Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"
Scott Edwards
Podcast
Episodes
Listen, download, subscribe
Observational Stand-Up On Phones Family And Food by Headliner/Actor Larry Miller
Send us Fan Mail A lot of stand-up ages fast. This one doesn’t. We’re dropping you into a full-length Larry Miller set recorded live at Laughs Unlimited in the early 1980s, back when Larry was still “getting his chops” and already sounding like a pro. Before the tape rolls, I share why I’m featuring a single extended set instead of our usual mix: Larry is that rare comic who can take one everyday idea and keep heightening it until it becomes a full story you can’t stop picturing. Larry’s observational comedy starts with phones and the strange little ways technology messes with our heads, from busy signals that last all day to the spooky moment you pick up and someone is already there. Then he turns domestic life into a chain of sharp, relatable snapshots: bathroom timing, the secret panic moves people make, arguing over something as petty as the color of toilet paper, and even a jab at “healthy” sweeteners that feels weirdly timeless. From there, the set opens up into bigger stand-up storytelling about family and growing up. You’ll hear holiday humor about sneaking back into your parents’ house, the late-night magic of mom’s fridge compared to a guy’s refrigerator, a blast of childhood nostalgia, and a brutally funny nightmare where your parents come home early while the party is still raging. The closer becomes an extended skiing disaster that ends with a “real secret” that’s both a perfect punchline and the kind of advice you remember. If you love classic stand-up comedy, comedy club recordings, and the craft of building a story onstage, hit play. Subscribe for more interviews and sets, share this with a friend who needs a laugh, and leave us a review with your favorite Larry Miller moment. Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! "NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon and the "BookBaby" Book Store for Discounted copies! "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"
Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC" RSS Feed
