On today’s show, I have comedy writer and Totally Laime podcast host Elizabeth Laime. I have been listening to Elizabeth’s podcasts for YEARS. Her podcast was actually one of the very first I ever found and to get the chance to be on the other side of the screen and interview her was such a pleasure and joy!
Elizabeth and I chat about how she got into the comedy writing industry, how the staffing process works for those who want to write for a television show, the details of the pitching process when you’re pitching a show you’ve written, the importance of building relationships, what people don’t know about comedy writers, favorite condiments, Beyonce back up dancers and so much more.
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In today’s episode, you’ll find out:
Elizabeth Laime is an American comedy writer and host of the Totally Laime podcast.
Growing up I was always theatrical, and did dance and did musicals. – Elizabeth Laime
I started doing stand up because it was the one thing I could do myself. It was truly the only way I could take control of things. – Elizabeth Laime
Get to know the people in your community who have similar interests. – Elizabeth Laime
First, you need a producer, then you need a studio, then you sell it to a network. - @TotallyLaime Click To TweetThe process of pitching is incredibly different than the process of writing a pilot. – Elizabeth Laime
I come up with a show idea usually based on something that either I feel like is missing from television that I'd like to see that I can relate to in my life. - @TotallyLaime Click To Tweet The best pitches are connected to my life. - @TotallyLaime Click To TweetThe friends I have made here who are successful in entertainment are some of the most kind, deep, beautiful inside and people. I feel so lucky to know them. – Elizabeth Laime
I have felt so supported in comedy. – Elizabeth Laime
My biggest struggle is I'm not good at being patient. - @TotallyLaime Click To TweetPart of the gig is that when one job ends, you don’t know what’s coming next. – Elizabeth Laime
I'd love to get to the place in my career where I can truly be trusting that the right next thing is going to come along. - @TotallyLaime Click To TweetFollow Guest Name:
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