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Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast

Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny

Reflections on Comedy, Stand-Up or Otherwise, from Michael Halcomb. Discussing The Messed-Up Things That Make Life Funny. www.michaelhalcomb.live

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23:04

The Value of Improv for Stand-Up Comedians

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/08/05

In Episode #43 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, I talk with comedian Chrysalis Goring about the dynamic world of improv and the benefits of it for stand-up comedians. Also, Chrysalis shares her journey from stage combat to stand-up, revealing how her background in acting and improv has equipped her with the confidence to engage audiences in real-time. We also discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing scripted jokes with spontaneous crowd interactions, and learn why crowd work is becoming

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27:35

Laughing About Gossip, Drama, & Small Town Life

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Hi Friends, I’m stoked to share Episode #43 of the Messed-Up To Set-Ups Podcast with you. In this episode I continue my chat with Indiana-based comedian Hayden Yes. Episode 1 is causing quite a stir over on YouTube (see HERE). So, Part 2 is probably gonna get some attention. Lol! That’s because, in this episode, Hayden Yes brings an original joke about gossip, drama, and small town life, and we spend time workshopping it. As someone who grew up in a small Kentucky town, I know many of the tropes and

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26:32

An Atheist & Christian Talk Comedy

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/07/27

In the last day-and-a-half, I’ve spent nearly 11 hours on the road. I gave a lecture at a conference in Louisville, Ky, but also did stand-up at the conference. I crushed. So, all the travel has me a bit behind on posting here. I’m glad to start catching up a bit today. Thus, here it is: Episode #42. In this episode of the Messed-Up To Set-Ups podcast, comedian Michael Halcomb interviews comedian Hayden Yes. In Part 1 of this 2-part chat, Hayden Yes, with all her firey and bubbly personality, talks

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35:07

Fixing Old Jokes & Making Up New Ones On The Spot

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2025/07/22

Episode #41 has arrived! THIS…is the Messed-Up To Set-Ups podcast and, in this episode, I continue my chat with Tennessee-based comedian, Garrett McDonald. We kick things off with Garrett bringing an original joke. He tells us its origin story and then we spend some time workshopping and punching it up. From there, we start the clock and make up jokes on the spot and in real time from a bunch of random prompts. Like our first discussion, this one was really fun! So, be sure to check it out AND

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31:05

Write Daily, Find Your Voice, Work Clean

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Friends, Episode #40 of the Messed-Up To Set-Ups podcast is now live! In this episode, I chat with Tennessee-based comedian, Garrett McDonald. We discuss the importance of writing daily, finding your voice, working clean, and more. We also dive into Garrett’s comedy journey, what his wife thinks about it, and his life as a middle school counselor. This was really fun! So, check it out and subscribe on YouTube. And if you could or would, please share the podcast around. That would be awesome. Thanks

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37:13

Diabetic Barbie & Punching Up Jokes

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2025/07/15

Hiya, Friends! I’m back with Episode #39 of the Messed-Up To Set-Ups Podcast. This is Part 2 of my interview with Indiana native and comedian, Amanda Hacker. In this episode, Amanda brings a joke about Barbie. We workshop it and try to punch it up. After that, we take on some random prompts and see how many jokes we can make on the spot. As with the first episode, this one was a fun. So, check this out and subscribe on YouTube. And if you could share the podcast, that would be awesome. Thank you so

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24:44

Laughing Through Tough Times

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2025/07/12

It’s been a minute, but I’ve finally got a new episode up for the Messed-Up To Set-Ups Podcast. That’s right, episode #38 is live. This is Part 1 of my interview with comedian, Amanda Hacker, who is based out of Indiana. In this episode, we talk about laughing through tough times. Amanda grew up in a funeral home and also spent much of her youth in a rest home with her ailing mother. In addition to that, we touch on topics like depression, dieting culture, divorce, how soon is too soon to laugh, and

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10:36

From 1-Liner to Bit: The Story Behind the Punchline

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2025/06/07

I’ve been a bit too busy to post this past week, but I’m pleased to finally share Episode #37 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast. This episode is Part 5 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke. This is a sweet, simple, step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. Watch/listen.Also, despite the fact that I’m currently in Facebook jail for some reason they’ve yet to tell me (it’s been 1 week!), I still want to encourage you to stop what you’re doing

