End Punchlines with the Reveal - Tip 2

End Punchlines with the Reveal - Tip 2

Author: Greg Dean October 8, 2025 Duration: 6:17
It’ll take your jokes from good to great. It’s what will make your audience laugh out loud and remember your joke long after they’ve left the stand-up comedy club. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics and beyond with our free intro class at GregDeanComedy.com https://stand-upcomedy.com/how-to-build-a-stand-up-comedy-routine-free-webinar/

Ever wondered what really makes a joke land or how a comedian turns a quiet room into a roaring crowd? That’s the terrain explored in the Greg Dean Stand-Up Comedy BlogCast. Hosted by veteran comedy instructor Greg Dean, this isn't just a series of interviews or monologues; it’s a direct line to the mechanics of humor, breaking down the craft from the ground up. Each episode feels like a focused workshop session, where Greg draws from his deep well of teaching experience to dissect the art of writing punchlines, building a cohesive set, and managing the unique energy of a live audience. You’ll hear specific techniques for turning personal anecdotes into universal laughs and strategies for handling the unpredictable nature of the stage. Whether you're scribbling your first bits on a notepad or you’ve been performing for years but feel stuck, this podcast provides a clear, actionable path forward. The advice is stripped of vague inspiration, favoring concrete steps you can apply immediately to your material and delivery. Tune in for a no-nonsense, deeply practical resource that treats stand-up comedy with the seriousness it deserves, all while keeping the process engaging and accessible. It’s like having a seasoned coach in your ear, dedicated to helping you find your voice and sharpen your performance, one laugh at a time.
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Make Jokes Funny with Exciting Specifics - Tip 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:41
The fastest way to success in stand up comedy is to know how to make jokes funny or funnier! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Lear…
Best to Put Puns in the Joke Setups –Tip 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
Learn to search for the aspects of jokes you can add more negative consequences to to get more laughter from the same stand-up comedy routine. 🏆FREE Introductory OnDemand Webinar Level 1 - “How to Build Stand-Up Comedy R…
Better Punchlines are Negative -Tip 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:37
Learn to search for the aspects of jokes you can add more negative consequences to to get more laughter from the same stand-up comedy routine. Register for Greg Dean’s Level 1 class is beginner-friendly, no experience re…
Localize Your Stand-Up Comedy Routine - Tip 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:35
Want to make your stand-up jokes land anywhere you perform? Greg Dean — The Professor of Stand-Up Comedy — shares how to localize your material and connect instantly with any audience. 🏆FREE Introductory OnDemand Webinar…
Use K Words to Improve Punchlines - Tip 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:48
Improve punchlines with hard consonant sounding words in the Reveal of the punchline to increase laughter. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go bla…
Short Setups and Punchlines Tip 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
Shorter setups and punchlines in stand-up comedy helps jokes get better laughs on a stand-up comedy stage. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go bla…
Joke Mine How to Write Punchlines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:01
Joke Mine - Learn the second step in joke structure - How to Write Punchlines Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Learn the basics an…
10 Best Books on Being a Comedian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
In this BlogCast, I’ll offer an overview of the 10 best stand up comedy books on being a comedian that I think show the unfiltered lives of stand-up comedy legends. As you progress through your Aspiring Comedian’s Checkl…
Talk to a Real Comedian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:46
So far in this BlogCast series, we’ve laid some solid groundwork for becoming a stand-up comedian. I’ve walked you through studying comedy, learning the lingo, reading joke books, watching pro stand-up, and even understa…
Joke Map - How to Write Setps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:44
Joke Map - Discover the first step in how to write setups in stand up comedy joke structure. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@gregdeancomedy Comedy has structure—and once you know it, you’ll never go blank again. Lear…