# Real-Time Joke Writing

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Podcast: [Messed-Up To Set-Ups - A MichaelHalcomb.Live Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/messed-up-to-set-ups-a-michaelhalcomb-live-podcast-7140071)
Published: 2026-05-16T18:30:53+00:00
Episode link: https://www.michaelhalcomb.live/p/real-time-joke-writing
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## Resource

Hello, Friend! In this episode of “Messed-Up to Set-Ups,” I chat once again with comedian Yoshee So. This episode’s all about the craft of joke writing. We pull back the curtain, show you our process, and share some laugh-out-loud stories about HOA presidency. Plus, we discuss the levels of friendship and the privilege paradox. This is a fun episode full of insights and laughs. Tune in! Alright…before you go, let me ask: Are you ready to level up in your comedy journey? If so, I would highly recommend checking out these resources: * FREE - “The Round-Up” : My weekly comedy newsletter, choc-full of insights from videos, articles, and so on. This’ll also give you FREE access to “The Joke Blueprint Playbook.” Get the newsletter HERE . * FREE - The Joke Blueprint Playbook : Act now and get an exclusive, 17-page toolkit that I designed specifically to solve some of the biggest joke-writing struggles comedians have. This comprehensive guide is packed with actionable advice, and it’s entirely exclusive to this community. Get it HERE . * The Joke Writer’s Lab: Stop guessing at what makes people laugh. In this self-paced, online course, you’ll get the tools to find your unique comedic persona and learn the exact mechanics of writing a bulletproof joke. Get it HERE . * The Comedian’s Memory Lab: Never blank on stage again!!! Learn my insider method to build and flawlessly memorize your entire set, whether you are doing 3 minutes at an open mic or headlining for an hour. Get it HERE . Get full access to MichaelHalcomb.Live at www.michaelhalcomb.live/subscribe

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