The Funny Muscle Podcast

Author: Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler

Guided by the belief that anyone can learn to become funnier once they understand what to practice, the Funny Muscle Podcast aims to break down how pro comics get their best laughs. Comedian turned author Mike Lukas and cohost Chris Stiffler, an economics professor and open mic-er, use the game plan and concepts outlined in the Funny Muscle Book series to give listeners a better idea of how original (and funny) jokes are crafted.
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Genres: Comedy, Education, Stand-Up

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How Comics Think While You Laugh (Inside the Comic's Brain)
Episode 52
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

Ever wonder what a stand-up is really doing onstage while you’re laughing? This episode breaks down the invisible gears turning inside a comic’s brain — the quick rewrites, subtle pauses, and instinctive callbacks that make a joke feel alive in the room. Mike and Chris explore how great comics read an audience in real time and adjust every beat to create something unrepeatable — a shared moment that feels spontaneous but is secretly engineered like a Rube Goldberg machine that dispenses laughter instead of marbles.