I've loved stand up comedy since the first time I saw Sinbad perform on TV in the 90s. It's by no means a "safe space," but it is an open forum to the one who holds the mic. Comedians wield a power like no other kind of speaker, yet it comes at great cost, because there is really no in between with stand up comedy. It's either funny or it's not. It's laughter or it's dead air. But the risk is worth the reward.
I've been wanting to talk to my friend Kyle Cromer about it for a while and I'm glad we finally did. Kyle lives in the D.C. area performs (before Covid) stand up comedy in various venues. This is one of those episodes that could have gone for hours because we both enjoy the topic so much.
If you've ever wondered about how stand up comedy is crafted, what comedians are thinking after a set, and what it's like to bomb on stage in front of strangers, this one is for you.
You can check out Kyle's stuff on Twitter/Instagram @CromerZome and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5228818
