Solid new Winston's set

I had to go up earlier than usual as one of the dudes that started OBC was headlining and he wanted to have the entire show after 730. There was actually more crowd members than I expected. I thought maybe we'd make a decent amount of money at the door. I find out when we count the money the dude let all his friends for free. Also, we get 100$ on the bar tab, and the dude drank all of it other than the one drink I got. We then gave him 75% of the little amount of money the door actually made. The rumor is the dude is leaving SD in October and I'd be happy to get rid of him. I actually waved to him and he didn't even flinch. He has done a lot of drugs, and clearly has no idea how to interact with humans.

I did some newer jokes, and older jokes I rarely do. It all went prety well. I closed by asking people if they liked impressions. I then said this is my impression of me telling jokes if I was a lady. A gal that kind of looks like me came up and told my jokes. It went over ok. I like trying new things anyways.

Still no poker to report. Love life is interesting as always. I randomly talked to a girl I went on a couple dates with a few months ago. We texted on and off throughout the day, I have no clue what's going to happen with that but I'm pretty sure she has a bf, not sure why she's talking to me. She's attractive but more money hungry then anyone I've ever met. Got a text from the last lady, I have no clue whether she likes me, even as a friend sometimes. It kinda reminds me of the ex, she ony shows me attention to prove I still am interested in her. I still don't really know why I am, but I have little respect for people that change over night. I'd have to say it is one of the weirdest girl experiences I've ever had. Oh and a girl from work that had come to my Wed and Thurs show, and then hung out with me last night, asked if I was interested in being more than just friends. That was kinda weird, I felt bad, and just went into my awkward no thanks routine. I've developed this awkward character. I'm pretty sure it's from having to be so friendly and say hi to strangers at the depot.


Jokes:40 yr old virgin, facebook relationship, gal tie down, tatoos, suicide call, HD Lowes, smelling things

Somewhat rebounded

Had a somewhat ok set last night. It was weird, the vibe there on Thursdays is so much different than the Sunday/ Wednesday shows I'm used to. So much more competitive and cold. I sat in the front with my friends for a little bit. That was kind of different. I am not a big lol'er so I'm kind of awkward to sit with, as I probably take away from the show experience. I went to the back after 3 or 4 people. Right before I went on I overheard one of the comics complaining about his spot (last after me). I was trying to hear if he was complaining about having to go after me or just being last. I'll never know. The dude clearly isn't a fan of my comedy as he was a judge for the finals and didn't put me in the top 4.

I did feel a little added pressure to do well after him complaining, and getting put on the show. I went on pretty late, so that was a little difficult. The dude before me gave me a pretty good intro, which is always good. Even though he was just bs'ing, it felt kinda cool to hear him say good things about me, as he's the clubs manager and a pretty good comic. The set had some highs and lows, I did most of the jokes I wanted to do, it would have been a good time to try crowd work but the lights were too bright.

Couple of random things. I saw a dude that's been doing comedy a long time, opened up for some big name people, pretty much forget a bunch of his jokes. It was weird, it's not like he was doing new jokes, he does the same jokes night in and night out, and he couldn't remember them. He does a lot of crowd work, but to forget jokes you've been doing for 5 years is pretty bad. Also, I will have to say I've been getting a lot of random compliments from comics lately. Like the guy that I called to book me, told me he really likes my jokes. And he hears some and thinks he wish he thought of them. That I don't take the easy route. It's cool to get recognized for what I'm doing. Also there's one comic that said I was the most talented unrecognized comic in SD. Some other dude said one of the comedy store comics, who is pretty solid and very good at crowd work, said I was the best of the new group of comics. Hearing those thiings does make me happy, and think maybe I should be less bitter and reach out to people. I'll get there. I asked to be on 4 shows this week, two I actually got put on. If I want to make it I have to put in the work, shake hands, kiss babies, I'll get there.


Jokes: Speed dating, chubby chaser, can i be honest, intervention, cocaine, smokey, tony, home depot toilets, 100% american, planned parenthood, hand jobs, getting older...ppl.tessa and friends

And why I never get cocky 101

Well I went from having a great week to a somewhat crappy week. I've been thinking of a bunch of new ideas so I decided to do the new material night at the Palace. I got up there and tried them and totally flubbed up my words. It's been awhile since it's happened that bad, but it was uncontrollable. I worked well on playing it off and mentioning to the crowd I was a moron etc. Both jokes didn't really work, but who knows how they would have gone if I delivered them solidly. I was happy that the dude that was hosting the show let me pop in and go up whenever I wanted. I appreciated that a lot as it seems so few people return favors I do for them. I don't expect things, but honestly very few people help me out with shows they are on. I actually had a dream that I got into a fight with two of my friends who recently took over hosting a show. It was weird.

