Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast

Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny
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Reflections on Comedy, Stand-Up or Otherwise, from Michael Halcomb. Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny. www.michaelhalcomb.live

  1. 2d ago

    On The Mic After 14 Years

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I sit down with the “Loveable Curmudgeon,” comedian Joel Brill, and step into his comedy world. We chat about everything from his early inspirations to the art of storytelling. We get into the challenges of balancing family life with a comedy career and why, sometimes, a decade-and-a-half hiatus might be necessary. Joel also shares his unique insights on how the comedy scene has evolved in the last decade, the impacts of social media, and the delicate dance of crowd work. It’s a conversation packed with good laughs, good stories, and good wisdom. Tune in! And before you tune in, I’d be so grateful and honored if you’d order a copy of my new book: Comedy Mindhacks: 100 Mental Shifts To Help Comedians & Creatives Succeed. If you click HERE, you can see some sample pages. If you don’t yet subscribe to this site, you can still get a 10% discount at your purchase with the code: MH10LIVE. But, if you become a FREE Subscriber, you can automatically get a 15% discount. If you sign up as a paid subscriber, I’ll send you a 35% discount. Also, when you join that inner circle, you’ll instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    29 min

  2. 4d ago

    Songwriting In Comedy

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I chat with the super kind and absolutely hilarious Bonnie Works Gardner. We workshop some jokes in real time, talk about how she creates song parodies to share personal stories, and do some on-the-spot riffing on headlines and cliches. We also discuss Bonnie’s take on clean comedy and her knack for turning life’s messed-up moments into humor. Plus, I share insights from my new book, Comedy Mind Hacks. Tune in! Oh, and if you’d like to show some love, I’d be so grateful and honored if you’d order a copy of said book: Comedy Mindhacks: 100 Mental Shifts To Help Comedians & Creatives Succeed. If you click HERE, you can see some sample pages. If you don’t yet subscribe to this site, you can still get a 10% discount at your purchase with the code: MH10LIVE. But, if you become a FREE Subscriber, you can automatically get a 15% discount. If you sign up as a paid subscriber, I’ll send you a 35% discount. Also, when you join that inner circle, you’ll instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    23 min

  3. Jun 10

    Finding Your Comedy Lane

    Hello, Friend! Welcome to Episode 125 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast. In this one, I sit down with the incredibly talented and funny Bonnie Works Gardner. We get into her comedy journey, discuss her unique knack for crafting hilarious song parodies, and the personal stories that fuel her humor. Bonnie also shares insights on clean comedy, the open mic scene, and even her first-hand take on diabetes! Whether you’re a comedy fan or comedian, this episode is packed with laughs and insights. Tune in! Hey, before you go, let me say “Thanks!” for reading. And, if you’d like to show some love, please order a copy of my new book. Here’s the link: Comedy Mindhacks: 100 Mental Shifts To Help Comedians & Creatives Succeed. If you click HERE, you can see some sample pages. If you don’t yet subscribe to this site, you can still get a 10% discount at your purchase with the code: MH10LIVE. But, if you become a FREE Subscriber, you can automatically get a 15% discount. If you sign up as a paid subscriber, I’ll send you a 35% discount. Also, when you join that inner circle, you’ll instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault, including FREE access to one of my classes (see below) and access to “The Green Room” content. But that’s not all, there’s way more: * The Joke Writer’s Lab Video Course: Unrestricted access to my step-by-step joke writing course on Udemy. * The Green Room: Access to all my private posts that look behind the scenes. * The Comedian Spotlight: A feature and promotion to my entire audience in an upcoming newsletter! * The Joke Blueprint Playbook: My 17-page manual for structuring your thoughts and polishing your jokes. * The Premium “Round-Up” Newsletter: My exclusive weekly deep-dive delivered every Sunday. * The Round-Up Repository: Full access to my private database containing every past and future newsletter. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    23 min

  4. Jun 7

    Can You Roast Without Being A Jerk?

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I continue my chat with the hilarious Dr. Terry Lindvall about everything from holy mocking to the humor of Jesus. We get into the art of satire, the great cussing debate, and even share some laugh-out-loud stories from church history. After checking this out, you may leave with a new perspective on comedy and faith. Tune in! And…before you go, check this out…my new book is ready for preorder: Comedy Mindhacks: 100 Mental Shifts To Help Comedians & Creatives Succeed. Secure your copy HERE. It goes live on 6/8/26. If you click HERE, you can see some sample pages. If you don’t yet subscribe to this site, you can still get a 10% discount at your purchase with the code: MH10LIVE. But, if you become a FREE Subscriber, you can automatically get a 15% discount. If you sign up as a paid subscriber, I’ll send you a 35% discount. Also, when you join that inner circle, you’ll instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault: * The Joke Writer’s Lab Video Course: Unrestricted access to my step-by-step joke writing course on Udemy. * The Comedian Spotlight: A feature and promotion to my entire audience in an upcoming newsletter! * The Joke Blueprint Playbook: My 17-page manual for structuring your thoughts and polishing your jokes. * The Premium “Round-Up” Newsletter: My exclusive weekly deep-dive delivered every Sunday. * The Round-Up Repository: Full access to my private database containing every past and future newsletter. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    29 min
  5. Why Comedians Freeze During Crowd Work

    Jun 6

    Why Comedians Freeze During Crowd Work

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    39 min

  6. Jun 2

    God Laughs?! And...Roasts?!

