Making a living from comedy: politics and limits

A joke that lands is the result of twenty that did not, in front of real people. Dani explains the method, the open mic, the silence of a room and what happens when you actually cross the line.

What this episode covers

• How a stand-up set is built and tested
• What you learn from a gig that goes badly
• The limits of political comedy, from someone who does it
• What you can actually earn in comedy

About the guest

Dani Mora is comedian. This conversation was recorded for season 1 of Otra Conversación and runs 1h 20m with no cuts and no closed script.