Lucas Copp Crushing on Kill Tony and Meeting Shane Gillis

In this episode of the Funny Truth podcast, comedian Lucas Copp joins us to discuss what it was like crushing on Kill Tony in front of Shane Gillis in Austin, Texas at The Comedy Mothership!

Lucas and I started comedy around the same time in the same city of Portland, Oregon. We discuss our experiences in the comedy scene in our hometown and the different comedy scenes we've encountered while traveling.

We discuss open mics, local politics, and the challenges of being a comedian. Lucas and I share funny stories about our experiences both shared and in different cities. We also discuss various aspects of comedy, including writing jokes, the importance of practice, and the challenges of performing at open mics.

We also touch on the differences between small towns and big cities in terms of comedy scenes, the experience of traveling as a comedian, and the value of surrounding oneself with supportive and like-minded individuals. The conversation provides insights into the comedy industry and the journey of a comedian.

00:00:00 - 00:03:15 Introduction and Background
00:03:16 - 00:06:16 Lucas' Set and Interview on Kill Tony
00:06:17 - 00:09:17 Doing Shows on the Road
00:09:18 - 00:13:04 Comedy Friends and Funny Insults
00:13:05 - 00:22:12 Differentiating Between Comedians and Open Mic-ers
00:22:13 - 00:23:47 Writing Jokes and Observations on the Road
00:23:48 - 00:24:54 Building an Hour of Material
00:24:55 - 00:26:22 Navigating Sensitive Topics in Comedy
00:26:23 - 00:27:49 Dealing with Hecklers and Controversial Reactions
00:27:50 - 00:29:25 The Art of Writing Jokes and the Role of Substances
00:29:26 - 00:30:25 The Evolution of a Comedian's Writing Style
00:30:26 - 00:31:01 Navigating Open Mics and Longer Sets
00:31:02 - 00:32:24 The Importance of Commanding the Room
00:32:25 - 00:34:03 The Challenges and Productivity of Open Mics
00:34:04 - 00:35:36 The Value of a Supportive Comedy Community
00:35:37 - 00:36:01 The Appeal of Performing in Small Towns
00:36:02 - 00:37:17 The Potential of Corporate and Church Shows
00:37:18 - 00:38:10 Building a Fan Base in Smaller Venues
00:38:11 - 00:53:16 Adapting to Different Comedy Scenes

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