#191 - Mike E. Winfield: How to Produce Your Own Comedy Special, Meeting Steve Martin - Comedy Podcast - a podcast by Joel Byars: Comedian & Author

After almost 20 years in comedy, Mike E. Winfield has not only been on David Letterman, The Office and several other shows but also self produced his own comedy specials and TV pilots. Most recently, he was only 1 of 6 comics selected to release a comedy special with Amazon titled"Step Man."Mike is the blueprint for maintaining originality in your comedy and career.

Watch Mike's Amazon special here: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Stand-up-Arrived-Official-Trailer/dp/B07VHYBJD7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mike+e+winfield&qid=1568988157&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Original-Stand-up-Arrived-Official-Trailer/dp/B07VHYBJD7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mike+e+winfield&qid=1568988157&sr=8-1)

Listeners will learn about: Self producing specials

Joke review process Building a funny story

Trying to be funny vs. being funnyThe technique behind silence on stage

Releasing a special on AmazonCreating a winning mindset

Why you need goalsActing in the Office

Balancing family and comedyMeeting Steve Martin

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