{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"075 KEITH ALBERSTADT [podcast]","description":"Ever wondered … "should I move to a bigger city for comedy?" Ever struggled with, “Should I go full time?” Keith Alberstadt joins us this week to discuss how he made the jump from an office job to a 24\/7 comedy career.\r\n \r\nKeith makes his comedy relatable and approachable while delivering it in a confident (and sometimes sarcastic) way. He’s performed for on numerous late might shows including Late Show With David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Fox’s Red eye … basically any show on late at night. He also has been a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s Weekend update and Jimmy Fallon.\r\n \r\nWe talk specifically about:\r\n\r\nStarting and stopping his pursuit of comedy\r\nDeveloping an act on the road\r\nGetting things squared away before jumping\r\nNoticing improvement\r\nSetting goals\r\nThe choice of NYC over LA\r\nHow he was persistent in pursuing the David Letterman Show\r\nWhat the process was like leading up to the appearance\r\nThe pressure of a second Letterman appearance\r\nHis preference for writing\r\nBalancing road vs NYC\r\n\r\nand much, much more.\r\n \r\nThis is another must listen for new and aspiring comedians. Especially if you are thinking about going full time.\r\n \r\nYou can find out more about Keith Alberstadt at:\r\n \r\nhttp:\/\/keithcomedy.com\/\r\n \r\nWATCH KEITH ON LAST COMIC STANDING:\r\n \r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tVFhHLec1go\r\n \r\nKEITH ON THE DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW:\r\n \r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7MAs7flPvOE\r\n \r\nFOLLOW KEITH:\r\n \r\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/KeithAlberstadt\r\n \r\nYOUTUBE:\r\n \r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCjvHCuCvb6NaZZOkG6e6oyg\r\n \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\r\n","author_name":"School Of Laughs","author_url":"http:\/\/schooloflaughs.libsyn.com\/webpage","html":"