25. How to Get More Laughs - The Dynamics of Comedy

Storytelling That Sticks for Business and Life - A podcast by Doug Stevenson

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As a speaker and storyteller, getting a laugh is pretty important. It's not enough to get lucky with an ad-lib, you need to know how to get a laugh on demand. That requires an understanding of the dynamics of comedy. In this episode, you'll discover the three elements that are necessary to get predictable laughs.  After listening to this episode, go to You Tube and search for the videos listed below. Study them. They are a master class in comedy. Bill Cosby – Noah’s Ark  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bputeFGXEjA Rowen Atkinson – The Devil  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGxG7QmPQ44 Robin Williams on Fatherhood  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykq8IkiCgFw Steven Wright – Deadpan and One-Liners  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiGag5emLJg Tim Gard – 8 Minutes of Fun - htps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KMqILkRXdQ Jeannie Robertson – Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs