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We created this podcast to introduce you to the comic mind of Tim Kubasek, give you insights into the world of stand up comedy, and, most importantly, to offer you some truly funny comedy. Everyone’s sense of humour is different, but we hope you can find something to enjoy and lighten your day here.

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002, part 2 – Stand Up Comedian Tim Kubasek Interview

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You can find out more about Canadian stand up comedian Tim Kubasek at his main site: www.nervouscomic.com.

In part 2 of this comedy interview (002, part 2), Canadian stand up comedian Tim Kubasek talks to Elaine Elrod about his career in comedy. Listen to part 1 (002, part 1) first.

Part 2 of the interview will be entertaining for all and especially encouraging and useful to anyone who wants to know how to become a stand up comedian. Tim starts off his advice by saying, “Get your thick skin ready.” And he tells you just how to do that. This part of the interview has many humorous stories from Tim’s career, including, you guessed it . . . the one about the onion rings.

“A stand up comedian can be witty, but I feel our job is to be funny.” – Tim Kubasek, Canadian Stand Up Comedian

Here are some of the aspects of doing stand up comedy that Tim reveals:

  • The hardest part about doing stand up.
  • How interacting with the audience, connecting to and being open to them can add magic to your act.
  • How he develops his ideas and where his funny comedy ideas come from.
  • Thoughts and tips about sensitive material.
  • The difference between being funny and being witty.

Music excerpts featured in the podcast are from “Please Rock my House”
by Digitalitar
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Used with permission.