About this episode

Monroe Martin discusses his journey as a standup comedian in New York City, sharing insights on his experiences and growth in the comedy scene.

Monroe Martin is a standup comedian, based in New York City. Instagram and all episodes (00:00) Fake Megabus Tickets To New York (02:01) Leaving Philly For Comedy Dreams (04:29) Starting Over In New York (06:48) Surviving With Flyer Jobs And Hustles (09:13) College Gigs Keeping Comedy Alive (12:04) Favorite Early New York Comedy Clubs (13:54) Realizing Comedy Momentum Was Building (16:07) Goals, Agents, And Late Night Dreams (18:44) Confidence, Anxiety, And Belonging In Comedy (20:11) Performing Stand-Up Across China (24:06) Travel Changing Comedy Perspective (27:12) Comedy Festivals And International Touring (29:18) Evolving From Joke Writer To Conversational Comic (32:41) Writing Material Through Stage Exploration (35:01) Saying No To Bad Opportunities (37:18) Scaling Audience And Expanding Reach (40:06) Redefining Success Beyond Money (44:03) Building A Rich Life Through Comedy

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