Want to know how to craft a joke? What's the secret to writing comedy? We interview comedian John Wynn, a.k.a. The Funny Asian to learn how he crafts a joke, how to interact with the audience, what it feels like to bomb, and more.
John Wynn is a stand-up comedian and filmmaking teacher. Named Miami New Times’ Best Comedian, John was also the Miami Dolphins’ Official Comedian and a semifinalist for NBC’s 2018 Stand Up for Diversity.
A joke is one of the most compact and effective forms of storytelling. There’s the beginning, the setup, the middle which is the audience anticipation and expectation, then there’s the end - the punchline, which usually subverts that expectation. Complete story structure in two lines.
In this episode we get some storytelling secrets from a comedian 12 years in the business. Here are some of the topics we cover:
What makes a good story?
How do you craft a joke?
What is it like to bomb on stage?
How does the audience help craft a joke and a set?
How has streaming changed stand up comedy?
What is your best piece of storytelling advice?
Find John Wynn's show schedule at https://thefunnyasian.com
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