How to Be Funny | Comedian Monty Franklin Breaks Down The Anatomy of a Joke

How do comedians actually make people laugh? In this episode, Australian stand-up Monty Franklin breaks down the science of being funny. We unpack the anatomy of a joke — setup, misdirection, punchline, and tags — plus how to read a room, deal with hecklers, and turn vulnerability into comedy. Whether you’re curious about stand-up or just want to be funnier in everyday life, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what really makes humor work.

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00:00 Intro
01:05 How to be Funny
08:20 The Importance of Storytelling
21:57 Starting Stand Up For the First Time
31:45 The Anatomy of a Joke
42:51 Reading the Room
50:29 Australian Culture in America
01:06:07 Philosophical Questions

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