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Can You Tell Me Why My Stand-up Comedy Jokes Aren’t Working?

Steve Roye — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:01:32 +0000

If you want to know why the stand-up comedy material that you are delivering to audiences is flopping, this article accurately identifies the major issues that contribute to jokes not working well, if at all. You might want to pay close attention to this one... Continue reading →

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Which Way Is Easier? You Decide…

Steve Roye — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:06:41 +0000

One of the things that I try to make clear to those who want to take a shot at stand-up comedy or add humor to a speech or presentation is this: There is a simple way and there are a multitude of complicated ways to approach developing a stand-up comedy routine that actually works to generate laughs. In this article I want to point out an example of a complicated way to approach the creation of stand-up comedy material. But Continue reading →

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What Do I Need To Know About Comedy Open Mic Nights?

Steve Roye — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:03:45 +0000

Most comedians start their stand-up comedy adventure at open mic nights. This article identifies a number of issues demonstrated by comedians who perform at open mic nights that negatively impact effective comedy performances and the audience laughter needed to succeed. Continue reading →

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