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Connected Comedy

Summary: The Connected Comedy podcast is an ongoing discussion about the comedy business and how comedians can use new technologies to attract and engage with their fans. It features a rotating lineup of hosts including Connected Comedy founder Josh Spector, comedians Chelcie Rice, Jordan Cooper, and other comedians and industry experts from across the country.

Podcasts:

 Connections Are The New Fans (Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 56) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:32

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “fans are a misnomer” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper and Josh Spector talk about changing your approach of how to make the leap to headlining shows, why clubs and bookers don’t make you a headliner – your fan base does, how the terms ‘opener’, ‘feature’ and ‘headliner’ →

 Are Facebook Pages Dead? (Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 55) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:46

On the “put your money where your mouth is” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Spector talk about how Facebook’s algorithm changes have dramatically affected page post visibility, why Facebook ads can be the best way to build an initial fan base, how targeting a very small demographic is more effective than broader campaigns, and why you don’t have to spend a ton of money to reach those who’d be most interested in your creative work. In addition, Josh takes us behind the curtain on the success of Ellen’s Oscars selfie and how it’s a perfect example of what happens when the content, context and community are aligned.

 Are Facebook Pages Dead? (Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 55) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:21:46

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “put your money where your mouth is” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Spector talk about how Facebook’s algorithm changes have dramatically affected page post visibility, why Facebook ads can be the best way to build an initial fan base, how targeting a very →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 54: Should You Have Multiple Twitter Accounts? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:56

On the “you won’t believe what happens next” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome Josh Spector back to talk about his new curation project, the business model of content aggregators, strategies on growing visitors for a website from scratch, using Facebook ads to build an initial audience, and how small web projects can be a form of artistic output. In addition, we discuss the recipe for developing a successful Twitter account, personality-driven media versus topic-based content, and whether or not there’s value in having separate social media profiles for different audiences, niches, projects or otherwise.

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 54: Should You Have Multiple Twitter Accounts? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:56

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “you won’t believe what happens next” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome Josh Spector back to talk about his new curation project, the business model of content aggregators, strategies on growing visitors for a website from scratch, using Facebook ads to build an →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 53: Podcast Lynch Mob | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:42:44

On the “disingenuously edited” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome Phil Farda, Travis Denley and Dave Stuck onto the show to debate the purpose and goals of having a podcast, people’s listenership habits, editing a podcast versus releasing it “live-to-tape”, setting expectations and respecting your podcast audience, building a community around your content, and constructively reviewing your work. In addition, we discuss setting realistic career goals, performing at churches, the difference between club work and private events, how offline referrals are important even in this age of social media, knowing your fair value in negotiating pay for services and learning how to say “no”.

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 53: Podcast Lynch Mob | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:42:44

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “disingenuously edited” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome Phil Farda, Travis Denley and Dave Stuck onto the show to debate the purpose and goals of having a podcast, people’s listenership habits, editing a podcast versus releasing it “live-to-tape”, setting →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 52: Just Don’t Quit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:55

On the “new year’s resolutions” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer review our career progress over the past year and set goals for 2014. In the process, we discuss how to make yourself more sellable to talent representation & the industry as a whole, putting together a “product” for corporate speaking, cultivating deeper relationships with your small community of supporters, and how success can come through simply not quitting.

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 52: Just Don’t Quit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:55

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “new year’s resolutions” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer review our career progress over the past year and set goals for 2014. In the process, we discuss how to make yourself more sellable to talent representation & the industry as a whole, putting →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 51: Booking A Comedy Tour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:23:48

On the “hitting the road” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper and Josh Homer welcome Matt Ward on to the show to discuss how to book a do-it-yourself comedy tour, performing outside of the established comedy club circuit, identifying goals on why you should even go on tour, and how the process is nearly exactly the same as what bands and musical acts have been doing for years. In addition, we discuss how to properly route a tour, the economics of bar entertainment, why you should brand your tour, the pay-what-you-want merchandise business model, and how touring generally helps you in building relationships, growing a fan base, and rapidly develops your stand-up act.

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 51: Booking A Comedy Tour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:23:48

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “hitting the road” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper and Josh Homer welcome Matt Ward on to the show to discuss how to book a do-it-yourself comedy tour, performing outside of the established comedy club circuit, identifying goals on why you should even go on tour, and how the →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 50: It’s Not About Attention | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:37:14

On the “three-year anniversary” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome the triumphant return of Josh Spector to the show to discuss comedians’ continuing frustration with the changing nature of the industry, how even the definition of “comedian” is shifting, why Bo Burnham is the wrong example of YouTube success in comedy, and why garnering attention to your content alone means little unless it turns into action. In addition, we discuss what comedians can learn from the tech startup space, the difference between an ad-based business model and one that’s relationship-based, the importance of truly and continually educating yourself in the medium, dealing with the boredom of putting in the work every day, and why persistence usually ends up winning out in the long run.

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 50: It’s Not About Attention | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:37:14

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “three-year anniversary” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer welcome the triumphant return of Josh Spector to the show to discuss comedians’ continuing frustration with the changing nature of the industry, how even the definition of “comedian” is shifting, why Bo Burnham is the wrong example →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 49: Excuses We Tell Ourselves | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:07

Please subscribe and rate this podcast on iTunes! On the “procrastination” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer discuss the things that prevent us comedians from taking action, dealing with perfectionism and analysis paralysis, what to do if you don’t feel creative every day, and generally being productive with your mental energy. In addition, we →

 Connected Comedy Podcast Episode 49: Excuses We Tell Ourselves | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:07

On the “procrastination” episode of the podcast, Jordan Cooper, Chelcie Rice and Josh Homer discuss the things that prevent us comedians from taking action, dealing with perfectionism and analysis paralysis, what to do if you don’t feel creative every day, and generally being productive with your mental energy. In addition, we debate if there’s any reason to pass up on stage time, why open-mikes are a place to work on your act and not to entertain other comics, treating your career like it’s a job and not a hobby, the feeling of being overwhelmed with starting something new, and that taking yourself out of your comfort zone is the only way to progress.

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