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Every great laugh starts with one brave joke. Join host Karim Kanji on My First Joke, where comedians share the hilarious, awkward, and inspiring stories behind their first time on stage.
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My First Joke with Tim To | From Zoom Comedy to International Stand-Up (opens the original)
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Comedian Tim To joins My First Joke to share how he started stand-up comedy in Hong Kong during COVID, performing in empty venues, Zoom shows, and one of the toughest environments for new comics. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to become a stand-up comedian, from bombing at open mics to developing a comedy style, navigating different audiences, and learning the difference between getting laughs and earning respect. Tim breaks down the realities of the Hong Kong comedy scene vs. Toro
How Storytelling Makes You a Better Comedian with Michael Salvatore (opens the original)
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What’s the difference between stand-up comedy and storytelling—and why does it matter? In this episode of My First Joke , host Karim Kanji talks with comedian and producer Michael Salvatore about how he found his voice through storytelling, and how it changed the way he approaches stand-up. Michael shares how he got started taking classes at Second City, what it was like performing his first joke, and why early success can be misleading when you step into real comedy rooms. He also explains how
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