A man I’ve had the pleasure of meeting IRL a few times goes by name of Shane Rhyne, and he’s a former public relations executive who has gone comedy.
Shane tells me and us about his transition (yes, gents, he is having a mid-life crisis) from PR to comedy which to him is not exactly a flying leap. If you listen to the whole kit ‘n caboodle, you’ll hear a classic joke from Shane and it cracks me up because I laugh at everyone’s jokes.
Shane also shares about overcoming fears about the monsters that are no longer scary, what it’s like to move in with mom and dad, and how he makes it through his new daily grind.
I’m so excited to bring you this lengthier rendition of Soulati Media On The Street. Oh, and do listen for my shout out to another special friend, Davina Brewer, aka Queen D!
Oh, and one more thing? Please HIRE SHANE RHYNE for your next gig or as an emcee; he will not disappoint! Tell him Jayme sent you and I bet there’s a coupon!
First thought .. “FWIW” .. I can see it. I just got back from a cruise and did a lot of the comedy shows. What worked is what connected w/ the audience.. it’s those relatable moments, those human experiences – and PR is all about that. If we can write quips and quotes, smart headlines and clever tweets.. why not comedy? I’ve always tried to bring a little funny to what would be otherwise dry business blogging.
Hat tip Shane, think you just keep at it: keep reading and writing, following current events for material. You write, tweet, start w/ the open mikes, do some YouTubes and build that FB fan page, get some work under your belt. The gigs build, the jokes work or not, you develop some tough skin, stick to it and make it work. Best wishes Shane… maybe even see you on my next cruise!
Thanks for the interview. It was fun and I enjoyed the excuse to get up and out of bed before noon.