{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"073 TOM MABE YOUTUBE, PRANKS & COMEDY [podcast]","description":"Tom Mabe talks about his evolution from jingle writer to prankster, comedian to Youtube master. Tom has covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time. The key? Drive. relentless drive.\r\nWe talk about:\r\n\r\nFirst realizing you can tell the same joke twice\r\nHustling the road just to get stage time\r\nHow hard it is to overcome a bad first impression\r\nDeveloping thick skin\r\nHaving a following before you have an act\r\nThe ups and downs of YouTube income\r\nCreating multiple revenue streams\r\nThe one prank that really paid off\r\nThe long ride home after bombing\r\nCorporate gigs and distractions\r\nWhen an emcee reveals your entire show before you hit stage\r\nMy key for free breakfast on the road (in the old days)\r\nPartnering with other YouTube producers\r\n\r\nand much, much more!\r\nCheck out our YouTube channel  while your at it :)\r\n\r\nYou can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at schooloflaughs@gmail.com .\r\n\r\nGuest Blog Posts\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\nSponsor An Episode\r\n\r\nDo 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.\r\n\r\nFix a Joke\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\nBetter 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.\r\n@SCHOOLOFLAUGHS  on Twitter","author_name":"School Of Laughs","author_url":"http:\/\/schooloflaughs.libsyn.com\/webpage","html":"