# Laughter with Abby Wambaugh **URL:** \ **Category:** Podtalk\ **Created:** [November 16, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714 "2021-11-16T16:38:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/1 "2021-11-16T16:38:11Z")
![laughter](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/podcaster1/original/1X/381e31e839df01a7c33ae58daa920c832fd20068.png) How do personal experiences and creative approaches in stand-up comedy and podcasting intersect to explore humor and connection? The conversation explores the transformative power of combining humor and reflection in stand-up comedy and podcasting. > “I’m interested in the kind of laugh you do when you look at things in a new way. Like, you pierce through something, and it’s a new thought people connect to and identify with.” ~ Abby Wambaugh (17:59) # Episode https://podtalk.show/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/embed/#?secret=m4mmG41Oqs The discussion touches on the creative intersections between stand-up comedy and podcasting, focusing on personal expression and audience connection. Abby shares her journey of creating a podcast during the pandemic to explore humor’s societal impact and their later transition into stand-up. Through podcasting, she experimented with audio formats and advertising parodies, which helped her embrace spontaneity and humor. Another key topic is the role of feedback in creative processes. Stand-up is highlighted for its immediate audience response, contrasting with podcasting’s private, controlled creation. Insights into how humor fosters social connection and challenges perspectives underscore the transformative potential of laughter, with a focus on maintaining kindness in comedy. # Takeaways Creating humor that builds connection — Stand-up and podcasting are tools for fostering understanding through laughter. Feedback as a guide — Immediate audience reactions in stand-up provide invaluable lessons for refining material. Laughter as social glue — People laugh significantly more in shared settings, emphasizing its role in connection. Experimentation in formats — Exploring unconventional formats like parody ads can inspire creativity. Kindness in comedy — Avoiding divisive humor reflects a commitment to constructive engagement. Exploration of identity — Stand-up and podcasting can be platforms to navigate and express personal identity. Private versus public creation — Podcasting offers a reflective space, while stand-up demands immediate public interaction. # Resources [Why We Laugh podcast](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/why-we-laugh-1852351) — Abby’s exploration of humor and its societal purpose. [Transom](https://transom.org/) — A platform for sharing crafted audio pieces. [Sarah Schaefer](https://saraschaefer.com) — Comedian and podcaster known for creative projects like the Ha Ha Hole. Casper Addyman — Baby laughter scientist studying the social and developmental roles of laughter. _(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)_ ---
**Author:** ![petersumsion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/petersumsion/32/553_2.png) [@petersumsion](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/petersumsion)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/2 "2021-11-16T17:20:39Z")
What a cool conversation! @AbbyWambaugh, the commercials for everyday things made me laugh out loud (despite me being by myself 😄). The voicemail bit was hilarious! I kind of want to steal this idea for funny little commercials on my podcast. Great work on this, @craigconstantine and @AbbyWambaugh! ---
**Author:** ![AbbyWambaugh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/abbywambaugh/32/835_2.png) [@AbbyWambaugh](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/AbbyWambaugh)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/3 "2021-11-16T17:33:01Z")
Thanks @petersumsion! Go for it! The ones I made are also free to use- you can listen to them here and just email me if you want me to send you the files! > **[Sponsors for your Podcast — Abby Wambaugh](https://www.abbywambaugh.com/work/sponsorsforyourpodcast)** ---
**Author:** ![petersumsion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/petersumsion/32/553_2.png) [@petersumsion](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/petersumsion)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/4 "2021-11-16T17:57:49Z")
Oh, the inflammatory opinions is the best! “Oh! Back that off. Now you’ve gone too far and you won’t have an inflammatory opinion at all.” 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![AbbyWambaugh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/abbywambaugh/32/835_2.png) [@AbbyWambaugh](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/AbbyWambaugh)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/5 "2021-11-16T18:11:44Z")
hahaha thanks for listening @petersumsion ! ---
**Author:** ![petersumsion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/petersumsion/32/553_2.png) [@petersumsion](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/petersumsion)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/laughter-with-abby-wambaugh/714/6 "2021-11-16T18:18:03Z")
The pleasure is all mine. (Ok, I guess you can keep some…)