Ever since being featured as an All-Star on the 2007 "Comedy Tournament" DVD Timmy Boyle, having established himself as one of the fresh must see stars of comedy, has received rave reviews for his unique comedy styling, as emcee or headline act, at various events in Canada & The United States.   As an award- winning writer, Timmy has been a regular performer & workshop presenter at Faithwriters' Conferences and in 2014 celebrated the release of his first book Inside Timmy's Mind. Timmy has been a featured performer on the nationwide Date Night Comedy Tour and can be seen regularly across Ontario as founder & host of The Circuit: Canada's first clean comedy circuit. Most recently, Timmy was a Clean Comedy Challenge finalist at the legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, CA. TIMMY BOYLE SHOW NOTES  What's the deal with Helen Keller?  Classic comedy influences.  Connecting with comedian Leland Klassen.  Why Timmy's start in stand-up comedy is on DVD.  Producing live comedy.  Creating a "Comedy Circuit."  Timmy's Instagram LIVE show Calling Comedians in Quarantine. And much more! FOLLOW TIMMY WEBSITE:  https://upstandingcomedy.ca/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/therealtimmyboyle/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/therealtimmyboyle/ FOLLOW FREE TO LAUGH FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FreeToLaughPod/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/FreeToLaughPod INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/freetolaughpod/

Brian Apprille is a stand-up comedian, voice actor and motivational speaker who performs across America.  Brian's career took a turn for the serious in 2009 when he developed facial paralysis as a result of a rare disease called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.  Now an activist and a comic at once, Brian raises awareness of facial paralysis and inspires hope in fellow suffers with plenty of belly-laugh healing along the way.  BRIAN APPRILLE SHOW NOTES  The ex factor.  Career motivation.  Trying new jokes.  How Brian incorporates impressions in his act.  Filming with Dry Bar Comedy.  Going on stage during difficult personal times.  Ramsey Hunt Syndrome  When self-deprecating humor offends people.  Cancel culture.  Political humor.  Stealing joy and giving your joy away.  What comedians can give. And much more! FOLLOW BRIAN WEBSITE:  http://www.comedybrian.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/brian.apprille UNIQUE SMILES PODCAST:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unique-smiles-the-facial-paralysis-podcast/id1352822884  UNCOMMON COMEDY PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncommon-comedy-podcast/id1514522222

Brian Bates got his comedy start later in life. Since launching his comedy career, he's toured comedy clubs and theaters across America with national headliners like Henry Cho and Nate Bargatze. Brian can be heard weekly on Laugh USA on Sirius satellite radio. BRIAN BATES SHOW NOTES  Why stand-up comedy?  Taking the School of Laughs  Leaving a solid career  Comedy after quarantine  Advice on becoming a full time comedian  The Anne Frank House joke And lots more! FOLLOW BRIAN WEBSITE:  http://www.brianbatescomedy.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/brianbatescomedy TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/brianbatescomic  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brianbatescomic/

These times are crazy, to say the least.  In this special episode, my lovely bride Rebecca Kennedy and I share some thoughts and tips on making laughter happen in our home. SHOW NOTES Differences in what makes us laugh Snuffing out stress The advantage of being calm people Finding humor in crazy places This Is Spinal Tap Being quarantined Doc can't stand rosemary And much more! FOLLOW REBECCA WEBSITE:  https://www.fiascofreefriday.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FiascoFreeFridayBlog/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/fiascofreefriday/ FOLLOW FREE TO LAUGH FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FreeToLaughPod/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/FreeToLaughPod INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/freetolaughpod/

Brandon Skelton was born to not only preach, but bring the funny!  Although he's only been at the comedy game two years, he's learned a lot along the way. BRANDON SKELTON SHOW NOTES  Being a pastor and working comedian  Performing for teenagers  Marketing to your audience  Learning from performance mistakes  Tips for doing live video comedy  Booking Zoom live comedy shows  The value of virtual comedy  The Josh Belcher Uncharted Podcast FOLLOW BRANDON WEBSITE:  https://www.thechurchcomedian.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/thechurchcomedian/ YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-v0Ew9BX-9RC90tU5hdbQ

