Comedy
Maddy Smith is a NYC comedian who is a featured performer on Wild N Out, a Comic To Watch in the New York Comedy Festival, and wrote for The Comedy Central Roast Of Alec Baldwin, but she also has a hilarious act-out bit about role playing with her boyfriend. And yes, you CAN laugh at that. Comedy is about creating a connection with an audience, and in a sense, sex is all about connection with a partner, but what happens when it doesn't go according to plan? In our exploration of the seemingly limited topic of role playing, we dive into the importance of commitment in comedy - especially in act-outs - and connection with your audience. In addition, we also talk about: -Finding out the Easter Bunny isn’t real. -Going from roast battles to Wild N Out. -Roasting the crowd. -Maddy’s podcast, “That Time Of The Week.” -Secretly starting comedy, just in case it doesn't go well. -When trying a new style of joke works and how energizing that can be. -Maddy’s bit on role playing with her boyfriend. -Going beyond the obvious joke. -Spoon-feeding crowds vs. trusting them to put the joke together. -The mistakes that can come from assessing an audience before getting onstage. -The common (and lazy) way comics turn the crowd against the performers. -When act-outs don’t get momentum with the crowd. -Committing to the bit without over-committing. -David’s role-playing fantasy. -Consuming comedy as a comedian. -The toxicity of social media. -When it’s okay to read new material onstage. And more!!! Support our podcast and gain access to bonus footage at patreon.com/youcantlaughpod To support our guests, you can buy their albums at watercoolercomedy.org/podcast Follow Maddy on Social Media: Twitter: @somaddysmith Instagram: @somaddysmith To learn more about Maddy and listen to her podcast, "That Time Of The WEEK," visit her website: maddysmithcomedy.com Follow us on Twitter @Youcantlaughpod Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat Brought to you by Water Cooler Comedy - watercoolercomedy.org Produced by Golden Ox Studio | Music: Producedbyzip Support this podcast