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Punch Up - Making Good Jokes Hit Harder

Punch Up - Making Good Jokes Hit Harder

By: Ren Q. Dawe
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"Punch Up" is a podcast where comedians share their process of improving jokes to make them hit harder. Each episode dives into comedian's techniques for refining setups, sharpening punchlines, and elevating humor, offering valuable insights and tips from comics at every level to craft better, more impactful material.

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Episodes
  • Mark Addison: Gays These Days

    Mark Addison: Gays These Days
    Aug 1 2025

    Mark Addison is a dynamic stand-up comedian, actor, and engaging host known for his sharp wit and magnetic stage presence. He has performed all over NYC, such as Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Comedy Cellar, as well as festivals such as the NYC Queer Comedy Club. He is known for his clever writing and timing, and he is definitely bringing the Daddy back in Dad jokes!!
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    55 mins
  • Glen Tickle: Autism Tests + Approaches to Long-Form

    Glen Tickle: Autism Tests + Approaches to Long-Form
    Jul 25 2025

    This last week I got to sit down with Glen Tickle, as seen on Dry Bar Comedy and Travel Channel. He’s been heard on SiriusXM. He is very good at Dr. Mario but bad at the violin.

    We had a really wonderful punch-up session for a longform joke--check it out! https://www.glentickle.com/

    #punchupthepodcast #GlenTickle #AutismTest #ComedyWriting

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Vidalia Unwin: Punk Rock + Pink Opaque

    Vidalia Unwin: Punk Rock + Pink Opaque
    Jul 18 2025

    I got to sit down with Vidalia Unwin this week from Louisville KY to talk about transitioning from theater to comedy and finding your "pink opaque"

    Vidalia Unwin is a playwright, sketch comedy performer, and sometimes semi-professional silly person. You can follow her on Instagram @not_onions_no
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    39 mins
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