Guest Post: How Right Angles Convinced Me to Take a Social Media Break
Everything became clear to me last Tuesday about what I had to do—something I hadn’t done in over a decade, something harder for me than giving up my half-and-half coffee…
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Guest Post: The Scent of Adventure (pt4)
By Day 5 on the West Highland Way, I had developed a theory: Scotland doesn’t have “weather.” It has rain pairings. There’s rain and wind, rain and fog, rain and…
10 Respectable Standup Comedy Moves Every Pro Comic Masters
When you first start out in standup, the mission is simple: say as many funny things in a row as possible before someone in the audience checks their phone or…
Guest Post: We Thought the Rain Was Bad. Then Came the Midges.
After yesterday’s wind and rain, on day four of my hike Scotland reached deeper into its bag of weather-based punishments—and hurled at us some sideways wind and mist that somehow…
DIARY OF AMERICA’S SHRINK #10: “There Is No List, And If There Were, I Wouldn’t Be On It…”
July 21, 2025 From the Desk of Dr. Klaus Terrance Corbin, MD Patient Name: America the Country Session Ten Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 Transcript of Today’s Session: Dr. KTC:…
Hiking the West Highland Way Requires a Pronunciation Guide and Cow Diplomacy
On Day 1 of our hike, we hopped off the bus at 6:30 a.m., strolled past the Milngavie Welcome Sign (Town Motto: “You're definitely saying it wrong”), and began the…
Glasgow: Where English Goes to Get Mugged
There are many ways to feel disoriented in a foreign country: the jet lag, the currency, the alarming number of sheep. But nothing scrambles your brain quite like arriving in…
DIARY OF AMERICA’S SHRINK #9: He’s Rich, He’s Brilliant, He’s Absolutely Insane
June 7, 2025 From the Desk of Dr. Klaus Terrance Corbin, MDPatient: America the Country (Self-Described as “Single But Untouchable”)Session NineJune 7, 2025⚠️ Warning: Patient is heartbroken, armed with burner…
DIARY OF AMERICA’S SHRINK #8: Woke Is a Nightmare; Half-Asleep Is a Vibe
May 30, 2025 From the Desk of Dr. Klaus Terrance Corbin, MDPatient Name: America the CountrySession EightWarning: Therapist recommends decaf and distance from the term “woke.” Transcript of Today’s Session:…
How to Strengthen Your Corporate Communication Using the Funny Muscle Method
Let’s face it: most corporate communication has the emotional range of a spreadsheet. It’s jargon-laced, over-edited, and about as memorable as the fifth bullet point in a PowerPoint presentation about…
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POPS McGRUMPYFACE [9]: Free Advice on Growing Up
His Glass is Half Empty but Pops is Full of Advice Dear Pops, I need help. I just turned 30 and realized I have no idea how to do anything…
Stop Treating Joy Like Dessert: Why It’s Not Extra, It’s Essential
We’ve all done it. Tacked joy onto the end of a to-do list like a bonus prize:Pay billsAnswer 74 emailsEat shame saladCollapseOptional: experience joy if there’s time and no guilt…
DIARY OF AMERICA’S SHRINK #7: “Build the Wall, But Make It Flattering”
May 20, 2025 Warning: These notes are for private use only. From the Desk of Dr. Klaus Terrance Corbin, MDPatient Name: America the Country (Self-Identifies as “The Greatest of All…
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POPS McGRUMPYFACE [8]: Free advice on doing life
His Glass is Half Empty, but Pops is Full of Advice. Dear Pops, I don't really know how to say this without sounding soft, but I could use a little…
The 10 Worst Things a Standup Comic Can Do (That Aren’t Bombing)
Let’s get something straight: bombing isn’t the worst thing a standup can do. In fact, bombing is like falling off a bike—if you’re not doing it once in a while,…
Coffee, Jokes & My Robot Co-Writer
Here’s a fun one I’m taking to open mic tonight. It started with a simple, true premise: “I hate that I need coffee every morning.” I handed that to my…
Rattlin’ Brain Fog: A Cautionary Tale in Malt Vinegar
We landed in Glasgow full of optimism, jet lag, and pub-fueled patriotism. Within 24 hours, we were seated in a rustic tavern listening to live Celtic folk music, which—if you’ve…
How I Used My AI Comedy Intern to Self-Publish My Book Without Letting Him Touch the Content
When I tell people I self published a book with the help of AI, they immediately picture some robotic ghostwriter named Carl pounding out my punchlines while I sip espresso…
DIARY OF AMERICA’S SHRINK #6: Annexing Nicely — America Wants to Adopt Canada
Monday, May 12, 2025 Warning: These notes are for personal and private use only From the Desk of Dr. Klaus Terrance Corbin, MD Patient: America the Country Session Six Transcript…
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POPS McGRUMPYFACE [7]: Free Advice on Peanut Butter
His glass is half empty but Pops is full of advice Dear Pops, I’ve been having a weird debate with my girlfriend and figured I’d get your take. She says…
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