Dave Schwensen

Only 3 spaces open 4 stand-up comedy wksp starting tomorrow Sat 3-14 @TampaFunnyBone Meets 3 Saturdays &includes evening performance on Wed 4-1 Website 4 details. thecomedybook.com/index.php/co...

'SNL's Norm Macdonald Became A Legend in the '90s — Until He Was Fired For This Unbelievable Reason — Parade The late-night comedian is now regarded as one of the best hosts to ever lead 'SNL's 'Weekend Update.'

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'70s Icon Just Named The 'Funniest Stand Up Comic Of All Time' — Parade One of the most quotable comics of all time.

I talk a lot about George Carlin during my workshops, but there’s a reason. He’s still being recognized in 2026 and that says a lot.
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15 One-Liners From Comedy Legends — Know Your Meme Wed, 11 Mar 2026 Stand-up comedy has come a long way over the decades. From small stages, comedy hours, and simple jokes, to huge stages, tours, and whole specials. Stand-up comedy is a fun form of en...

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Joe Rogan Got His Big Break Because Another Famous Comedian Got Fired — VICE NewsRadio debuted on NBC on March 21, 1995. The popular comedy series ran for five seasons and centered around news director Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) and the staff of an AM news radio station in New Y...

I think things worked out really great for the comedian that was fired. Just saying...
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Hatred, ignorance, fear, greed, and discrimination are viruses, magnified by suffering, carried in buckets, spilled onto the world.

We cannot eliminate them by actions that magnify hatred, ignorance, fear, greed, discrimination and suffering - only by actions that relieve them.

Another way to support Women is to prosecute predators. Or at least remove them from office.

Madison Humphrey Reveals How Her 'Very Introverted' Personality Made Her a Better Comedian (Exclusive) — People The comedian is one of 10 creators featured in the Icon category of TikTok's 2026 The Discover list

Quote that’s so true… “Influencers and content creators have opened up Hollywood to a new landscape of actors.”
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Stand-Up Comedy Workshop at the Tampa Funny Bone kicks off Saturday, March 14, and wraps with a live performance on Wednesday, April 1 (yes—April Fool’s Day) at 7 PM. For details, photos, reviews, and registration, visit: thecomedybook.com/index.php/co...

Comedy Festival Submission Tips Hey Dave – I have submitted to a few comedy festivals each year over the past few years. It can get pretty costly, so I limit myself to only three or four a year. Other than the general submission …

Submitting to comedy festivals isn’t just about filling out forms and sending a clip - and when submissions cost money, every choice matters. In this week’s FAQ we talk about the unpredictable “unknown factor” behind festival selections.
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Tampa Funny Bone 3 Saturdays 12:30-4:30pm March 14, 21 & 28 Performance coaching & evening showcase at The Funny Bone April 1. Discussions about the comedy industry, writing & getting laughs Limit 10 people Register, visit thecomedybook.com

We Warned Him NOT To Tell That Joke | Working Comic 52 #comedians #standupcomedy #comedycoach YouTube video by Dave Schwensen

We warned him NOT to tell that joke. The result was unexpected... thecomedybook.com
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Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says 'terrible' BAFTA disruption will be addressed — The Associated Press Deon Cole returns to host the NAACP Image Awards, and he says the night remains focused on celebrating Black excellence.

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Conan O’Brien Says He Reaches ‘More People’ 4 Years After Leaving Late Night: ‘I Have All This Freedom’ — People The comedian's long-running talk show, 'Conan' ended in 2021

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Marc Maron bombed an Australian comedy show so hard, he was sent home: 'I felt myself leave my body' — Entertainment Weekly

In case you haven’t heard – or experienced it yourself – every comic has bombed on stage at one time or another. Marc is one of the greats, but had to go through the "learning process"...
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How America Lost Its Sense of Humor On the Biology of Why We Laugh … and a Brief History on Why We Stopped In today’s America, humor—like nearly everything else—has become serious business, and in ways at once unusual and plain to s...

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Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes. — NBC News Comparing stand-up in Russia to an electric fence, one comedian told NBC News it was “easy to get through, but God forbid you brush the side — you’re dead.”

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The Tampa Funny Bone starts Sat 3-14 & includes performance Wed 4-1 (April Fool’s Day!) @ 7 pm - focus on comedy writing as group, performance coaching & discussions about comedy biz. Space limited. Details, photos, reviews & register visit:
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Ohio Comedian Is Jailed For Making Fun Of Authorities
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Historic Grand Rapids church the backdrop of new Netflix comedy special — WOOD TV 8 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Star comedian Taylor Tomlinson is set to debut a new comedy special with a historic Grand Rapids church serving as the setting.

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Comedian Matt Hyams Who Impersonates His Perimenopausal Wife Reveals What She Really Thinks About His Viral Videos (Exclusive) — People The stand-up comic has gone viral on Instagram for his hilarious impressions of his high-functioning executive wife, but says she thinks it's funny — and so do millions of other women

Last night's (Monday) online workshop comedians will understand (you had to have been there), but sometimes when you least expect it, the topics will strike a nerve - and fans!!
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Clean or Dirty? You’d better know your audience Hi Dave – I have one question. As a new comedian does my material have to be clean? – J.N. You have a decision to make! Hey J.N. – Your question will sound familiar to more than a few readers becau…

Everyone has an opinion. Comics. Bookers. Audiences. Even headliners - some who stay squeaky clean and others who live firmly on the adult side of things.
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10 Famous Comedians and Their Thoughts on Valentine's Day — VICE In case it slipped your mind, Valentine’s Day is upon us once again.

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How JoySauce is building an Asian American comedy pipeline from the ground up — Los Angeles Times JoySauce launches its first ad-supported streaming channel on Amazon Prime dedicated to Asian American voices, premiering comedy series

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Focus on writing as a group, discussions about the comedy business & networking. Groups limited to 6 people
Mon 2-16, 23, 3-2 & 9
Wed 2-18, 25, 3-4 & 11
For info, reviews & register visit link below. Thanks and keep laughing!
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Russian comedian accused of telling offensive joke about Ukraine war veteran is jailed for nearly six years — Reuters A Russian stand-up comedian was convicted of inciting hatred and jailed for nearly six years on Wednesday over a joke he made about a legless war veteran, which triggered outrage among nationalists an...

Freedom of speech. The comedy world (and all of us in the U.S.) need to protect that right. Would hate to be slinging jokes in Russia right now…
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The Rooftop Concert on this date 1969. I missed it by a few decades, but held out for a second show.

Anyone for Pennis? Comedians Trade Bar Hangs for Pickleball Games — Denver Westword On a cold Saturday afternoon in Wheat Ridge, laughs come between and during the volleys.

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This Austin comedy show turns heckling into a rite of passage — KUT.ORG At Banana Phone, comedians put themselves through controlled cruelty to toughen themselves up for hostile audiences. The show's creator calls it

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