The Art of Podcasting, Comedy, and Trolling | H. Alan Scott

Welcome to Stuff Every Queer Kid Should Know! Today, I’m super excited to chat with H. Alan Scott, a talented writer, comedian, and podcaster you might know from Newsweek's The Parting Shot and *Out on the Lanai. We’ll explore the world of podcasting, talking about how to find your voice and connect with your audience. H. Alan will share his journey from writing to comedy and how he uses humor to tackle some pretty serious stuff. So, tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation that might just spark your own creative journey! Sponsored By: BIOptimizers Go to bioptimizers.com/maxemerson and use codeMAXEMERSON for 10% off Shilajit Use code: max for 15% off your first order at blacklotusshilajit.com Puori Go to Puori.com/maxemerson and use code MAXEMERSON for 20% off  Sparkle Club Get your limited edition hard copy today Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction   00:02:04 - Who The Hell Are You?   00:10:26 - Starting Out as a Writer   00:11:16 - Tackling Serious Topics 00:17:03 - Finding Inspiration   00:19:30 - Connecting with Your Audience 00:21:13 - Navigating Social Media 00:23:26 - Hate Watching 00:25:49 - Owning Mistakes and Knowing When You're Wrong   00:26:15 - Finding Laughter and Humor in Everything  00:28:15 - The Internet's Impact on Perception   00:30:57 - Understanding the Neurospicy Spectrum   00:33:51 - Navigating Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety   00:34:40 - Comedy & Mental Health, Punching Down vs. Up   00:39:28 - Waiting Tables at the Improv   00:41:06 - You Don’t Need To Speak To Everyone  00:43:12 - Out On The Lanai   00:44:07 - Live Shows and Which Golden Girl Are You?   00:48:51 - Tips for Aspiring Podcasters   00:51:53 - Confronting Imposter Syndrome   00:52:46 - Structuring Your Podcast 00:56:57 - Engaging with Trolls 00:01:02 - Fight Me Show Links: Max on You’re Making It Worse Check Out H Alan: Instagram Website Check Out Max Emerson: Instagram YouTube TikTok Thank you to all my patreon subscribers!  Nate Heffel, Tobin Schiller ,James M, Christopher Neefus, Heskel, Michael Carpentiere, Timothy Cardoso, Shane Ouyang, Brian Joaquin, Carabalda, Brendan Saunders, Jeff Jay, James LEE, Andy, 正 , George Acosta, Michael Rice, Nathan Filip, Linda Johnson, Stephen Weathers, Kean Phan, James Powell, Landy Manderson