A Universal Podcast Network show
Comedy 101 is a weekly podcast hosted by Daniel Lucas exploring stand-up, improvisation, comedic writing, parody, performance, and the stories behind laughter. Come for the jokes. Stay curious about how comedy works.
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Comedy, performance, and the ideas that get a laugh.
About the show
Comedy 101 brings listeners into the world behind the punchline. Episodes look at the choices comedians make, how timing and storytelling shape a performance, and how humor reflects the people and culture around us.
Hosted by Daniel Lucas and produced by Universal Podcast Network, the show is for comedy fans, curious listeners, and anyone interested in how a good idea becomes a memorable laugh.
Recent episode notes
Read episode summaries and discussion themes from published Comedy 101 episodes. These pages summarize the available show information and are not full transcripts.
Daniel Lucas looks at why empty hallways, deserted malls, silent waiting rooms, and other familiar places can feel unsettling. The monologue finds humor in the oddness of spaces that seem paused between one moment and the next.
Read episode notes ↗Daniel Lucas talks with comedian, actor, and voice-over artist Danny Johnson about building a long-running performance career while keeping his stand-up clean. They discuss storytelling, timing, observation, audience connection, and how personal experiences can shape a comic voice.
Read episode notes ↗Daniel Lucas welcomes stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster Chris Ferretti to discuss his comedy special Midnight Hero and the creative freedom of sharing his work. Ferretti also speaks from personal experience about living with depression and anxiety, creating a thoughtful conversation about the experiences that can exist behind the laughter.
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Comedians, writers, performers, and comedy creators can email Daniel with a short bio, proposed topic, and links to their work.
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It explores stand-up, improvisation, joke writing, parody, performance, comedy history, and the techniques behind humor.
Daniel Lucas hosts Comedy 101. The show is part of Universal Podcast Network.
Comedy 101 is listed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, and Podcast Addict.
Email daniel@universalpodcasts.com with a short introduction, your idea, and relevant work links.