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How To Write Funny

Scott Dikkers

Scott Dikkers, founder of TheOnion.com and The Onion's editor-in-chief for most of the last 25 years, interviews celebrities, writers, and other people in the comedy industry about their background, philosophy and process.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Helpful

    I’ve only just started listening recently, and skipped to the solo episodes 31, 33, and 36 first. The advice was easy to apply and unpretentious. I was worried that it would just be something along the lines of “you just have to be born funny,” which you hear so often in interviews of big comedians, but these are tips anyone can use to get the most out of the effort they put into comedic writing. The Facebook group he keeps mentioning is now closed to new members though, with the exception of st... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rcm18313
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Please keep up the interviews! I’ve gone back through & listened to most of them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silver serpent14
    United States4 years ago
  • Fascinating conversations. Super enjoyable!

    As a comedy-lover, it’s a treat to hear comedians talk about their journey and creative process. Scott is a great interviewer…his questions always lead to interesting places!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sbeckart
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast with great material

    Scott has great guests, and sticks to the main topic of the show while exploring all that topic has to offer. Lots of interesting guests and opinions and great insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aspiring to Aspire
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you!

    I enjoyed every episode of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GravelTime
    United States5 years ago

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