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Ever 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, inspired by "Inside Out," and how they whip our raw rants into stand-up gold. Prepare for genuine insights mixed with a dash of absurdity, all as part of my quest to create a performance that's as authentic as it is entertaining.

Journey with me as I explore the complex dance between the angel and devil on my shoulder, using humor to tackle the contradictions of identity and the silliness of performative bullying. Delve into the bold idea of spiritual bullies—imagine getting teased with Zen koans—and see how this adds a unique twist to my comedic repertoire. While the material is still fresh and untested, I’m excited to share the creative process with you, promising a blend of introspection and laughter without the clutter of commercial breaks. Thank you for coming along for this adventure in stand-up, and may your week be filled with peace, joy, and a sprinkle of humor.

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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.

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

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 love to have you along. So please subscribe!