Punchlines and Plot Twists: Tales from My Comedy Journey

A Unique Obstacle to Getting to the Event

Comics and entertainers talk about getting sick and still being able to perform — something about focus, mind over matter.

May 6 • Jan McInnis

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April 2026

Chasing Hollywood Representation

“You gotta get a manager” — that’s what I kept hearing when I moved to LA.

Apr 14 • Jan McInnis

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What to do About Rover??

Working comedy clubs as an unknown comic meant hitting the road for months at a time to make ends meet.

Apr 7 • Jan McInnis

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March 2026

Park At Your Own Risk!

I’ve told a few stories about flying and driving to gigs, but I haven’t touched on parking yet — that thing you assume is fine as long as you check the…

Mar 31 • Jan McInnis

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Musical Chairs in the Air

Seat bullying on airlines in which someone wants the seat you’re in, is a real thing.

Mar 24 • Jan McInnis

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Books About Strong (mostly unknown) Women!

A bonus this week, aside from the article I sent out yesterday.

Mar 18 • Jan McInnis

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The Day I Broke the "Um" Record

I’m not a formally trained speaker.

Mar 17 • Jan McInnis

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Hollywood Timing

We all know timing is everything in comedy.

Mar 10 • Jan McInnis

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The Weird Money System That Kept Me in Comedy

When I say I’m a comedian or that I write comedy, people almost instantly ask, “So… how much do you get paid?” It’s a rude question because they…

Mar 3 • Jan McInnis

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February 2026

When Your Car Becomes the Hardest Part of the Job

Having your car break down on the road is awful.

Feb 24 • Jan McInnis

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Comedy in Black and White

What makes audiences laugh at certain comedians?

Feb 17 • Jan McInnis

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Joke Being an Aunt

Great joke that kicks off my keynote "Finding the Funny in Change"

Feb 11 • Jan McInnis

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