Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:56 am

Can't promise anything since it's a Monday, but I'll try to make it.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:26 am

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:56 am Can't promise anything since it's a Monday, but I'll try to make it.

would definitely win for craziest way ive met a swamper

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:35 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:26 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:56 am Can't promise anything since it's a Monday, but I'll try to make it.
would definitely win for craziest way ive met a swamper

Meeting me in a Target parking lot in Clearwater with a wad of Swampbucks should certainly rank higher.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Fri Jul 05, 2019 2:05 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:35 pm
TT2.0 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:26 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:56 am Can't promise anything since it's a Monday, but I'll try to make it.
would definitely win for craziest way ive met a swamper
Meeting me in a Target parking lot in Clearwater with a wad of Swampbucks should certainly rank higher.

Ah shit i had it vice versa. I thought we met first for lunch in downtown. decade of drugs. memory is shit.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:38 pm

Can't remember, to be honest.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:28 am

You can turn these last few posts into a bit.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:30 pm

I have to fucking tell some people this or im going to explode. Its not officia, but an agreement was signed and all we are waiting on is the property in question to give us exact dates so we can sign the contract, but a comedian friend of mine has booked me to do 15 minutes to open for him at one of the casinos on the strip in Vegas in October or November, for a 5 night gig. Guys, im going to be opening on Vegas. i promise this is not a joke.

Post by **brian** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:33 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:30 pm I have to fucking tell some people this or im going to explode. Its not officia, but an agreement was signed and all we are waiting on is the property in question to give us exact dates so we can sign the contract, but a comedian friend of mine has booked me to do 15 minutes to open for him at one of the casinos on the strip in Vegas in October or November, for a 5 night gig. Guys, im going to be opening on Vegas. i promise this is not a joke.

Wow, that's incredible. Let me know when it's official and you know the dates and I'll try to make it up there one night to see the show.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:58 pm

Holy crap, congratulations. I need to start and then stop doing drugs.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:58 pm

Congratulations!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:09 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:30 pm I have to fucking tell some people this or im going to explode. Its not officia, but an agreement was signed and all we are waiting on is the property in question to give us exact dates so we can sign the contract, but a comedian friend of mine has booked me to do 15 minutes to open for him at one of the casinos on the strip in Vegas in October or November, for a 5 night gig. Guys, im going to be opening on Vegas. i promise this is not a joke.

Holy fuck, is that happening fast! Big fucking deal, TT! I'd think that is one advantage starting standup older, you have more life experience to draw from, and you have a lot more to draw from than most people. I hope this works out for you, very exciting news.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:11 pm

Mister D has a bunch of really bad Stratosphere jokes if you freeze up

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:15 pm

That is amazing. Put me down for a t-shirt or other merch!

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:20 pm

Pruitt wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:15 pm That is amazing. Put me down for a t-shirt or other merch!

"I did every pill ever and all I got was this stupid Vegas gig"

Congrats TT. Can't wait to see what you do next pal.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:25 pm

Its surreal. its so much so fast. it feels like a joke. i wanted this but i thought it would take years. it feels unfair to the people ive met whove been working for 7 years for exposure like that. I just...fuck. Is it not a little ridiculous to have a resume that looks like

9 open mics
bubbas sports bar july 15
las vegas strip oct.

im not out of line for thinking this is insane right? Hes having me.open his show. warm up his crowds. he thinks im THAT funny. i just...fuck. its a lot right now. all i did was not get high for 4 months

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:27 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:25 pm Its surreal. its so much so fast. it feels like a joke. i wanted this but i thought it would take years. it feels unfair to the people ive met whove been working for 7 years for exposure like that. I just...fuck. Is it not a little ridiculous to have a resume that looks like

9 open mics
bubbas sports bar july 15
las vegas strip oct.

im not out of line for thinking this is insane right? Hes having me.open his show. warm up his crowds. he thinks im THAT funny. i just...fuck. its a lot right now. all i did was not get high for 4 months

Keep not getting high and you'll be flying us all out for your Netflix special. Stick with it and don't take the process for granted. Keep working at it. Proud of you bub.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:35 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:25 pm Its surreal. its so much so fast. it feels like a joke. i wanted this but i thought it would take years. it feels unfair to the people ive met whove been working for 7 years for exposure like that. I just...fuck. Is it not a little ridiculous to have a resume that looks like

9 open mics
bubbas sports bar july 15
las vegas strip oct.

im not out of line for thinking this is insane right? Hes having me.open his show. warm up his crowds. he thinks im THAT funny. i just...fuck. its a lot right now. all i did was not get high for 4 months

It is insanely fast, but your surprise and doubt are actually a great sign (IMO). If you were confident or felt entitled to the shot, I'd be worried for you. I have to assume the headliner is a pro and knows what he is doing. If he wants you opening for him, he thinks you are ready. Just know all the greats ate shit early on, and don't let it demoralize you when you eat shit one night, and you very likely will. Hell, the greats still have nights where they don't click with the crowd.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:40 pm

I feel like I have to earn this after the fact. like im not supposed to be here, we can all agree on that, but since I am, I have to kill. I have 3 months to be brilliant for 15 minutes. Thats doable.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:45 pm

When self-doubt creeps in, just remember, that guy is a headliner...
They have to EARN that shit. He knows exactly what he's doing, and you KNOW he doesn't want to put some clunker up in front to warm up his crowd. I mean, he also doesn't want some dude that's gonna annihilate and have to follow, but from all the podcasts and specials and docs I've watched, they know what they're doing when the put together a show.

