546 - The Truth Behind Open-Mic's with Comedian Mike Falzone

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4.1 • 529 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2019

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Comic Mike Falzone survived a major health scare and decided to leave the comforts of his family and friends in Connecticut, to move out west, with dreams of making it big in the comedy world. Listen to Mike's story of big goals and finding his purpose, today on Story Worthy! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Story Smash sold-out consistently at the Hollywood Improv for 3 years. It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 5:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! Watch 7 true hilarious stories in 1 hour! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

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0:00.0	Your favorite band's about to play a sold-out show, and you definitely got tickets and drinks.
0:06.2	Now hurry and make it back to your spot.
0:08.2	Pass this person and that person, about 20 more.
0:11.7	Watch out for feet.
0:12.9	Hey.
0:13.9	Just keep going.
0:15.2	A little further.
0:16.5	Oh, there's your friend.
0:17.9	Over here.
0:18.5	Right where you want to be.
0:19.9	Closing up to see the set list.
0:21.7	And they're definitely playing your song.
0:24.0	When you're with Amex, it's not if it's going to happen.
0:26.7	But when, American Express, don't live life without it.
0:37.1	Hey, it's Christine from Storyworthy.
0:39.6	Today on the show, comedian Mike Fowzone breaks down the open-mic comedy scene.
0:45.0	No matter what, it's always no bullshit.
0:48.0	You know, it's like if you're...
0:49.9	There's no hierarchy of comedy.
0:52.6	There's no boss of comedy who's like, you're hired or you're fired. People take themselves out, you know? So if you go to an open mic with a bunch of people who actively don't want to hear what you have to say, they're just waiting for their turn to talk and you get a laugh out of those people, that's how you know it's really funny. Today on a show, comedian Mike Fowzone talks about stand-up comedy, how to get in it,
1:13.9	and how to stay in it.
1:15.2	Stay close.
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