In episode 197, Dan is joined by Rik Roberts (Dry Bar Comedy, TBN, School of Laughs) to discuss setting up successful virtual shows and approaching bookers.
Show Notes
Episode 197: Stop faxing strangers so early! In this episode, Dan is joined by Nashville-based comedian Rik Roberts (Dry Bar Comedy, TBN, School of Laughs). Rik talks about a recent corporate show that didn't go so well due to current Covid protocols. Dan and Rik discuss setting up virtual shows for success, being bookable, and Rik shares insight about approaching comedy bookers. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe!
Rik Roberts
After earning a degree in communications from Bethany College, Rik worked for Simon & Schuster in Columbus, OH. He joined a nationally touring comedy troupe “Midwest Comedy Tool & Die [MCTD] in 1992. Shortly thereafter, he decided to jump headfirst into stand-up comedy. He now has nearly 30 years of headlining experience across the United States and abroad.
His comedy is 100% clean and appropriate for each audience. He’s appeared in his own episode of DryBar Comedy which features the nation's top "clean" comedians. He also appeared on “PureFlix Clean Comedy All-Stars”, Chonda Pierce’s “Stand-Up for Families”.
Rik is the resident warm-up comedian for “Huckabee” on TBN. He is the International spokesman for “Bin There, Dump That”. And he is the host of the long-running “School of Laughs” podcast.
Website: https://rikroberts.com/
https://www.schooloflaughs.com/
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