Greg Schwem "Turning Gut Punches into Punchlines" - Bonus Show #113

Send us a text Greg Schwem, a former standup comic turned public speaker and writer, offers a unique perspective on the significance of humor in navigating life"s tragedies. With his journalism background from Northwestern University, Schwem authored "Turning Gut Punches into Punchlines: A Comedian"s Journey Through Cancer, Divorce, and Other Hilarious Stuff," a book that delves into the therapeutic power of laughter amidst adversity. He believes that even in situations like divorce and cancer, humor plays a crucial role in personal growth and provides a lighter perspective on darker subjects. By sharing his own experiences, Schwem highlights the role of comedians in finding joy where it"s least expected, illustrating that humor can be a powerful tool for resilience and connection. (00:01:27) Finding Humor in Life"s Struggles (00:02:32) Turning Hardships into Humorous Punchlines (00:07:32) "Turning Adversity into Laughter: Finding Humor" More info: www.GregSchwem.com Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! For short-form standup comedy sets, listen to: "Comedy Appeteasers" , available on all platforms. New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videos Videos of comics live on stage from back in the day. Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review. Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon... "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"