About this episode

In this episode, Dean Berg discusses comedy tips and interviews Ben Giles about producing shows and upcoming competitions.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews Partner: Gorilla Mind - Use code: 20 Local Comic of the Week: Stan Dabrowski Special Guest: Ben Giles of Laughable Productions Check out the Laughable Productions Facebook page as well! This week on Move the Mic Stand, Dean kicks things off with questionable life choices and even more questionable Facebook strategies. We break down a crucial comedy tip—don’t double book yourself (seriously, don’t be that comic). We shout out Comic of the Week: Stan, and sit down with Ben Giles of Laughable Productions to talk about producing shows and what’s coming with Oshkosh’s Funniest Competition Season 2. We also get into: The intrigue of Gorilla Mind's newest flavor: Root Beer The legend of The Big Garlic Murder mystery puzzles & dinner theater Star Wars Day chaos and almost breaking the 4th wall Dean’s petty Facebook habits Paying for boosted posts… and still getting ZERO love Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie It’s comedy, it’s randomness, it’s a little unhinged—just how we like it. Comedy Tip: Do NOT double book yourself! 🎤 New episodes weekly. Don’t forget to follow, share, and move your mic stand. Thanks for listening to the Move the Mic…

People in this episode

Host: Dean Berg

Guest: Ben Giles

Topics covered

• comedy tips
• interviews
• local comedy
• show production
• social media strategies

Keywords

• comedy
• interview
• Gorilla Mind
• Oshkosh's Funniest Competition
• social media
• comedy tips
• local comics

Sponsors

Gorilla Mind

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laughable Productions

Books & works: Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie

Places: Oshkosh

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