Stolaroid Stories The Art of Making People Laugh: with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast
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Oct 19, 2023 
Luke Thompson, creator of Luke's English Podcast, discusses the art of making people laugh. Topics include getting into stand-up comedy, coming up with funny ideas, testing material, dealing with a non-laughing audience, the boundaries of jokes, remembering what to say on stage, improvised vs scripted content, and recycling jokes. They also touch on performing comedy in France vs the UK and the role of opposites in understanding serious subjects.
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Luke's Stand-Up Comedy Start
- Luke got into stand-up after years of gaining confidence from English teaching and attending a stand-up comedy course.
- The workshop was tough and awkward but eventually sparked his sense of how to create funny material.
How to Test Jokes
- Test comedy material on real audiences to see what works through laughs and reactions.
- Material should be specific but connected to universal human experiences for best effect.
Handling Joke Failure
- If a joke doesn't get laughs, don't show disappointment or apology to avoid bringing the audience down.
- Maintain confidence and keep going as the audience wants the show to succeed and laughs to continue.