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Tight Five: The comedy audio experience

Tight Five: The comedy audio experience

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 Inside the business and craft of stand-up comedy. We analyze career strategy, industry economics, performance technique, and market dynamics—from open mics to arena deals. For comics, industry professionals, and fans who want depth beyond the punchlines.2025 Tight Five: The Stand Up Comedy Newsletter Performing Arts Stand-up Shows
Episodes
  • Jim Norton's Most Dangerous Comedy Material

    Jim Norton's Most Dangerous Comedy Material
    Nov 26 2025
    How do comedians tell career-ending jokes and get away with it? Alex Brennan breaks down Jim Norton's infamous "Monster Rain" bit from his 2007 special, revealing the six-step framework behind taboo comedy—frame control, misdirection, status manipulation, and callback architecture. Essential listening for comics and stand-up fans who want to understand why boundary-pushing material works. Subscribe at tightfivecomedy.com for weekly comedy analysis.
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    11 mins
  • The Producer's Frequency Trap!

    The Producer's Frequency Trap!
    Nov 12 2025
    Why Bi-Weekly Stand up ComedyShows Beat Monthly OR Weekly for New Comics
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    2 mins
  • The Arena Era Arrives!

    The Arena Era Arrives!
    Nov 12 2025
    This week in stand-up, touring still drives the money while a few smart moves shape what comes next. Bill Burr landing the lead in “Bender” widens his audience and helps him keep top ticket prices. Steve Martin and Martin Short’s 2026 run shows premium comedy nights still sell. New York Comedy Festival acts like an industry pricing meeting, setting next year’s floors. Netflix courting iHeart for video podcasts could boost discovery.
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    2 mins
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