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Thoughts on Editing

Thoughts on Editing

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Ben Sixsmith
Mar 14, 2024
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One thing that soured me on comedy podcasts was the extent to which comedians love to talk about the art of comedy as if we’re interested in the process even half as much as in the jokes. I don’t want to hear about how you “riff” with “killers” in the green room. I want to hear about why I’m gay for brushing my teeth.

When I write about editing, then, I’…

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