Should "Comedy Video of the Week" be continued? It's up to you.

I haven't posted any new blogs in the last couple of weeks due to working on other projects and because of moving last week. Up until the middle of last month, each week I was doing the "Comedy Video of the Week" that featured a new funny skit, or stand up comedy that I found on the Internet. Because I want to make some changes to this blog, I am not sure if I want to continue doing this. If you wish, send me an email at john@johngriggscomedy.com - and let me know what you think.

Thank you for your feedback!

How Toastmasters Can Help Your Stand Up Comedy

Last week I had the pleasure of going to a Toastmasters meeting in Phoenix as a guest. Everyone there was really nice and made me feel at home.

Unexpectedly, they actually had me speak in front of them. The guy running the meeting made up a goofy holiday, and asked me why it was or wasn't a good idea to have it. I then did a quick impromptu speech explaining to the group why it was a good idea to have National Pizza Day. I had fun with it, even though I was totally unprepared.

As comedians, we often rely too much on our prepared material. When a heckler yells something, our material doesn't fly with the audience, or other unexpected things happen, it can be quite disconcerting. In these situations, it is good to come up with something "on the fly". Doing impromptu speeches at places like Toastmasters can help you in these situations.

If you lift weights, you most likely do bench presses. As you know, you need to develop your shoulders and triceps in addition to your chest to make significant gains on the bench press. Think of regular stand up comedy shows as developing your chest, and participating in a Toastmasters meeting as developing your shoulders and triceps. Use this strategy, and you will see significant gains in strength in both your comedy and/or your bodybuilding.

In addition to these benefits, going to a Toastmasters meeting provides excellent networking opportunities. If you attend a lot of local comedy shows, you often will see a lot of the same people there. By going to a Toastmasters meeting, you can tell other members there about your shows and get lots of brand new people to watch you!

John Griggs

http://www.johngriggscomedy.com

Energy Conservation

Here is the Comedy Video of the Week. Comedian Jim Holland makes fun of a business that leaves a television on all night after business hours.

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Jack Douglass - Comedy Video of the Week

This week's Comedy Video of the week is by one of my favorite producers on YouTube. His name is Jack Douglass - his most video is the hilarious WTF Blanket parody. Here is his video "Wimpy Boy Bands: The First Boy Band":

You can view more of his videos here:

Jacksfilms on YouTube

John Griggs

http://www.johngriggscomedy.com

The Dating Game Parody

Remember the show The Dating Game that was on ABC many years ago? Per Wikipedia, this show first aired on December 20, 1965! Farrah Fawcett, Madonna, and Suzanne Somers were all contestants on this show before they became famous.

Check out this video I produced - it's a spoof of the Dating Game. The lovely bachelorette Kandi must choose one of three eligible bachelors. Enjoy!




John Griggs

http://www.johngriggscomedy.com

What You Can Do in Scottsdale Arizona on New Year's Day

Are you looking for some entertainment tonight in the Phoenix area? Come out to JJ's Sports Cantina in Scottsdale Arizona and check out their comedy contest! It's only a $5 cover charge, and you will have a fun night of laughs. There will be a great variety of stand up comedy, and it's always a good time. After the show, you can sing karaoke in the bar next door. Here is the info on the show:

JJ's Sports Cantina

409 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Friday, January 1, 2010 at 8:00pm

I will be performing there tonight, and have some new material prepared in addition to some of my older favorites.

See you there!

John Griggs

http://www.johngriggscomedy.com

Funny McDonalds Drive Thru Prank

Here is this week's Comedy Video of the Week - A guy orders food at McDonalds and plays a joke on the worker he's ordering from at the drive thru. It's hilarious! Check it out:




I am friends with these guys on YouTube. They are hilarious! I'm looking forward to seeing what other videos they are going to release. Check out their other stuff here: http://www.youtube.com/user/allright4218

John Griggs

http://www.johngriggscomedy.com