Lanny FarmerMar 24, 20202 min readForcing 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 7, 20202 min readWhy 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,...
Lanny FarmerMar 7, 20202 min readDo 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 min readWhat’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...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20202 min readLaugh 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...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20201 min readLearn 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 5, 20202 min readBecome 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...
Lanny FarmerMar 5, 20202 min readTrying 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...