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Jo Firestone on 'Good Timing,' 'Joe Pera Talks with You' and more
Jan 26, 2024
Jo Firestone, comedian and star of 'Good Timing' and 'Joe Pera Talks with You', discusses teaching stand-up comedy to seniors, her role as a doomsday prepper on 'Joe Pera Talks with You', and her comedy special 'Good Timing' which showcases the work of her senior students.
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- Teaching comedy to seniors taught Joe Firestone the value of consistently working on material and being prolific.
- Seniors brought their unique storytelling and life experiences to their comedy, emphasizing the importance of personal storytelling on the comedy stage.
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Teaching Stand-up Comedy to Seniors
The podcast episode features comedian Joe Firestone discussing her experience teaching stand-up comedy to seniors at a New York senior center. Initially starting the class as a way to fill her downtime between gigs, Joe continued teaching the class via video chat after the pandemic hit. The seniors explored the art of comedy and their journey culminated in a very funny recital showcased in Joe's special called Great Timing. The special features interviews with the students, behind-the-scenes footage, and the comedy material they created. Joe's class taught her the value of being prolific and continuously working on material.
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