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Comparing Apples And Oranges When It Comes To Stand-up Comedy Material

Steve Roye — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:03:24 +0000

One thing I know about stand-up comedy beyond a shadow of a doubt is this: Individuals with comedy talent often struggle needlessly due to false perceptions about developing and delivering stand-up comedy material that works on stage. The reason for this is simple… Most people looking to take a shot at stand-up comedy do not fully understand or comprehend that there is a huge difference between...

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A Look At The Benign Violation Theory

Steve Roye — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:04:34 +0000

This article has been selected for inclusion in the SCF Course. I recently had some interesting email communication with another so-called stand-up comedy “expert” who made it a point to let me know that… What he offers his students is based on the Benign Violation Theory (BVT), as if that sort of thing is supposed to have value and impress me in any regard. Still, just to make sure that I haven’t...

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Your First 3 Steps To Success As A New Comedian

Steve Roye — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:06:54 +0000

There is additional important information related to this article located on the new Addendum page. I took the opportunity to ask AI what the first 3 steps a new comedian should take would be. After a couple of tries, here is what it provided: Attend comedy shows and open mic nights to get a feel for the comedy scene. Study the craft by watching and analyzing sets of experienced comedians.

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