Son of a Boy Dad Son of a Boy Dad: Ep. 33 - With SHANE GILLIS
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Dec 14, 2021 
Comedian and actor Shane Gillis joins the hosts for a conversation about open mic comedy, technology and social media, weddings and expenses. They also discuss stand-up comedy techniques, hate listening, therapy, and recognition in the industry. Other topics include blacking out, football positions, and offensive linemen.
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When The Light Goes Out
- Shane Gillis described bombing when he lost the light during an eight-minute set and panicked onstage.
- He scrolled his phone on the bench and found nothing to salvage, showing how stage panic breaks a set.
Fake Numbers Kept Them Going
- Early podcast metrics mistakenly showed Shane's show at 40,000 listeners then corrected to ~140, which kept them going.
- That false boost motivated them to persevere through slow growth.
Record Your Sets And Review
- Record and time your sets so you can review performance and tighten timing.
- Listening back helps identify what works, though Shane avoids replaying himself often.