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I Quit My Job To Do Standup
I'm FREEEEEEE!!
Jun 26, 2025 • David Calkins
What the First 100 Open Mics Taught Me
Last month, I hit my 100th set since starting in January.
Nov 12, 2025 • David Calkins
Reasons You Bomb That Have Nothing To Do With Your Jokes
I'm pretty sure.
Oct 18, 2025 • David Calkins
The Only Way Out Is Through
A Story About Bombing, Desperation, and a Backstage Toilet
Oct 6, 2025 • David Calkins
Stop Embracing Failure And Do This Instead
What video games have taught me about success
Sep 21, 2025 • David Calkins
Here's Something Most Joke Writers Will Never Show You
The raw unfiltered sludge before it ever becomes a joke
Aug 16, 2025 • David Calkins
I've Been In A Slump
There are some days where, before I’m even out of bed, I know I’m not going to do anything.
Aug 7, 2025 • David Calkins
The Question I Dread Hearing Most
We've all been asked it before.
Jul 16, 2025 • David Calkins
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