Unpacking the Art and Business of Comedy | Niched with Dave Hughes

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Niched.

KYU Media

9 episodes

2 days ago

Niched is for the entrepreneur's, personal brands, the thinkers and doers who want to grow their business and reach the masses whilst being in tune with their values. Hosted by founder of KYU Media and serial entrepreneur Matt Purcell, we interview Australia's top minds about their niche - frameworks, strategy and lessons learned. Matt and the KYU media team also share masterclasses on marketing, branding and social media tips to grow your business. Get in touch at kyumedia.com or follow us on socials @kyu.media

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Unpacking the Art and Business of Comedy | Niched with Dave Hughes | EP6

Niched.

44 minutes 27 seconds

1 year ago

Unpacking the Art and Business of Comedy | Niched with Dave Hughes | EP6

On this episode of Niched, Matt sits down for a chat with Australian comedy legend Dave "Hughsey" Hughes.

Together, they'll delve into the fascinating world of stand-up comedy, exploring both the creative and business sides. Hughsey share’s his personal process, revealing how he tests and refines his jokes. You'll hear about the inevitable failures and triumphs that come with being a comedian, and how they can impact their performance.

The conversation will also touch on the importance of a positive mental attitude when pursuing any worthwhile goal, including the seemingly impossible task of making people laugh for a living.

Enjoy the episode.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introducing Dave Hughes

2:00 - The addiction of making people laugh

4:20 - Hughesy’s First Gig

9:00 - You HAVE to choose who you want to be (Responding to Feedback)

13:00 - Will you pay me to be funny??

17:40 - Hughsey on Hey Hey It’s Saturday

19:00 - Testing Jokes & Journaling

21:40 - A message to Hughesy’s Cab Driver

24:18 - “Stand up Comedy is my Jam”

27:00 - Life is Utterly Ridiculous

28:48 - How important is it to be marketable?

30:00 - The Comedian Career Ladder

37:00 - You’ve got nothing to lose in life so live in the now!

42:00 - Tips for Entering Comedy

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