Stand Up Comedy Is Serious Business with stand-up comedian Ritch Shynder

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm your host, James Navé. Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of brunching with the talented Ritch Shydner at the Loott House Café in Swannanoa, NC. I only learned later that I was sitting across from a comedy legend who's graced the stages of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, not just once but multiple times. Influenced by giants like Art Carney, Lenny Bruce, Red Skelton, and George Carlin, Ritch's style and delivery are testaments to the greats who paved the way in comedy. In our show today, he'll share his journey, the highs and lows, and what it truly takes to make a career in stand-up comedy. So, if you're curious about comedians' lives, the intricacies of stand-up, and what makes Ritch Shydner an important figure in the comedic world, tune in. This episode of Stand Up Comedy Is Serious Business is not just a lesson in laughter but a deep dive into the heart and soul of comedy itself.