{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FREQUENTLY ASKED COMEDY QUESTIONS [EP. 249]","description":"Do you struggle with memorizing your jokes? Have you ever had problems with your voice during a show?&amp;nbsp;What are the pros and cons of using props or musical instruments on stage? In this \u201cafter-school special\u201d recorded with students from the writing class in Nashville, we discuss several techniques to help you tie your jokes together. We talk about how to save your failing voice. We go into detail about the many negatives of lugging extra things with you onstage. Also, we discuss some of the benefits of using those guitars and props. LISTEN NOW: Overall, this is a wide-ranging, fast-paced episode with great questions from these students. Listen and you\u2019ll discover:  How a friend of mine memorizes 90 minutes of material using his house. How you can connect my show together with tag lines. What my \u201chourglass\u201d approach to comedy is. Why I was told to \u201close the guitar\u201d \u2013 and why I\u2019m glad I didn\u2019t! What happened when Carrot Top lost his props in a fire at the club. Why do some comedy club managers hate dealing with props of any kind onstage?  and much more. === NEVER MISS A PODCAST OR POST If you enjoy this PODCAST please&amp;nbsp;subscribe in iTunes&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;STITCHER&amp;nbsp;and leave a comment and ranking. Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs \u201cInsider Tips\u201d email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It\u2019s fast, free, useful, and fun. Just email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put \u201cinsider tip sheet\u201d in the subject header. I\u2019ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam-free. ","author_name":"School Of Laughs","author_url":"http:\/\/schooloflaughs.libsyn.com\/webpage","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20680268\/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\/112493087"}