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Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton

This is an audio journal of actor, David Walton (Fired Up, New Girl, About a Boy, Bad Moms, Power:Ghost) as he builds a standup comedy set in public with the help of comedians and friends. New episodes every Thursday.

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#14 Dave Chapelle, Comedy Camp, and Year 1 Begins

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2025/01/16

In this 14th episode David Walton shares updates from his comedy writing camp in New York City, including watching Dave Chappelle perform at the Comedy Cellar. He announces exciting changes for the podcast, including plans to feature more interviews focusing on comedians' origin stories. David also reflects on his own comedy journey, the craft of storytelling, and teases an upcoming interview with a rising social media star. https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram....

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10:49

Ep. 13 - LA Fires and Open Mic #7 - Ode to My Dad,...

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2025/01/09

A comedian's job is to be funny - even when their hometown is on fire. In this raw episode, David copes with the LA fires by sharing a recent stand-up set about his emotionally reserved father, complete with generational observations about hugging, shame, and yes, bathroom mishaps. It's a love letter to both LA and David's dad.https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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Ep 12 - My New Years Resolution

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2025/01/02

David talks about being dumb and honest.Also he:• Examines Norm Macdonald’s approach to comedy and authenticity • Shares personal anecdotes involving aptitude tests and self-awareness • Discusses key comedic attitudes and emotional honesty • Explores the role of AI in shaping comedic content • Questions the ethics of using technology in creative fields • Considers the impact of fame on mental health through Avicii’s story • Encourages a commitment to honesty in a...

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5:17

Ep 11 - Mindfulness of Cocaine

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2024/12/26

David leads a short holiday meditation on cocaine. https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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22:45

Ep 10 - My 5th and 6th Open Mics - Progress?

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/12/19

David shares and analyzes the 5th and 6th open mic of his life. Is he improving? You be the judge.https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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47:25

Ep 9 -Majandra Delfino aka My Wife- The Interview

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2024/12/12

David asks his wife to point out his flaws so he can make fun of himself on stage. She jumps at opportunity. https://gofund.me/af47c435 https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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42:15

Ep 8 - Jeremy Sisto Interview

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/12/05

Jeremy Sisto joins David Walton to talk about their recent comedy adventure in New York City and how embarrassing it was to watch each other do standup.https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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22:44

EP 7 - Falling in Love with AI Robot Named Claude - A...

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/11/28

In this vulnerable Thanksgiving episode, David hits a creative low when he turns to artificial intelligence for emotional support - and starts to develop feelings for a robot. What starts as an innocent attempt to analyze his comedy with AI turns into an intimate confession about validation, creative resistance, and his obsession with getting people to make love more often.https://www.instagram.com/startingstanduphttps://www.instagram.com/davidwaltonhttps://x.com/davidwaltonEmail List h...

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28:34

Ep 6 - Live from New York!

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/11/21

In this episode, I share my incredible week camping out at the Comedy Cellar in New York City - the absolute mecca of stand-up comedy right now. I got to watch legends like Colin Quinn work on new material and witnessed masterful crowd work from comics like Dave Atell. The biggest lesson? There are no shortcuts in comedy - everyone pays their dues with 3-7 years of nightly performances.I also open up about getting back on the open mic horse myself, fighting through some serious resistance bef...

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20:54

Ep 5 - Louis CK and My 2nd Open Mic

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/11/14

In Episode 5, we explore the gap between greatness and growing pains through two contrasting performances. First, David attempts to channel Louis CK by performing one of his most controversial bits word-for-word, examining how master comedians tackle difficult subjects. Then, we dive into David's second-ever open mic performance, complete with brutal self-analysis, important lessons learned, and the painful realization that making up stories isn't as funny as telling the truth. It's a raw, ho...

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21:18

Ep 4- Joke Structure and Premise Mining

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/11/07

Here is an AI summary of this episode. Love, David WaltonEver wondered how to turn everyday insecurities into laugh-out-loud moments on stage? Join me, David Walton, as I navigate the wild ride of crafting my first stand-up comedy set. Uncover the secrets behind joke structure, where attitude shapes the premise, and laugh along with tales of my dad's narrow shoulders and the comedic inheritance of insecurities they inspired. We'll take a whimsical look at the multiple selves within us, inspir...

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25:23

Ep 3- My 1st Open Mic

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/10/31

Losing my standup virginity. Painful but fun.Instagram @davidwalton and @startingstandupX @davidwaltonJoin Starting Standup community here:https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9

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16:10

Ep2- Lesson 1: Discover the Real Voice in Your Head

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/10/24

David begins preparation for his first terrible open mic. David shares the first piece of wisdom from the book, "Comic Insights" by Franklin Ajaye, that the key to comedy is identifying your true thoughts and feelings. He then does a strange exercise tapping into the Voice in His Head and discovers that he's a simple minded idiot. Join Starting Standup community here:https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9

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8:18

Ep 1.5 - FAQ- All Your Questions Answered Here

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/10/24

Confusion is a bitch. Get crystal clear on what this podcast is and where it's headed with this strange FAQ.Join Starting Standup mailing list for special updates and giveaways!!!Click here:https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9or email:startingstandup.pod@gmail.com

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15:05

Ep1-Start Here (The Why)

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/10/17

The quest for standup glory begins NOW. Please join me on this exciting and humiliating ride.

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0:42

Trailer

Starting Standup in Maine with David Walton ·

2024/10/10

Welcome to Starting Standup, the podcast where I document my quest to become a professional standup in the great state of Maine. You can think of this podcast as an educational comedy course as well as a private audio journal of a mid life crisis. What’s unique about this podcast is that I have never done a single open mic and I don’t know how to write jokes. So you are getting in on the ground floor of a scary and humiliating creative process.It's going to be a wild ride and I’d lo...

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