#411 - Phone Call 📞 Diaries😆 (#2): With A Working Comic; Mike James,

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A random call turns into a surprisingly tactical masterclass on modern stand-up comedy. We’re talking with comedian Mike James about what actually moves the needle today: audience building, material testing, and staying consistent when the culture, the platforms, and the business rules keep changing. If you’re a comedian, creator, or just obsessed with how jokes get made, you’ll hear the parts people usually skip, like outreach systems, tight feedback loops, and how long “overnight success” really takes.

We get into social media growth the non-sleazy way, including using Kicksta to connect with real accounts and then following up like a human with short voice notes. From there, the conversation widens into values and identity: being open about faith, supporting military, police, and first responders, and why accountability matters in any profession. It’s not a debate show, but it is an honest one, with real opinions about media narratives and what gets amplified.

Then we go full craft and process. Instead of grinding open mics that are packed with other comics, we talk about testing jokes at bus stops and malls, running rapid “sets” for constantly changing audiences, and building a one-liner-heavy style for an Instagram-short attention span world. We also break down why America’s Got Talent is a TV product first, and how adding comedy magic and mentalism can become a smart differentiator if you structure it right.

If you like behind-the-scenes comedy talk, corporate gig realities, and practical ways to get better faster, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a comedian friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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