Given that today is the last day of National humor month, I felt it fitting to come back to an article I wrote earlier this year about comedic storytelling. I was on the hunt to find the answer, is comedic storytelling a new art form? (See more here) Since many people in the circles I … Continue reading Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling? Part 2
Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?
Another week, another chance for stories and jokes and talking to folks! On Thursday, I get to be the keynote speaker for a Toastmaster Open house. Everyone is able to attend because, well, that's how an open house works! Then on Friday, Clean AF Comedy show starts back up again with the Season 4 premier. … Continue reading Wait! Where Am I Supposed To Be This Week ?!?!?
More Shows, More Shows, and More Shows
I big thanks to Dan Bublitz from the Art Of Bombing podcast and Maryam Zaringhalam and Shane Hanlon from The Story Collider for letting me tell stories and jokes to all their folks. Didn't get a chance to see me then? Check out "More About Nick Baskerville" here to catch me in my shows this … Continue reading More Shows, More Shows, and More Shows
More Stories and Jokes on the Way
Turns out flowers aren't the only thing Apr showers brings! Check out these chances to hear me tell jokes and stories on these great shows! Upcoming Performances 7 Apr - Virtually Clean Comedy (Comedy, Online) (Tickets and Info here) 9 Apr - The Story Collider Washington DC's Story Hour (Storytelling, Online) (Tickets and Info here) … Continue reading More Stories and Jokes on the Way
Who’s Ready to Open Up?
I knew this day would come. As I read the article on 23 Mar, the state of Virginia is opening up more from quarantine. Nothing too crazy (Florida leads the charge in that area), but still a big step. Maryland has done similar. DC won't be too far behind. Other areas in the US are … Continue reading Who’s Ready to Open Up?
I Got Jokes and Stories!
This month I get the chance to keep telling stories and jokes to folks! Check out the listing below. Be sure to check the "More About Nick Baskerville" to see the updates to show dates and links! Upcoming Performances Fridays at 6 PM EST with Clean AF Comedy Show (Online) (https://www.facebook.com/cleanafcomedy)12 Mar - Private Event … Continue reading I Got Jokes and Stories!
What “The Comic Toolbox” taught me about storytelling
There's going to be a part 2 to last week's discussion about comedic storytelling as genre. This isn't it. I'm still working on pulling together all of the ideas and thoughts people had from the first post. There are ideas shared in some groups that didn't make it over to other groups. I want to … Continue reading What “The Comic Toolbox” taught me about storytelling
Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling?
A pretty cool thing happened in 1928. A guy named Harry Reese, while working work the Hersey chocolate company, decided to see what would happen if he put peanut butter into cholate cups. (See more here) Chocolate and peanut butter already existed. Reese just found an interesting way to put them together. I wonder if … Continue reading Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling?
How Many Stories Can Fit Into One Month?
Greetings all! I'm happy to hear stories every single day. This Feb 2021, it seems like the storytelling word is going to give it a try! It's going to be exciting because: The National Storytelling Week has started all around the world (30 Jan - 6 Feb). There will be shows and Festivals and kinds … Continue reading How Many Stories Can Fit Into One Month?
Guess who is telling stories and jokes and talking to folks?
I am lucky enough to have a chance to bring laughter and entertainment to folks by way of the shows I happen to be in over the next few weeks. Come hear stories and jokes with a host of people in a number of shows. Some are free, some have a cost, and some are … Continue reading Guess who is telling stories and jokes and talking to folks?
