What's So Funny!
Storytelling > Interviews
Comedy > Stand-up
About the Podcast
What’s So Funny! is a comedy podcast originally recorded for radio which ran until 2008. The host of What’s So Funny! is Dave Schwensen, a former television talent coordinator in Los Angeles and New York, author of How To Be A Working Comic, and comedy coach for The Improv comedy clubs in Chicago, Cleveland and Tampa. In each episode, Dave interviews a guest comedian, discussing how that comedian got his start and tips of the trade. They listen to and comment on bits of his stand-up performances, as well as those of the comedy greats. What’s So Funny! is now being re-released as podcasts by The Front Porch People in seasonal format. Second 2 arriving Fall 2017.
About the Host
Dave Schwensen
Dave Schwensen is the author of "How To Be A Working Comic: An Insider’s Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy," in addition to 2 other books about the industry. His credits include Talent Coordinator for the television show "A&E’s An Evening At The Improv", The Hollywood and New York City Improv Comedy Clubs, and Assistant to Improv founder Budd Friedman. Dave is also a former manager of The Cleveland Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant. He’s worked in the comedy industry for almost three decades and decided to do one comedy workshop in 1994. They’ve continued since...