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12:31

Building Your First Joke

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2025/05/31

Here we go! Episode #36 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is now live. This episode is Part 4 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke and place emphasis on how to build it. As I’ve said already, this is a sweet, simple, step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. Watch/listen.Also, stop what you’re doing right now and go sign up for FREE “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. It’s a private group with some great folks and FREE resources.To watch

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11:39

Steal Jokes...From Yourself

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Episode #35 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is up. This episode is Part 3 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke and encourage you to steal jokes…from yourself. This is a sweet, simple, step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. Watch/listen.Also, stop what you’re doing right now and go sign up for FREE “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. It’s a private group with some great folks and FREE resources.To watch the video on YouTube, click

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13:00

A Map for Writing Your First Joke

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Let’s go! Episode #34 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is live. This episode is Part 2 in a short, 5-part, mini course. In it, I share a simple map for writing your first joke. It’s a short, easy-to-do, step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. Watch/listen.Also, stop what you’re doing right now and go sign up for FREE “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. It’s a private group with some great folks and FREE resources.To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about

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7:04

How To Write Your First Joke (Pt. 1)

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Episode 33 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is live. This episode starts up a short 5-part mini course, a tutorial if you will, on how to write your first joke. I share another step-by-step method I came up with for writing story-jokes. Here I argue that writing your first joke is like a superpower. Watch/listen and see why. Also, stop what you’re doing right now and go sign up for “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group.To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about

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32:41

How To Write Story-Jokes

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/05/16

I’m back! And I’m back with Episode 32 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast. This episode is one of my favorites. I share my step-by-step method for writing story-jokes. And let me tell you, it’s easier than you think. Also, there’s yet another FREE resource that I’ve created and which I use in this episode, that you can score when you sign up for “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great

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34:37

Joke Mechanics 101

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Episode 31 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is now live and out in the wild! This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with LA-based comedian, Alec McNayr, and it’s all about jokes. We start with Alec telling an original joke, then we hear the story behind it. From there we brainstorm and try to punch-up and tag the joke. Once we finish, I use the 100% FREE resources I’ve created over at The Joke Writer’s Lab site to generate a bunch of random joke prompts. With each prompt, we take turns

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38:23

Starting Stand-Up In Your 40s

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/04/12

Heyyo! Episode 30 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is up! This episode is Part 1 of my conversation with LA-based comedian, Alec McNayr. In this episode, we discuss Alec’s journey into comedy, out of it, and back in. We also talk about whether comedy is a young man’s game. You might be surprised by what comes up. So, make sure you listen or watch. To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out

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21:34

2 Comedians Telling, Editing, & Making Up Jokes

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Episode 29 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is here! This episode is Part 2 of my chat with Hawai’i comedian, Kanoa Morse. Our focus here: Jokes. Kanoa shares an original joke, talks about its origins, and then we see if there’s any room to edit it. From there we use some prompts to make up jokes on the spot, live, in real time. He’s pretty good at it, too! So, make sure you listen or watch. To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more

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19:00

How To Know If Your Jokes Will Work

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Episode 28 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is live! In this episode, I talk about how to increase the likelihood of a joke working on stage. I give an up-close look at a checklist I’ve developed (you can get it for by signing up for “The Joke Writer’s Lab” for FREE HERE). To watch the video on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.Again, consider joining “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. If you’re

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15:29

How I Write New Jokes

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/04/02

It’s been a minute but, I’m back, and I’ve got the gift of Episode 27 for you. In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, I give you an up-close look at how I come up with and write new jokes. Literally, I start with nothing and, within 15-20 minutes, I have 5 jokes. To watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.By the way, you should consider joining “The Joke Writer’s Lab” Facebook Group. If

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27:04

Crafting Your Comedy Path

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Boom! Just like that Episode 26 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is live! In this episode, I chat with fellow Hawai’i comedian, Kanoa Morse. This is Part 1 of our 2-part interview and we get into how Kanoa got started in stand-up, how he’s navigated the comedy scene thus far, and how comedy has been a coping mechanism. Listen in for some insights on how to craft your comedy path and, of course, subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 and all future episodes. To watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch

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21:40

3 Free Resources for Joke Writers

Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast ·

2025/03/15

Yayuh! Episode 25 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is now live! In this episode, I share 3 free resources for joke writers: 1) The Messed-Up to Set-Ups podcast (also on Video); 2) The Joke Writer’s Lab; and, 3) The Joke Writer’s Lab Facebook Group. After speaking briefly about these resources, I spend about 15 minutes writing some jokes based on a post in the Facebook Group. To watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out

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