Last night I was back at the Palace as part of a promoted show. I had a couple people show up but didn't promote it that hard. It was a pretty decent sized crowd, and they were responsive to good, dirty jokes. Yesterday I actually wrote out all the jokes I've done. Just the words that spark the joke, but I have a lot of stuff, very few do I do often but it's cool to think of the creative crap I've thought of. My set went decent. I kind of was put in a hole as the comedian before me A. is hilarous B. did 20 minutes when everyone else did 10 C. went insane on a heckler for yelling something at him. He was slapping the table and challenging him to a fight. He then brought me up. Although his rant was funny, it was extremely akward for the crowd and there was a lot of tension in the room. It was very difficult to follow. I was planning to do some newer jokes but they weren't going too well. The crowd didn't want to think they basically wanted to hear dirty talk. I switched over and it went ok. It wasn't my best set, but not the worst.

Jokes: Coke, anabolic, nintendo, planned parenthood, gf lies, needle haystack, hand jobs, facebook, spell check, haircut, HD Lowes, tony tiger... ppl Tessa, Megan

Wow akward day. My friend who came to the show last night sent me a message saying she had family in town who wanted to see a comedy show. I thought well maybe I can try to get on something. I called the Comedy Store, and the dude said they were over booked. He was actually pretty nice, as normally he's kind of a cold person. I then thought maybe I'd call the booker for the Palace. I've never really spoke to him and had to get his number. I call him and say hey it's jeff bilodeau, WHO!? I've done shows with you etc.. Sorry, no clue. He then says he was losing reception. I hung on, he then said who is this. I say Jeff Bilodeau, comedian, from the Palace, Oh ya what do you want? I told him about the message, he said how many people I said 6, he said he'd put me on. So I guess it's somewhat a success even if he's just using me for money, I'll take it.

Also today I responded to an ad about joining a poker talk show, they got back to me, and it's suppose to start in August. I think it will be good exposure and think could help my poker and comedy career.

Great comedy week

Well I just completed 4 days with 5 shows. The week kicked off with a show at Dreamstreet in OB. It was a bar show and not an easy crowd. I had my friend come on stage with me with his guitar. We've done this schick before and it went well. That night it did not. The crowd clearly had never been to a comedy show before and it was difficult to make them laugh. I did have a couple people tell me after that I did well, and acknowledged the tought crowd.

Next was Winston's. There were a lot of people in the crowd but few of them were very listening or laughing. Some comics fear this, and I can't say I love it, but I do enjoy the challenge. I did some newer jokes, and some crowd work. I was happy with my performance.

Next was a show at a pizza restaurant in La Jolla. I was a featured member of the show but didn't promote it much as I knew the other comics wouldn't promote. Everyone on the show was a legit comic but none were big promoters. I ended up having 3 people come watch me. I felt pretty solid about my set. The producer told me a lot of people told him that I was their favorite comic. I'm not sure if he was simply trying to kiss up but I'll take the compliment.

Next was being on the Comedy Store as a San Diego's best. It was nice being on but I simply got on cuz I promoted a show a few weeks ago. I got there and was already disappointed as I tried to get on the open mic next week, and didn't get picked. I'm sorry but that's bull shit. I put the booker on Winston's whenever he wants to go on and he can't give me 3 minutes. Jealous much? Honestly and I was there listening to this one dude basically jerk him off cuz the other dude tried a new joke on stage... really? wow, kissing ass is so lame. Anyways my set went well. I did some jokes I'm still developing and created new tags for others. I'm proud of the direction I'm going.

My week ended at the Blarney Stone. I enjoy this place, because if you're funny there you can be funny anywhere. The host introduced me as someone who toured with a black comedian, so I went into this crazy black character, it went well I'd say and I was proud of myself that the n word didn't slip. I tried some newer jokes and I'm happy overall with the set.

The girl... I hate women, honestly. Shit happened, I'm pretty sure she told the ex about it, as he said some awkward comment to me then said he had to leave. I'm so done with trying and caring, I'm clearly only good enough to use for free drinks.

All crumbling down....

Seems like my life has gone to shit since the depot made me full time. Poker has been god awful. Made a deep run in a poker tournament on Monday, only to mess it up by running into a huge hand against a maniac. With that said I will say how unlucky I am. There had been a guy raising a lot of hands. I raised with AK, he over shoved, what ended up being kk, i called, he won. Last night I got put all in with kk, against ak, and the dude of course hits an ace to lose a 300$ pot. When things like that happen to me so often it is really really depressing. I don't know what I've done in my life to make me so unlucky but it really brings me down. Last night was the first time in awhile where I thought slightly about giving up poker and comedy and just moving back to Maine. I'm starting to believe nothing good will ever happen to me.