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I chat with the hilarious Dr. Terry Lindvall about the surprising humor hidden in the Bible, church history, and the life of Jesus. We also get into Terry’s unique career path, his many books, and his connections to Hollywood. While we discuss the comedic twists in Genesis, we also dive into Dr. Lindvall’s book, God Mocks, which is what led me to him in the first place. In addition to all that, we explore the art of joke writing, and share laughs about Noah’s Ark and more. Terry’s insights are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Seriously, while this episode’s a bit out of the norm, trust me, you’re not gonna want to miss it. And…before you go, check this out…my new book is ready for preorder: Comedy Mindhacks: 100 Mental Shifts To Help Comedians & Creatives Succeed. Secure your copy HERE. If you click HERE, you can see some sample pages. If you don’t yet subscribe to this site, you can still get a 10% discount at your purchase with the code: MH10LIVE. But, if you become a FREE Subscriber, you can automatically get a 15% discount. If you sign up as a paid subscriber, I’ll send you a 35% discount. Also, when you join that inner circle, you’ll instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault: * The Joke Writer’s Lab Video Course: Unrestricted access to my step-by-step joke writing course on Udemy. * The Comedian Spotlight: A feature and promotion to my entire audience in an upcoming newsletter! * The Joke Blueprint Playbook: My 17-page manual for structuring your thoughts and polishing your jokes. * The Premium “Round-Up” Newsletter: My exclusive weekly deep-dive delivered every Sunday. * The Round-Up Repository: Full access to my private database containing every past and future newsletter. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    28 min

  7. May 30

    The Power of Specificity

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I chat with humorist and economist, Chris Stiffler, about his unique journey from in the world of comedy. We share helpful insights that inspire growth in humor writing and momentum for stand-up. We explore the art of writing long articles, the power of specificity, and how to find creativity in unexpected places. Whether you’re seeking laughs or practical wisdom, this episode is packed with stories and insights to keep you moving forward. Tune in! Oh, and if you want to hear real, raw, and candid thoughts about some of my journey in stand-up comedy, before you go, be sure to download your copy of my brand new audiobook, Road Chronicles of a Comedian: 30 Hours to Somewhere for just $3.99. Click the image below, or click HERE. I also want to invite you to upgrade to a paid subscriber of MichaelHalcomb.Live today. When you join the inner circle, you instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault: * The Joke Writer’s Lab Video Course: Unrestricted access to my step-by-step joke writing course on Udemy. * The Comedian Spotlight: A feature and promotion to my entire audience in an upcoming newsletter! * The Joke Blueprint Playbook: My 17-page manual for structuring your thoughts and polishing your jokes. * The Premium “Round-Up” Newsletter: My exclusive weekly deep-dive delivered every Sunday. * The Round-Up Repository: Full access to my private database containing every past and future newsletter. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    25 min

  8. May 26

    Insights From A Humor Columnist

    Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I chat with the brilliant and hilarious Christopher Stiffler. We get into just about everything, from the unpredictable weather to the art of teaching economics with humor. We dive into his journey from a high school quipster to a humor columnist, explore the influence of comedic legends like Dave Barry, and try to work a fun rhetorical device into the conversation along the way. Want some insights from a humor columnist? Tune in! And… Before you go, be sure to download your copy of my brand new audiobook, Road Chronicles of a Comedian: 30 Hours to Somewhere for just $3.99. Click the image below, or click HERE. I also want to invite you to upgrade to a paid subscriber of MichaelHalcomb.Live today. When you join the inner circle, you instantly unlock my entire premium comedy vault: * The Joke Writer’s Lab Video Course: Unrestricted access to my step-by-step joke writing course on Udemy. * The Comedian Spotlight: A feature and promotion to my entire audience in an upcoming newsletter! * The Joke Blueprint Playbook: My 17-page manual for structuring your thoughts and polishing your jokes. * The Premium “Round-Up” Newsletter: My exclusive weekly deep-dive delivered every Sunday. * The Round-Up Repository: Full access to my private database containing every past and future newsletter. 👉 Click HERE to Upgrade Your Subscription & Unlock the Vault. Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

    31 min
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