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Episode Summary:
Welcome to The No Cap Health Show, a weekly podcast where Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler uses his decades of experience in medicine and ability as an expert researcher to provide a light-hearted approach and share health trends popular on TikTok. In this episode, Dr. Brian continues his discussion with Stand-up Comedian Josh Otusanya on How to Be Funny.
What is crowd work? How can you utilize sarcasm and exaggeration to make your jokes even better? What role does relatability play in comedy? Find out in today’s episode.
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Key Takeaways
01:39 – Dr. Brian continues his discussion with today’s guest, stand-up comedian Josh Otusanya
02:34 – Josh lists other principles of comedy he abides by
06:36 – Using sarcasm effectively
07:24 – The impact exaggeration can have on your comedy
08:34 – Dr. Brian and Josh break down jokes from a couple of TikTok videos
12:41 – Crowd work
14:46 – Mixed metaphors
16:46 – Why hard consonant words are funnier than non-consonant words
17:49 – Habits to avoid in comedy
21:48 – Dr. Brian thanks Josh for joining the show and let’s listeners know where to find him
Tweetable Quotes
“When you’re setting up a reality onstage and you use sarcasm, you can use it in a way that speaks to the audience’s perspective of what’s going on. It’s almost like you break that wall a little bit.” (06:51) (Josh)
“Relatability is huge. If you just know how to speak the audience’s language and they feel like you’re a part of their tribe, you’re gonna win them over.” (11:03) (Josh)
“You want to make sure people understand what you’re saying. So, slow down. Time is on your side. The stage is yours. Make sure that everyone is understanding each word you’re saying, because each word is important.” (18:06) (Josh)
“This is confidence. So, sometimes delivering a punchline is just about how you say it. And if you say that punchline like you don’t think it’s funny, they may not laugh even if it is funny.” (19:47) (Josh)
Links Mentioned
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Dr. Brian’s Instagram
Josh’s TikTok
Josh’s Instagram
Please remember, Dr. Brian is a doctor, but he is not your doctor. He is here to provide general information, not medical advice, so you should always check with your doctor before relying on any information.
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