

Episode 41 | Michael Gerber
May 22, 2020
Michael Gerber, comedy writer and editor of The American Bystander magazine, discusses his career in comedy writing for TV, writing parody novels, and editing and publishing The American Bystander magazine. Topics include distribution challenges, using the internet for promotion, The Onion's success, finding your voice in comedy, challenges of getting published, creating a book that fills a gap in culture, and career in comedy and helping others.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Solving Problems with 'bystander' and Rethinking Comedy Distribution
03:13 • 2min
The Onion's Distribution and Success
04:45 • 31min
Finding Your Voice in Comedy and Defying Expectations
36:13 • 7min
Parody Writing and the Challenges of Getting Published
42:53 • 21min
Creating a Book that Fills a Gap in Culture
01:03:53 • 24min
Career in Comedy and Helping Others
01:27:59 • 2min