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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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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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36:09

Storytelling & Stand-Up Comedy

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

2025/03/11

My friends, Episode 24 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast is here! In this episode, which is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with comedian, Joshua Valdez-Aldridge, it’s all jokes. Josh shares a bit he’s working on, we dive into it and try to punch it up a little, then we make up jokes on the spot. To watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.PS: If you’re interested in jokes and joke writing, sign up for my

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26:29

Bombs, Bits, & Breakthroughs

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

2025/03/05

Episode 23 is here! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with comedian, Joshua Valdez-Aldridge, we talk about his journey from Japan to Alabama and the ups and downs of stand-up comedy—hence bombs, bits, and breakthroughs. To watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.PS: If you’re interested in jokes and joke writing, sign up for my self-paced, online

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28:45

Comedians Working on Jokes

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

2025/02/26

Episode 22 is live! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with comedian, Carmiya Weinraub, we talk jokes. Carmiya shares one of her jokes, then takes us back to where it came from, discusses its development, allows us to spend some time trying to punch it up, and then we switch gears and make up jokes on the spot. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out

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36:28

A Christian & Jew Talk Comedy

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

2025/02/22

Episode 21 is here! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 1 of my 2-part interview with comedian, Carmiya Weinraub, we talk life, faith, and getting into stand-up comedy. Carmiya, who is Jewish, shares with me (a Christian) about starting an inter-religious comedy initiative. We dig into numerous areas of life and faith and have lots of fun doing so. Tune in and enjoy. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For

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34:44

How Comedians Write & Perform Jokes

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

2025/02/19

Episode 20 is LIVE! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 2 of my 2-part interview with the multi-talented comedian, Harold Wong, affectionately known as “Handsome Harold,” we dive into jokes. Harold tells us the journey of a deep and vulnerable joke of his, we talk shop, then make up some jokes together in real time and on the spot. So, tune in and enjoy. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great

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31:24

How One Joke Can Change Everything

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

2025/02/15

Yoooo! Episode 19 just dropped y’all! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 1 of a 2-part interview, I chat with the multi-talented comedian, Harold Wong, affectionately known as “Handsome Harold.” We talk about his wild journey into comedy, out of it, and his return to it after dealing with some military difficulties. So, tune in and enjoy. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out

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21:58

Basic Joke Writing

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

2025/02/09

Episode 18 is here y’all! In this episode of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast, which is Part 2 of a 2-part interview, I make up jokes on the spot and in real time with Houston-based comedian/comedienne Diya Shivlani. We also dissect one of her jokes and adding some potential tags. For now, tune in and enjoy. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources, check out MichaelHalcomb.Live.PS: If you’re interested in jokes and joke

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23:00

How To Start Stand-Up Comedy

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

2025/02/05

It’s Episode 17 of the “Messed-Up To Set-Ups” podcast! In this episode, which is Part 1 of a 2-part interview, I chat with Houston-based comedian/comedienne Diya Shivlani. In this first part, we talk about how she got into stand-up, what that journey has been like, and give some comedy insights along the way. In Part 2 we’ll dissect one of her jokes and spend time making some jokes together on the spot. For now, tune in and enjoy. If you want to watch on YouTube, click HERE. Watch earlier episodes

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33:33

The Art of Making People Laugh

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

2025/01/31

Ever wondered how comedians come up with their jokes? In episode 15 of the “Messed-Up to Set-Ups” podcast, comedians Michael Halcomb and Ian Shippen get into hilarious jokes and have some insightful conversation. Part of that is Ian sharing the journey of one of his jokes, from idea to punchline. We break it down, dissect the craft of joke writing, but then we also take on the challenge of writing brand-new jokes LIVE on the spot! If you love stand-up, improv, or just a good laugh, this one’s for

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25:19

Getting Started in Stand-Up Comedy

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

2025/01/29

It’s episode 14! In this episode, I introduce you to one of my stand-up comedy comrades in Hawai’i, Mr. Ian Shippen. In this first part of a two-part interview, we discuss Ian’s journey into stand-up, his move out of it, and how he found his way back to it. We also talk about his joke-writing processes, his stage persona, and what it’s like to have a girlfriend who’s also a comedian. To watch this episode on YouTube go HERE. Watch earlier episodes about writing jokes HERE. For more great resources,

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