Leanne Linsky Builds Plauzzable: Bringing Virtual Comedy to Life for Performers Everywhere

Welcome to another episode of My Guest Tonight with your host, Jeff Revilla. This week, we dive into the world of comedy and virtual performance with the multi-talented Leanne Linsky, founder and CEO of Plauzzable.com. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a standup comedy career and an innovative platform that champions virtual comedians and creators, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Leanne Linsky’s comedic journey took root in a quick-witted Illinois household before taking her to improv and the vibrant standup communities of Las Vegas, New York City, and Los Angeles. Leveraging experience in public speaking, theater, sketch, and stand-up, Leanne channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into Plauzzable—a platform she founded to connect, empower, and amplify comedians and creators through online performances.

Plauzzable.com offers a virtual stage for comics, podcasters, and hosts of all experience levels. The platform removes traditional barriers by providing accessible ticketing, scheduling, and interactive live-streaming features without subscriptions or upfront costs—just a revenue share model, making it a safe and low-risk option for creators.

Jeff and Leanne take listeners on a journey through Leanne’s early comedic influences, her impressionable improv days, and her bold leap from the corporate world into performing arts. Leanne shares personal anecdotes about her family's impact on her humor, the humbling learning curves of joke writing and public performance, and the importance of persistence through awkward open mics and small audiences.

They discuss the origin story of Plauzzable, which began long before the global pivot to virtual performance during the pandemic. Leanne candidly reveals how her vision to bring comedians together online was born from necessity—adjusting to LA’s sprawling geography and longing for the camaraderie of New York’s lively comedy scene. She describes the opportunities and challenges of building a tech company in a creative space and the heart behind her mission: to make comedy accessible to everyone, everywhere.

The conversation rounds out with an exploration of Plauzzable’s technology, how it levels the playing field for performers, and the future of hybrid events and creator-driven entertainment.

1. Persistence Breeds Success
Leanne’s career is a testament to resilience. Whether facing a tough crowd, an empty room, or a failed joke, every attempt is a step closer to mastery. Her advice: “Take those swings, take those chances, do those repetitions, and figure it out—it’s a giant puzzle.”

2. Innovation Can Democratize Creative Spaces
Plauzzable is more than just a virtual venue—it’s a response to the gatekeeper-laden, fragmented world of live comedy. By offering simple, accessible, and creator-friendly tools, Leanne is helping performers everywhere develop their craft, build communities, and find new audiences.

3. The Future is Hybrid—Creativity Will Lead the Way
The line between in-person and virtual performance is blurring. Platforms like Plauzzable, along with the visionaries behind them, are paving the way for comedians and podcasters to reach global audiences, collaborate across borders, and keep raising the bar for what’s possible in live entertainment.

If you’re an aspiring comedian, podcaster, or anyone looking to break into live performing, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable wisdom. Leanne's journey proves that with tenacity, openness to experimentation, and community focus, you can bridge the gap between creativity and technology.

Stay tuned for more creator-driven stories on My Guest Tonight—and don’t forget to check out Plauzzable for your next online comedy experience!

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