Hosted by Ren Q. Dawe · EN · 30 episodes
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"Punch Up" is a podcast where comedians share their process of improving jokes to make them hit harder. Each episode dives into comedian's techniques for refining setups and developing punchlines, offering valuable insights and tips from comics at every level to craft better material.
Ren Q. Dawe hosts Punch Up - Making Good Jokes Hit Harder, a comedy show with 30 episodes published.
This week, I’m joined by Denver comedian and producer Christina Vasili (@heystinahey), host of Death Comedy Jam at The Brutal Poodle. We talk about starting stand-up later than planned, navigating rooms full of dude come
This week, we’re joined by comedian Kelly Zemnickis, fresh off the release of her new Comedy Dynamics album Lady Comic and her documentary short Making Connections, about telling jokes during a pandemic. Kelly is a sharp
For our Season 3 Premier, I got to interview rising star and Chicago icon Rey Tang! We talked about touring the South as a trans comic, how satire is evolving in our current political climate, and punched up a really fun
This week I got to sit down with one of my all time favorite trans comedians: Rosalie! We discussed structural and performance punch up techniques, and may have even found a way to make a joke about slurs CHRISTMASY? Tun
This week I got to sit down with comedian Dezzy! Dezzy is a Philly comic who is just blowing up this last year, seen on the Here to pee tour, at Helium, Punchline, and a bunch of cool venues on the east coast. You can ca
I got to sit down with Gabe Sklan this week and it was great! “Gabby” Gabe Sklan is a Chicago based comedian and clown known for their direct and sincere approach to performance. They are the creator/director of Characte
This week, I got to sit down with one of my favorite people and comedians: Bailey Pope! We talked about the current political climate for trans comedians, teasing vs. bullying an audience, and about punk rock philosophy
Mack is nonbinary comic & Portland native. Their gender identity is a mix between Mac Demarco & Shadow the Hedgehog: trashy, edgy, and a little furry in some places. Mack's comedy aims to eliminate feelings of shame thro
I had the joy of sitting down with Ne Izima this week, and we had a really stellar conversation about the hurdles of being a minority in comedy, the woes of being a parent to a teenager, and insights into when your first
Katie Bowman is an artist and comedian based out of Denver. She just released her debut comedy album, Neurodivergent Nightmare, with Burn This Records, it hit #1 on ITunes and Amazon the week it came out. Bowman has been
Mark Addison is a dynamic stand-up comedian, actor, and engaging host known for his sharp wit and magnetic stage presence. He has performed all over NYC, such as Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Comedy Cella
This last week I got to sit down with Glen Tickle, as seen on Dry Bar Comedy and Travel Channel. He’s been heard on SiriusXM. He is very good at Dr. Mario but bad at the violin. We had a really wonderful punch-up session
I got to sit down with Vidalia Unwin this week from Louisville KY to talk about transitioning from theater to comedy and finding your "pink opaque" Vidalia Unwin is a playwright, sketch comedy performer, and sometimes se
I got to sit down with Calvin Reid this week! We discussed performing for queer audiences, the art of crossing boundaries, dark humor, and got to punch up a really fun joke! Calvin is a Denver born and raised comedian an
This week I got to sit down with one of my favorite festival buddies, Jonah Nigh! Comedian Jonah has appeared in a variety of roles for NBC (“Baking It,” produced by Amy Poehler and hosted by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samber
Juno is a Seattle-based comedian who has been seen on Moth Radio Hour, the Omaha Comedy Festival, and has opened for Rachel Scanlon. She was named Seattle’s Best Comedian in 2023 and an Undisputable Genius of Comedy in 2
I had the joy of getting to speak with Jeremy Crittenden, who is no stranger to stage or screen, and we covered a lot of ground about comedy, puppetry, and gay (Canadian) divorce. Jeremy has been seen on Broadway, Star T
I got to sit down with Cody Webb to talk shop for the second season! Cody Webb is a standup comedian and influencer from Portland, Oregon. He’s known for infectious charisma, a deep wit, and a very, very, VERY loud voice
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Denver icon Sammy Anzer last week, and we could've talked for hours. https://www.sammyanzercomedy.com/ Instagram @BadBoyAnzerComedians Talk Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1P
Tenured stand-up comedian, podcaster, voice actor, fourth thing: Mitch Jones has been doing stand-up comedy since 2010 but he's been clownin' since day one. You may have seen Mitch in the commentary booth for Lucha Libre
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