FEATURED INTERVIEW
Danny Reyes on Reps, Timing, and Bombing Gracefully
2 hrs 1 min · Workout routines of comedy, success habits, untold touring stories
About this episode
Danny Reyes did 3,000 unpaid sets before anyone knew his name. In this hilarious and surprisingly tactical conversation, he breaks down the workout routine of a comedian: daily writing quotas, the “bomb journal,” and why the worst gigs teach faster than the best crowds.
He also opens up about money — what a stadium tour actually nets — and the fitness routine that keeps him sane on the road 200 nights a year.
Key takeaways
- The bomb journal: after every bad set, write one line on what died and one on what lived — then close the book.
- Write before noon: 500 words daily, no editing — the stage is the editor.
- Road fitness: bodyweight circuits in hotel rooms; sleep is the real headliner.
- Say yes to the bad room: hard crowds are tuition — schedule them monthly, on purpose.
About Danny
Danny Reyes is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer with three record-breaking specials. His “Reps” tour played 140 cities and funded scholarships at his old school.
In this episode
00:00 — 3,000 unpaid sets · 26:00 — The bomb journal · 1:02:00 — Writing before noon · 1:30:00 — Money and touring truth · 1:50:00 — Rapid-fire
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