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I ran like a praying mantis for years
Nobody told me. There was film.
Jul 3
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Andrew Tarvin
28
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June 2026
You weren't issued a sense of humor at birth
But you can still develop one. Here's the first rep.
Jun 26
•
Andrew Tarvin
30
2
1
The skill with no gym.
Why "be funnier" is the one skill we never actually practice.
Jun 19
•
Andrew Tarvin
25
2
I just took a 'Strength' away from a lot of people
Including, maybe, you. Over 1,000 responses forced my hand.
Jun 12
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Andrew Tarvin
30
2
I workshopped a comedy bit with singer Mat Kearney
Ten minutes backstage before a conference
Jun 5
•
Andrew Tarvin
17
2
May 2026
Do you leave your sense of humor at home?
I met a guy at a reception who only seems to be funny outside the building. Turns out, he's not alone.
May 29
•
Andrew Tarvin
33
How to practice humor (without stepping on a stage)
NASA last Friday. The next meeting tomorrow. Both count.
May 22
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Andrew Tarvin
17
1
What stand-up actually teaches you (it's not jokes)
Pacing, observation, confidence. The skills your job actually needs.
May 8
•
Andrew Tarvin
38
3
Nancy Sue and the bird
A Humor Awards nomination I can't stop thinking about
May 1
•
Andrew Tarvin
31
April 2026
What's the lowest-scoring question on the humor assessment?
835 responses in, and the answer surprised me.
Apr 24
•
Andrew Tarvin
26
2
I keynoted to 2,000 people and didn't hear a single laugh
Also, it's time to toot your own horn. Nominations close Monday.
Apr 17
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Andrew Tarvin
39
The problem with too much good advice
My tennis coach wasn't wrong... and that was the problem.
Apr 10
•
Andrew Tarvin
34
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