Phil Wang Interview

Ahoy there comedy fam!

I hope you’re having a great week.

Today we’re celebrating comedy and the infinite possibilities of being a comedian.

With so much comedy now everywhere, I’m always on the lookout for voices that stand-out and this week’s podcast guest definitely does that.

On Tuesday’s livestream, I interviewed the UK’s Phil Wang.

What makes Phil my new favorite comedian are two things:

1. Phil uses his engineering background to carefully craft his jokes into hilarious twists you never expect.

2. He is a silly goose! Phil’s delivery is so unique and authentic to his own style. You can’t not smile watching his comedy. 😀

I share some of my favorite takeaways from our chat and also the new $100 Joke Writing Contest below! 👇

Key Takeaways from Phil Wang:

💡Picking the Right Topics

Phil builds his routines from simple observations that feel organic and relatable. This is his first step before trying to write any jokes. So when you catch yourself having the same thought or observation several times per week, start writing about it and see what sticks. Phil famous "reheating rice" bit, which kicks off his latest special, is a perfect example of this.

🎥 Record and Review Your Sets

This process sucks for everyone, which is why it’s so valuable. Even at Phil’s level, he still records and reviews his sets. Listening back to your sets allows you to catch any spontaneous moments that work well and identify areas for improvement. This practice helps in fine-tuning both your material and delivery.

🎉 Treat Comedy Like a Game

Always be experimenting and expanding your comedy. Even if you don’t have “new” jokes at the moment, test delivering your jokes in a new way. What makes Phil one of my new favorites is his unique delivery, which he stumbled upon after some intentional testing on stage. He started delivering his jokes in more silly ways and that has now become his signature style. So don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun!

These are just three of the many gems Phil shares in our episode together. Do your comedy a favor and watch his new Netflix special.

But first, watch our full interview below:

Wanna win $100? 💰

Then join next week’s $100 Joke contest!

How it works:

• Write a NEW 60 second set in two weeks based on a secret theme.

• My wife and I pick the top 3 and then do a YouTube livestream finale where viewers vote for the winner.

• Entry: $25

• Winner: Wins $100

Regardless if you win or not, everyone leaves with a new stack of jokes.

If you've been struggling to write more jokes, this is your solution.

Click the button below to join!