{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SC 9 FROM SHY TO FLY with Rob Cioffi","description":"Rob, a naturally shy guy, developed his comedic stylings after many years of avoiding the limelight. It was finally his stepping on stage, and telling his first joke that allowed Rob to graduate from comedic potential to comedic possible. Rob has rubbed elbows with first-rate comedians and has garnered respect and appreciation by sharing the backstage world with his comedy family. He now lives his passion and enjoys giving back to his comedy community by, what he calls, facilitating others to find their humor. His best advice: Do the drive! Driving headliners has not only opened backstage doors for Rob, but it has also taught him how to mentor and \u201cpay it forward\u201d which has culminated in founding his online comedy workshop JokeZoom.com. &amp;nbsp; 9:17 | Terry-Ann Introducing, Rob Cioffi: Performing stand-up comedy all over the United States and North America, Rob is the Founder of www.JokeZoom.com where comedians join in a unique community to hone their craft. Rob\u2019s been a regular opening act for national headliners like Star Search\u2019s winner Al LaBelle and HBO\u2019s Comedy Hour with Bob Nelson. He was the MC-in-residence at the late Danny Aiello\u2019s Comedy Club \u201cDanny\u2019s Upstairs\u201d in Hoboken, NJ. Rob is a Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and a Male Model. &amp;nbsp; Episode 9 by the numbers: 11:15 | Rob BEFORE comedy, I was a big shake \u2018n bake chicken! What? &amp;nbsp; 14:06 | Terry-Ann\/Rob What makes an introverted person pursue comedy? On finding the delight of making others laugh. &amp;nbsp; 17:47 | Terry-Ann\/Rob Rubbing elbows and taking that amazing journey of finding support and love from your comedic family. &amp;nbsp; 23:37 | Terry-Ann\/Rob The power of teaching, sharing, and helping the comedy community better their craft. My journey to launching:&amp;nbsp;JokeZoom.com - The Virtual Comedy Writer's Room &amp;nbsp; 28:58 | Terry-Ann\/Rob The keys to success for JokeZoom.com &amp;nbsp; 34:39 | Terry-Ann\/Rob Driving Danny Aiello \u2013 the beginning of so many great beginnings. &amp;nbsp; 42:00 | Terry-Ann\/Rob OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.\u2019s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks \u201cWhat was your best, or worst, experience with drugs or alcohol?\u201d &amp;nbsp; Rob Cioffi Website: &amp;nbsp;JokeZoom.com - The Virtual Comedy Writer's Room Email: rob@JokeZoom.com &amp;nbsp; Terry-Ann Zander TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971 Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/terryann.zander &amp;nbsp; Terri Walters Twitter:&amp;nbsp;@TerriLWalters - https:\/\/twitter.com\/TerriLWalters LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/terrilwalters\/ Email: Terri@MoonfishProduction.com &amp;nbsp; Some Kind of Comedian Website: https:\/\/www.somekindofcomedian.com\/podcast Facebook:&amp;nbsp;@SomeKindofComedian - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SomeKindofComedian\/ &amp;nbsp; Moonfish Production, Ltd. Website: http:\/\/www.moonfishproduction.com\/ LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/moonfish-production-ltd-\/ Facebook:&amp;nbsp;@MoonfishCreative - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MoonfishCreative\/ Email: info@MoonfishProduction.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Some Kind of Comedian","author_url":"https:\/\/www.somekindofcomedian.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/16771313\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/88252019"}