You got this, dude. Very fucking cool.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:47 pm

Outstanding news!

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:02 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:45 pm When self-doubt creeps in, just remember, that guy is a headliner...
They have to EARN that shit. He knows exactly what he's doing, and you KNOW he doesn't want to put some clunker up in front to warm up his crowd. I mean, he also doesn't want some dude that's gonna annihilate and have to follow, but from all the podcasts and specials and docs I've watched, they know what they're doing when the put together a show.

You got this, dude. Very fucking cool.

I'd echo this too. It's a great opportunity to do your job and get noticed. Word gets around those circles. Get the crowd going, get them in a good place to laugh, and then talk up the guy who got you the gig like he's Chris Rock and you'll have a lot more than 5 dates in store.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:24 pm

That's awesome. Congrats.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:27 pm

That is fantastic news and very cool. Keep grinding, keep working, and enjoy the ride because who knows how long it will last, how high it will go....but can't wait for you to see you get asked to the sofa after your set by Johnny on the Tonight Show to tell of your meteoric rise (he still does that right)

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:31 pm

Congrats, TT. Was really just going to say what Nonlinear said: this guy wouldn't be giving you a gig like this as a favor if he didn't think you were good. Use that for both confidence and motivation.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:31 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:45 pm When self-doubt creeps in, just remember, that guy is a headliner...
They have to EARN that shit. He knows exactly what he's doing, and you KNOW he doesn't want to put some clunker up in front to warm up his crowd. I mean, he also doesn't want some dude that's gonna annihilate and have to follow, but from all the podcasts and specials and docs I've watched, they know what they're doing when the put together a show.

You got this, dude. Very fucking cool.

I can tell you that doubting people's confidence in you is something that 90% of writers do. I go through this every single time I start a script or even start putting ideas together to pitch. It sucks, but it's part of a particular mindset that is common in creative fields. (Probably in all fields come to think of it).

Example: This kid I've been mentoring ("Kid" just turned 30) just got a full time well paying gig in production development at a good-sized Toronto animation company. Huge break for him. I gave him the pep talk last week - the people who interviewed him have been in the business for decades. They know what they're looking for.

Same thing applies here. The comic who made you this offer is not going to risk his on-stage success just to be nice to you. He knows what is going to work.

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:32 pm

TT2.0 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:40 pm I have 3 months to be brilliant for 15 minutes.

Lead off with this, followed by "...just like my sex life."

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 3:38 pm

Holy shit, that's great TT.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:02 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:11 pm Mister D has a bunch of really bad Stratosphere jokes if you freeze up

how many is a bunch?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 4:47 pm

Congrats, TT!

Post by **Shirley** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:52 pm

Man, that's amazing. Congrats, dude!

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:28 pm

This is so awesome!! Congrats, man. Don't worry about "warning this after the fact," you've gotten here by your own merit. If your busy didn't think you deserved it you wouldn't have been asked to open. It's a great opportunity. Take advantage and ride the wave.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:50 pm

So ive had 10 hours to digest this. i spent 4 hours writing my ass off. go do a couple shows tonight. This is gonna be a fun fucking 3 months. I cant wait to see how far this takes me.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:10 am

Pretty unreal, TT, congrats. You are kinda living my dream. Enjoy the ride.

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:31 am

That's great man.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:46 am

tennbengal wrote: ↑Tue Jul 09, 2019 6:10 am Pretty unreal, TT, congrats. You are kinda living my dream. Enjoy the ride.

I know its disproportionate, especially compared to the other news, but i did 3 minutes last night and booked a job for august for 15. its crazy. People pay me money to talk. its surreal

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:01 pm

I apologize if I missed it, but Neil Brennan has been on a few of my podcast feeds, and before I listened to them, I wanted to watch his recently released Netflix special.

Just finished.

That is, easily, one of the best sets I've seen in the last 10 years. Fucking. Amazing.

Run, don't walk. Innovative format, but beyond that just so well-crafted and put together

Fuck.

I'll be watching that again this weekend.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:07 pm

This new Aziz stand up is awesome. There's real skill in the way he sets up and executes his jokes in this one. He involves the audience in the awkwardness and it's incredible.

TT2.0 · Post by **TT2.0** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:19 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:07 pm This new Aziz stand up is awesome. There's real skill in the way he sets up and executes his jokes in this one. He involves the audience in the awkwardness and it's incredible.

its the most genuine thing ive ever heard him do. it all worked for me. i legit think it was brilliant. He used his pain and made it funny, for everybody. thats what i want to do.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:22 pm

I haven't watched it yet, probably will sometime fairly soon, but I am having a hard time of thinking of a scenario where I care about HIS pain. The only one i can think of is if it turned out she was completely trying to do him in, but I feel like I would have heard that at some point?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:26 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:01 pm I apologize if I missed it, but Neil Brennan has been on a few of my podcast feeds, and before I listened to them, I wanted to watch his recently released Netflix special.

Just finished.

That is, easily, one of the best sets I've seen in the last 10 years. Fucking. Amazing.

Run, don't walk. Innovative format, but beyond that just so well-crafted and put together

Fuck.

I'll be watching that again this weekend.

Are you talking about 3 mics, or is there a newer one? 3 mics was really unique, and hit home in a hard way. Neal Brennan is one of the most brilliant and funny guys out there.