Geoff Keith: Don’t Heckle Me On My Punchline! The Funny Thing about Stand-Up Comedy

Get an inside look into the ups and downs of a stand-up comedy career.  Geoff Keith is a headlining stand-up comedian, a failed serial killer (just kidding), and a former MTV star who has aged like fine wine and getting better.

Bart talks comedy, women, marriage, and even dissects Geoff's penmanship, pointing out his comic genius and delightfully humble nature. Surprisingly, Geoff doesn't exhibit the typical level of narcissism found in most comedians, but like any entertainer, he still craves that sweet, sweet approval.

 

Geoff has paid his dues in the world of comedy, performing on thousands of stages. Geoff started telling jokes in bars while under 18 and has even entertained audiences from Narcotics Anonymous meetings to cruise ship gigs. He's had his fair share of wild experiences, like inciting a brawl with a room full of MMA fighters or facing off against a college kid mocking his beloved, albeit wrinkly, jeans. Tune in as he breaks down the art of clean versus dirty comedy and shares stories of those dreaded moments when the punchlines go missing.

 

Geoff reveals the not-so-glamorous side of the comedy world, and explains the mystery of why some comedians enjoy  pissing off the audience  out the door with pride. The inside comedy term is “walk the crowd”.  Learn why performing in L.A. clubs can be a real nightmare for aspiring comics. Plus, he dishes on the worst thing an audience member can do at a comedy show and the lines he drew when dealing with MTV producers. He turned down a TV show for the right reason.

 

Discover why college gigs are the bane of a comedian's existence and how Geoff became the ultimate YouTube underdog. 

 

Join us for a conversation full of insightful banter containing lots of “inside comedy” details.  

Quotes

• “Oh, I thought you gained weight for the non-union commercial. You Christian Bail-ed it for the five hour non-union energy commercial, for $3,000? How much do you need me to gain? Give me the donut.” (13:29-13:40 | Geoff and Bart)
• “I knew I was going to make it…I had this feeling inside me. But then I always knew it didn't matter until you could really sell tickets, pack rooms, and actually have a fanbase…it was better to be a good person than to make it.” (20:12-20:32 | Geoff)
• “This means two things, and this is good news for your wife: one is that you're fiercely independent and…you're very monogamous-minded and you like that intimacy. This has to be the clip that we put online.” (26:22-26:39 | Bart and Geoff)
• “I'm not saying I was some big star but, hey, somebody from TV is coming, and you're on campus, you think, ‘Oh, I’ll check that out. He's on TV. How bad can he be?” (45:25-45:34 | Geoff and Bart)

 

Links

Connect with Geoff Keith

Website | http://www.geoffkeith.com

Instagram | http://instagram.com/geoffkeith

YouTube | http://youtube.com/keithkomic

Facebook | http://facebook.com/geoffkeith

Twitter | http://twitter.com/geoffkeith

TikTok | http://tiktok.com/geoffkeith

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