54 episodes
The Business of Comedy with Tom Simes Tom Simes
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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Host Tom Simes interviews people in the business of comedy
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051 Casey Currier / Hillary Hutson
Host Tom Simes sits down with Casey Currier and Hillary Hutson. They're the owners of Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego. Casey is the fomer manager of Stand Up Live and the Tempe Improv and Hillary is the producer of the Big Pine Comedy Festival. They discuss how things are going after opening 5 months ago.
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Mark Masters
Host Tom Simes talks to Denver comedian Mark Masters. Mark took off a week from work, packed up his car and went on the road performing comedy. He explains how he set it all up, breaks down the income and expenses, and takes along on the adventure.
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Hosting In Clubs
A hosting workshop given at Stir Crazy Comedy Club followed by a chat about hosting with veteran comedian and actor Mark Cohen. Mark's the house emcee at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas.
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Barry Katz
Host Tom Simes talks to legendary agent, club owner, producer Barry Katz. They discuss the current state of the comedy business and many other things.
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Matt Komen
Host Tom Simes sits down with Matt Komen. Matt is a partner and talent booker for Stand Up Live, CB Live and the Tempe Improv in Arizona, and the Improvs in Dania Beach, Miami and Palm Beach in Florida. The wide-ranging conversation covers booking, the differences between big clubs with big name acts versus smaller clubs, the challenges of running a club and filling seats, and the need for comedians to use social media to break through and create fans.
Customer Reviews
A great guide for up and coming comics
I have really enjoyed listening to this podcast, especially other bookers and their experiences in the business and how they got into it. I also tell all up and coming comics to listen to this podcast. It’s a great guide as to what we are looking for and what they can do to help promote their careers.
Great interviews
Very solid show that offers real insight into the stand-up comedy business and keeps getting better.
Packed with the Good Stuff.
Tom is one of the best comedy club owners out there and it shows in this podcast. For those of you who want to know the ins and outs of the funny business, look no further!