Shawn Mathenia is a veteran comedian based out of Memphis, TN.  In this fun chat we talk a variety of topics, including: SHAWN MATHENIA SHOW NOTES  Shawn having been adopted  How his comedy has changed over the years  Unintentionally offending people at church shows  Shawn's little daughter telling jokes with him on stage  Conversate with Shawn Mathenia And a whole lot more! FOLLOW SHAWN WEBSITE:  https://shawnpmathenia.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/shawnmatheniaroarecho TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/shawnmathenia

Scott Curtis is a stand-up comedian based out of South Bend, IN.  Scott's first time on stage came later in life when he was offered a chance to perform at work and from there started out on this wild journey.  Scott is also host and producer of the hit podcast Behind The Bits. SCOTT CURTIS SHOW NOTES  Scott's early comedy influences  First time performing stand-up comedy  Learning why a joke may or may not work  Enjoying comedy with a spouse  Scott's current purpose in comedy and the value of knowing yours  The Behind The Bits Podcast And a whole lot more! FOLLOW SCOTT AND BEHIND THE BITS PODCAST WEBSITE:  https://www.thebtbpc.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/behindthebitspodcast TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thebtbpc

Dennis Tooley shares his journey in co-creating Gutty's Comedy Club.  Located in Greenwood, IN, Dennis and his business partner Steve Rivera are putting in the work to make their dreams of owning a successful comedy club a reality.  Gutty's is currently in a contest with other businesses for a chance of winning a $50k grant!  Vote daily thru March 8th! (click here to vote now) DENNIS TOOLEY SHOW NOTES Starting a comedy club. Marketing their business. The value of family friendly comedy. Political Correctness and comedy. The NEW Gutty's Comedy Club app. And a whole lot more!   FOLLOW DENNIS and GUTTY'S COMEDY CLUB WEBSITE:  https://guttyscomedyclub.com/ FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/guttyscomedyclub/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/guttyscomedyclub/ FOLLOW DOC WEBSITE:  www.DocKennedyLive.com FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/DocKennedyLive/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/dockennedylive/ FOLLOW FREE TO LAUGH FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FreeToLaughPod/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/FreeToLaughPod INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/freetolaughpod/

Rik Roberts keeps his humor relevant and easy to relate to.  Rik mots recently can be seen in his half hour Dry Bar Comedy special.  His emphasis on storytelling paved the way towards his speaking career. Just like in comedy, Rik keeps the pace of his keynote programs up using stories, facts, current events, visuals and crowd participation to make the points relevant to each group. Aside from his keynotes and comedy shows, Rik teaches comedy writing workshops across the country and online through his School of Laughs and can be heard through his School Of Laughs Podcast. RIK ROBERTS SHOW NOTES Rik's painting passion. The Nashville comedy scene. Starting an open mic. Rik's start in comedy. Rik's Spanish teacher cries. Working with an improv group. Wanting to be like Dennis Miller. Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue. Submitting jokes to The Tonight Show. The value of political jokes. Rik's first time noticing political correctness impacting his jokes. Re-working jokes. Knowing when and when not to tell certain jokes. Educated comedy. Why George Carlin's jokes worked. Dave Chappelle, Nate Bargatze, Keith Alberstadt, Dusty Slay and Sabastian Manascalco. Robin Willams and Jerry Seinfeld help Steven Spielberg through the making of Schindler's List. Rik works with Robert Schimmel. Should I be offended? Changing a joke to appease the WOKE. Political Correctness and The Andy Griffith Show. Rik performs on the Huckabee show. (click here to watch) FOLLOW RIK FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/ComedianRikRoberts/:  TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/rikroberts FOLLOW RIK'S SCHOOL OF LAUGHS FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheSchoolOfLaughs/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/SchoolOfLaughs FOLLOW DOC WEBSITE:  www.DocKennedyLive.com FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/DocKennedyLive/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/dockennedylive/

In this episode, Jared Lovrak and I talk about The Simpson's character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and voice actor Hank Azaria's recent decision to stop voicing Apu. APU SHOW NOTES  The origins of Apu.  Why Apu is a hero.  Why people find the character offensive.  Why Hank Azaria is stepping down from the character.  Will this lead to more character's being abandoned for the sake of political correctness?  What racial stereotypes look like outside the United States.  Why not laugh? And lots more! FOLLOW JARED FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/jared.lovrak TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/JLovrak  FOLLOW DOC WEBSITE:  www.DocKennedyLive.com FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/DocKennedyLive/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/dockennedylive/ FOLLOW FREE TO LAUGH FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FreeToLaughPod/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/FreeToLaughPod INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/freetolaughpod/