Lanny FarmerFeb 212 minComedy During a PandemicThis has been a weird year for comedy. It's been a weird year for everything, really. This time last year, I was excited because I had a ...
Lanny FarmerMar 24, 20202 minForcing FunnyI feel like lately I’ve been a bit of a lazy bum when it comes to comedy. I haven’t been able to do many shows due to other commitments. ...
Lanny FarmerMar 11, 20201 minCome Check Out The Dublin Down Comedy ShowIf you're looking for something fun to do on St. Patrick's Day and you love to laugh, come hang out at Little Kings Shuffle Club in Athen...
Lanny FarmerMar 7, 20202 minWhy Am I Doing This?“Why am I doing this?” That’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately. Not only about stand-up but about a lot of things. You know, lif...
Lanny FarmerMar 7, 20202 minDo The PanicEvery time I’ve taken the stage, I’ve had a plan. I knew exactly what jokes I wanted to tell and the order I wanted to do them in. Until ...
Lanny FarmerMar 7, 20201 minWhat’s Funny?Every person has a different opinion on what is funny. What one person finds hilarious, someone else may think it’s the stupidest thing t...
Lanny FarmerMar 6, 20202 minLaugh at YourselfBeing able to laugh at yourself is pretty important, especially in comedy. You can’t take these things too seriously. One night, a crowd w...
Lanny FarmerMar 6, 20201 minLearn From the ProsAfter I did a few open mics and got some laughs, I started feeling pretty confident about myself and my stand-up. But then I went and saw...
Lanny FarmerMar 6, 20202 minBecome An ObserverMost of the time when I go to a comedy venue, it’s to perform and try to get better. But other times, I just like to go and watch other c...
Lanny FarmerMar 6, 20202 minTrying Out New MaterialThis is a subject that I’m really just starting to learn. The truth is that every time I try out new material, I feel like I’m taking the...
Lanny FarmerMar 6, 20202 minStage FrightThe biggest obstacle for me doing stand-up was stage fright. I tend to get very nervous before any big event. Also, I’m not a huge fan of...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20202 minDon’t Be MeanIf you’re thinking about doing comedy or even if you have been doing comedy for a while, a good rule to follow is “don’t be mean.” Look,...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20202 minFinding Humor in Hard TimesI believe it was Mark Twain that said, “Humor is tragedy plus time.” At least that’s what the Google result told me. Regardless, it’s an ...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20202 minHave a Plan Before You Stand (Up)Doing stand up comedy has always been a dream of mine, and until recently, that dream has always stayed on the back burner. Things like d...