As far as comedy I had the first round of the new popularity contest at the Palace. I had to go first as I wasn't there in time for the drawing. I busted out of the tournament on a spot were I could have folded and waited for a couple reasons. One I kind of wanted to make the show, but slightly because for some reason I lamely let the girl back in my life. I'll touch on that in a moment. Anyways I rushed down to the show and ran in. I had plenty of time as the host did a lot of jokes. The crowd was kind of tight, and I didn't really have a set planned. I felt I did ok, but I didn't end up advancing. I didn't watch most of the people, so don't have anything to gauge how I did against them. One of the my friends was a judge, so I should have at least gotten his vote. The other judge was a palace regular, I don't really have any history with him. He did come up to me after and said, "I wanted you to advance," to which I said, "You should have voted for me," he said he did. If so, I must have gotten very few audience votes. I really didn't care about not advancing, just reassures me how stupid people are. I am happy with my jokes, and like that I'm trying new jokes that arn't easy and overdone. I did close with my Nintendo joke that I hadn't done in months, not real sure why I did, mostly because the crowd weren't getting anything that involved words with more than 3 sylables.

Trust your instincts

So last night was really fun, and think proved how great Ocean Beach Comedy is. We did the reverse show, where everyone tried other people's jokes. Not everyone involved with the show did the swap and not everyone was as good as everyone else. I enjoyed trying to mimic other people's styles. Some comics I think I hit their mannerisms and others, well not so much. The guy I co produce the show with was weary of the doing the show, but I mimicked one the comics a month or so ago and convinced him it would be a good idea. Altough most of the crowd didn't really enjoy it, the laughs from the comics made for a great night. I had faith the show would be a success and think it was. One guy said we should try it every other month. I don't think that would work, but I definately think every 6 months or so, maybe July 4 and New years would work. It's good to have a show for the comics, brings us together, and adds to the commradory that makes Winston's so special. My buddy did really well, and the reason was I think he had confidence. Confidence is such an important stage quality. I think he has a lot of potential he just doesn't sell his jokes the same way he did others. I think many of the regulars around town really arn't that funny, but they work such easy rooms that they get a false sense of talent. That confidence shows on stage which in turn tricks the audience into thinking they are better than they truly are.

As far as the gal, looks like that's out. As I first expected she isn't over the ex. It's crazy how people can change vibes in the matter of hours. I'm ok with it, it's just crazy how I see specials on death row inmates getting hundreds of mariage proposals in a matter of months, and I can't find a legit girl in 4 plus years. I mean I'm not completely looking, but it's just silly to see these girls falling for these guys that are douches. I really don't care to try, but would be lying if I didn't say it wasn't frustrating.

Successful week

No poker this week, so good stuff to report. Went out with a buddy to Pacific Beach Bar and Grill on Tuesday night. I used to go there every week with my old best bud, and actually used to talk and mingle with the opposite sex. Now I just look at the 21 year old ladies and think, "Wow I'm old, and slightly creepy." My buddy wanted to stay so I sat at a table and texted with a gal. I ended up hanging out with her last night, I enjoyed myself a lot. She is genuinely a nice, caring person which is a nice change from the girls I've met out here. She's pretty intelligent as well. I was actually interested in listening to her chat with another woman about paintings and the such, something I care little about. What I found facinating was with how much passion she spoke about the subject. There is really nothing in my life that I'm totally passionate about. There's stints where I love poker or comedy, but nothing I could go on and on with someone to the point where outsiders who have no tie to what we're talking about would be intrigued. I was happy with the evening, we'll see if anything comes of it.

As far as comedy I had my first big show at the Comedy Store on Wednesday. I tried pretty hard to try to bring in people. I got around 15 to 20 to come. 9 who had never seen me before, and were interested to come again. It's amazing how often people say, "You seem so shy I never expected you'd be funny." I sometimes wonder what people envision a comic to be like. Most comics are shy people for the most part, I wouldn't say I'm completely shy but I'm not the life of the party type. I don't need to say hello to everyone and tell the best story to win everyone over.

Well I think my set went pretty well. The crowd was kind of tight, but I like how it went. I did some newer jokes, and one joke I had never told before. Not everything hit as hard as it could but I was definately happy with it overall. I'm focusing on writing one new joke a week, I think that will keep me motivated. I still want to keep doing crowd work. There were 2 guys that went back to back that are mostly crowd work comics. First I must say the show went very long, and the order they out the comics in is just mind boggling. 2 and half hours is much too long for a comedy show, and if theyre going to do that they should put the high energy people at the end.

Well the promoter guy said he'll put us on a sunday show in a couple weeks. I learned after if we brought ten or so more people theey would have put us on a wednesday show as well. Makes no sense, esp. considering one group of people called to make reservations and they were told they reached capacity of reservations. Why in the world would you tell people that. Until people are sitting in their seats or paid the money there is no guarentee they will come to the show. I think this costed us a few audience members to say the least.