor.