Comedian – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Wed, 01 May 2024 21:27:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Comedian – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Scott Dikkers – Wild Business Growth Podcast #285: The Onion, How to Write Funny https://maxpodcasting.com/scott-dikkers/ Wed, 01 May 2024 09:26:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8777 Remember to have fun in life. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Scott Dikkers. Scott is Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 285: Scott Dikkers – The Onion, How to Write Funny

Scott Dikkers, Founder of The Onion and Bestselling Author of How to Write Funny, joins the show to share his journey from cartoonist to building one of the funniest newspapers and websites in history. Hear the time he got stalked by Saul Goodman, how The Onion comes up with its headlines, how it evolved formats over the years, how to write funny jokes, and his all-time favorite article from The Onion. This episode covers everything from Bob Einstein to Rodney Dangerfield. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Who are the most memorable famous people Scott has met
  • How did Scott get involved with The Onion
  • Jim’s Journal
  • How did Scott grow the circulation of The Onion
  • Drunk Of The Week
  • How do we develop our sense of humor
  • What are some examples of the Funny Filters
  • Why is it called The Onion

Connect with Scott at ScottDikkers.Substack.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Scott Dikkers
Dikkers!
How to Write Funny Scott Dikkers
How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers
  • How to Write Funny
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [43:34] What are Scott’s Final Thoughts
    • [44:40] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [44:51] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Scott
    • [44:57] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [44:58] Come to CEX (Content Entrepreneur Expo) May 5-7, 2024 in Cleveland, OH! Save $100 off the in-person ticket price by registering at CEX.Events and using the coupon code: MAX100
    • [44:59] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [45:01] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [45:06] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Scott Dikkers - Wild Business Growth Podcast #285: The Onion, How to Write Funny

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Scott Dikkers on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And write some jokes with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Risa Barash – Wild Business Growth Podcast #263: Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids https://maxpodcasting.com/risa-barash/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:29:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7991 Comedy and business. They have more in common than you’d think. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Risa Barash. Risa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 263: Risa Barash – Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids

Risa Barash, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids, joins the show to share her journey from the late night stand-up comedy circuit to serial entrepreneurship for kids and tweens. Hear the comedy lessons that apply to business, how to set up your online marketplace, launch multiple brands without cannibalization, change your everyday schedule, and the best comedy club in NYC. This episode covers everything from Ray Romano to customer service. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was Risa’s comedy routine and style
  • How do you write funny content
  • When did Fairy Tales Hair Care start gaining momentum
  • How do you find your target customer
  • What role did lice play in Risa’s success
  • How do you get yourself to do something scary
  • What does witchy mean
  • Musky & Sweet: The Risa Barash Story

Connect with Risa at FairyTalesHairCare.com and TBHKids.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & Comedy
    • [2:22] Geez
    • [2:45] What was Risa’s comedy routine and style
    • [3:06] Max!!
    • [4:51] What was Risa’s favorite night doing stand-up
    • [5:05] Tysons Corner, VA
    • [5:51] What was Risa’s pre-stage routine
    • [6:15] “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy
    • [6:35] Oh no
    • [7:13] How do you write funny content
Risa Barash - Wild Business Growth Podcast #263: Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids
Yo!
Risa Barash - Wild Business Growth Podcast #263: Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids
The magic that changed it all
Risa Barash - Wild Business Growth Podcast #263: Comedian Turned Entrepreneur, Fairy Tales Hair Care and TBH Kids

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Risa Barash on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And have a one-liner-off with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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