The Bedroom Comedy Stage That Started It All - Tyson Colson

Tyson Colson shares his unconventional journey from SoundCloud rapper to stand-up comic, including building a fake comedy stage in his bedroom where he performed to nobody for 2 years. From failing so badly the host turned off the camera to finding his voice in Columbus comedy, this raw conversation explores what it really takes to become yourself on stage.

00:00 - The "life support" plate and ungrateful families
01:35 - Why comedy wasn't cool at 16
02:40 - "32 is pathetic for a rapper" - The moment of truth
03:45 - Building a fake standup stage in the bedroom
04:10 - First open mic at The Shrunken Head
05:55 - What made Xavier turn off the camera
07:00 - Why watching live comedy beats Netflix specials
08:25 - Comedy strips away everything
10:05 - Why Columbus is perfect for new comedians
12:10 - "People do comedy wrong" - Performance vs jokes
14:30 - The full bedroom setup with brick wallpaper and bar noise
15:40 - "I'm from Cleveland, so I give up easy"

About Tyson Colson:
Stand-up comedian based in Columbus, Ohio. Former SoundCloud rapper with 20,000 monthly Spotify listeners turned comedian. 21 years of performance experience across music, poetry, and acting before starting comedy at 32.
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