
Episode 38 | Matt Braunger
How To Write Funny
The Decision to Leave Improv for Stand-Up Comedy
In this chapter, the speaker discusses their experience studying improv under Dell Close and their decision to leave the improv team. They talk about the addition of a sixth level in the improv program and their financial struggles as a waiter. They also mention a funny observation about the different levels at Second City and how improv took itself very seriously. Despite their love for improv, they ultimately decided to pursue stand-up comedy instead.
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