Ep 6 - Live from New York!
In this episode, I share my incredible week camping out at the Comedy Cellar in New York City - the absolute mecca of stand-up comedy right now. I got to watch legends like Colin Quinn work on new mat...
21 Nov 202428min
Ep 5 - Louis CK and My 2nd Open Mic
In Episode 5, we explore the gap between greatness and growing pains through two contrasting performances. First, David attempts to channel Louis CK by performing one of his most controversial bits wo...
14 Nov 202420min
Ep 4- Joke Structure and Premise Mining
Is it possible to be both a spiritual guru and a bully? A loving parent and an accidental trauma-dealer? On this episode of Starting Stand-Up, David Walton explores his competing personalities while t...
7 Nov 202421min
Ep 3- My 1st Open Mic
Losing my standup virginity. Painful but fun. Instagram @davidwalton and @startingstandup X @davidwalton Join Starting Standup community here: https://forms.gle/ozBetVvxHp8PTzNZ9 https://www.instag...
31 Okt 202425min
Ep 2-Discover the Real Voice in Your Head
David begins preparation for his first terrible open mic. David shares the first piece of wisdom from the book, "Comic Insights" by Franklin Ajaye, that the key to comedy is identifying your true th...
24 Okt 202416min
Ep 1.5 - Then Go Here (Mission Statement)
Confusion is a bitch. Get crystal clear on what this podcast is and where it's headed with this strange FAQ. Join Starting Standup mailing list for special updates and giveaways!!! Click here: https...
24 Okt 20248min
Ep1-Start Here (The Why)
The quest for standup glory begins NOW. Please join me on this exciting and humiliating ride. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalto...
17 Okt 202415min
Trailer
Welcome to Starting Standup, the podcast where I document my quest to become a professional standup in the great state of Maine. You can think of this podcast as an educational comedy course as well...
10 Okt 202442s
