Behind The Jokes: Grinding For Punchline With Parker Dean

In this episode, host Mike Sea speaks with LA standup comic Parker Dean. The two discuss the art of being a successful comic, and the art of observational humor. Parker shares how his career gained more traction after moving to Los Angeles. They also talk about the many benefits of taking improv classes, doing musicals and numerous methods comedians use to write and craft material.  ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 0:00 Start 1:18 How It All Started 5:27 Moving To LA 10:30 Reading The Room As A Comic 17:18 The Benefits Of Improv Classes 25:30 Doing Musicals 31:24 The Comedic Genius Of The Late Don Rickles 36:30 Creating Material Subscribe to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mike-sea-podcast/id1533341620 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2A4i3Su3PTQSc3y43kgnCw?si=30c393d560b745d1 Show notes: Parker’s consulting company: https://mouthpiecemastery.com Follow Parker on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparkerdean Follow Parker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparkerdean/ DISCLAIMER: The Mike Sea Podcast is intended as general information for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice or counseling of any kind or as a substitute for professional help. The information provided in this Podcast is not meant to replace the advice of a professional. Do not rely upon any information to replace consultations or advice received by qualified professionals regarding your own specific situation. The Mike Sea Podcast/Natural Man LLC, and its representatives and agents disclaim any liability for any negative or other or other outcomes that may occur as a result of acting on or not acting on any information contained in the Podcast.  The views and opinions expressed by the Host and all guests are their own and their appearance on this Podcast and at the website of The Mike Sea Podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Mike Sea Podcast/Natural Man LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices