#65 Comedy 101

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#65 Comedy 101

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72 minutes

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May 10, 2017

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Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Shaq's Comedy All-Star Jam, Comedy Central Presents Kevin Hart's: Hart of the City) to talk about becoming a professional heckler, seeing someone get slapped while holding the mic, and the different stages of comedy.

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May 10, 2017

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Robert Omoto documents his pursuit of stand-up comedy in Sacramento, California from performing in the middle of nowhere, to bombing on stage, plays clips from actual shows, and interviews other comedians. His constant over-analyzation and crazy life style, lead to ridiculous stories that could only happen to him.

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