The chapter follows a comedian's journey from starting out in stand-up comedy, experiencing the camaraderie and competitiveness within a comedy group, to transitioning into writing for various projects in the entertainment industry. The guest shares insights on crafting jokes, dealing with challenges in comedy writing, and navigating the differences in income potential and opportunities between stand-up comedy and writing roles.
It’s been a long time since Dan St. Germain had his first big gig as an opener with Marc in Sacramento. As the years have gone by, Dan took a few breaks from standup, worked as a writer on several TV series, dealt with the heartbreak of a declining parent, and struggled with sobriety. Dan tells Marc how he managed to pull things together, get clean and self-release his latest comedy special.
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