About this episode

Jason Farr welcomes back comedy writer John Vorhaus to discuss creative problem solving, emotional authenticity, and his latest projects.

We welcomed back one of our favorite guests, comedy writer and author John Vorhaus! John’s first appearance was one of our most concise and informative episodes, and his return didn't disappoint. Jason and John discuss the enduring legacy of his book, The Comic Toolbox, and dive deep into his new projects, including the upcoming expanded omnibus, The Comedy Writer's Companion and his deeply personal new project, Sins of Commission - Thank God. John breaks down joke mechanics and talks the intersection of creative journeys and self-awareness to deliver a masterclass for writers, stand-ups, improvisers, and creators of all kinds. https://johnvorhaus.com amazon.com/author/jv Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

People in this episode

Host: Jason Farr

Guest: John Vorhaus

Topics covered

• creative problem solving
• emotional authenticity
• comedy writing
• joke mechanics
• self-awareness
• creative journeys

Keywords

• comedy
• writing
• John Vorhaus
• creative process
• joke mechanics
• self-awareness
• The Comic Toolbox

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Comic Toolbox, The Comedy Writer's Companion, Sins of Commission - Thank God

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