About this podcast
Comedy 101 is a laugh-out-loud podcast created for devoted comedy fans and anyone curious about the craft behind great humor. Each episode explores the fascinating world of stand-up, improvisation, comedic writing, parody, performance, and more revealing the techniques, timing, creativity, and cultural influences that make audiences laugh. Whether you want to understand how comedy works or simply enjoy an entertaining escape, Comedy 101 delivers insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughter.
Episodes
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- Building Characters in Comedy | Comedy 101 Season 3 · 40 minWhat makes a comedy character unforgettable? Join Daniel Lucas on Comedy 101, Season 3, for a look at building characters that connect with audiences and bring humor to life…
- Leanne Linsky on Comedy, Entrepreneurship, and Building Plauzzable | Comedy 101 · 32 minHow can a comedian’s approach to writing jokes help build a technology business? In this episode of Comedy 101, Daniel Lucas speaks with Leanne Linsky, comedian, entrepreneur…
- Audio Comedy Blueprint: How to Create Comedy for the Ears | Comedy 101 Season 3 · 39 minWhat makes an audio comedy memorable? In Season 3 of Comedy 101, “Audio Comedy Blueprint” explores how comedy can come to life through voice, timing, characters, sound, and…
- Explore Martin Mull's legacy of comedy, satire, television, music, and painting in Comedy 101 Season 3, presented by Universal Podcast Network. · 33 minComedy 101 | Season 3: The Art and Comedy of Martin Mull — A Master of Satire, Wit, and Creative Genius He didn't just tell jokes. He challenged conventions, transformed…
- Liminal Spaces: A Strange and Funny 30 Minute Monologue | Comedy 101 · 36 minWhy do empty hallways, deserted shopping malls, and silent waiting rooms feel so strangely unsettling? In Season 3 of Comedy 101, Daniel Lucas explores the confusing world of…
- The Art of Clean Comedy: Danny Johnson on Stand-Up, Storytelling & Making Audiences Laugh | Comedy 101 · 32 minComedy 101 welcomes Danny Johnson, a clean comedian, actor, and voice-over artist with nearly two decades of experience making audiences laugh across the United States. Based in…
- Chris Ferretti on Comedy, Depression, Anxiety, and His New Special Midnight Hero | Comedy 101 · 36 minIn this episode of Comedy 101, Daniel Lucas welcomes stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster Chris Ferretti for a conversation that moves beyond the punchlines. Chris talks about…
- The Heckler’s Defence: How Comedians Handle Hecklers and Control the Crowd · 36 minIn its third season, Comedy 101 features “The Heckler’s Defence,” a hilarious exploration of what happens when an audience member decides to become part of the show. Discover how…
- The Great Mattress Conspiracy: Why Is Buying a Mattress So Complicated? | Comedy 101 · 34 minIn its third season, Comedy 101 features “The Great Mattress Conspiracy,” a hilariously over-the-top investigation into one of life’s most suspicious necessities: the mattress…
- Play Time: Dubbing Live Brings Voice Acting, Improvisation, and Hilarious Comedy to Comedy 101 · 34 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features “Play Time: Dubbing Live,” a lively and entertaining episode that transforms spontaneous voice acting into unforgettable comedy…
- Improvisational Comedy Games: Think Fast, Say “Yes, And,” and Create Humor Without a Script | Comedy 101 · 41 minComedy 101, now in its third season, presents “Improvisational Comedy Games”—a lively and entertaining exploration of the spontaneous exercises that help performers think…
- The Art of Improv Comedy: From Chicago to Hollywood | Comedy 101 Podcast · 40 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features The Art of Improv Comedy: From Chicago to Hollywood. This entertaining episode traces the evolution of improvisational comedy from…
- The History of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival: How It Transformed the World of Comedy · 40 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features The History of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, an entertaining journey through the origins and evolution of the world’s largest…
- The History of Parody Films: How Movie Spoofs Changed Comedy | Comedy 101 · 38 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features “The History of Parody Films” an entertaining journey through the movies that turned familiar genres, famous scenes, and Hollywood…
- Comedy 101, now in its third season, takes listeners inside the fascinating world of comedy, where the art of humor is explored, celebrated, and thoughtfully broken down · 23 minEach episode examines what makes people laugh, how comedians transform everyday experiences into unforgettable material, and why humor remains such a powerful force in society…
- Comedy 101, now in its exciting third season, features an engaging exploration of how Dave Chappelle changed the world of stand-up comedy · 38 minThrough fearless storytelling, brilliant timing, sharp social commentary, and an unmistakably original voice, Chappelle challenged audiences to laugh while thinking more deeply…
- Comedy 101, in its third season, features How Saturday Night Live Changed Comedy Forever. · 37 minComedy 101, in its third season, features How Saturday Night Live Changed Comedy Forever. Discover how the legendary sketch comedy show revolutionized television, launched the…
- Comedy 101, now in its third season, features Creating a Joke from Scratch. Discover the fundamentals of comedy writing as we explore how simple ideas become memorable jokes through clever setups, punchlines, timing, and creative storytelling. Whethe · 39 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features Creating a Joke from Scratch. Ever wondered how comedians turn everyday observations into unforgettable laughs? In this episode, we…
- Comedy 101, now in its third season, features The Original Sketch Comedy a fun and insightful look at the roots of sketch comedy, exploring the characters, performances, and creative brilliance that helped shape one of the most influential forms of h · 38 minComedy 101, now in its third season, features The Original Sketch Comedy a celebration of the timeless art form that has shaped generations of laughter through unforgettable…
- Comedy 101 in its third season features Comedy: Learning in the Process, exploring how humor, creativity, and experience come together to shape the art of comedy. · 40 minComedy 101 in its third season features Comedy: Learning in the Process, an entertaining exploration of how humor grows through experience, experimentation, and continuous…
