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Manny Garavito

Comedian

Manny Garavito is a stand-up comedian, producer, and founder of Miami Comedy — a platform that has cultivated one of the most vibrant underground comedy scenes in Miami, Florida. He has been featured in The Miami New Times and VoyageMIA as a comedy expert. Manny has produced over 5,000 live comedy shows, coached dozens of comedians globally in developing their stage presence and comedic voice, and hosts the popular Miami Comedy Podcast, where he riffs on the quirks of Miami life with locals on his livestreams. Manny combines his entrepreneurial skills and comedy persona through his comedy coaching business, where he helps his clients build their unique comedy style, grow their confidence, and even create comedy content online. His work blends humor, coaching, and community building, making him a sought-after voice in both entertainment and personal development spaces.

Education

  • BS in Marketing

Professional Achievements

  • Founder and Head Coach of Miami Comedy Coaching
  • Host and Producer of the Miami Comedy Podcast
  • Host of Miami Networking events
  • Over 10 years of experience producing live comedy shows and coaching performers
  • Featured in The Miami New Times, VoyageMIA, and Brickell Magazine
  • Contributor and Comedy Expert, wikiHow

Favorite Piece of Advice

Your sense of humor isn’t something you find — it’s something you uncover by being radically honest with yourself. The more specific and personal you get, the more universal your comedy becomes. Funny isn’t forced — it’s revealed.

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Forum Comments (7)

What are good one liner jokes?
To write good one-liner jokes, start with a strong concept and end with an impact. In text, the structure matters. Verbally, it’s about being concise. Some people are funny with friends but not on stage—it’s about how you say it. If it’s on camera or on stage, you need structure and flow. If it’s casual conversation, it should sound natural, like you’re sharing, not performing. So for one-liners, tailor it to the setting. In conversation, don’t deliver it like a punchline—share it like a thought. People can tell when it’s forced. You’ve gotta say it to someone, not just recite it.
My hidden talent is entertaining, what's yours?
Good luck performing! Remember that nervousness and excitement often feel the same, so channel showing excitement to your audience. The first time you get up there is really meant to experience what it’s like to tell jokes, and you might even experience what it's like to bomb a bit! Every comedian needs to jump that fence eventually. This night will be one of the most important nights of your life in your journey performing, so no matter whether you bomb or do well, you'll always remember it and hopefully you'll have fun.
Funny rizz lines to say to guys?
I’ve coached people trying to get better at dating, and let me just say, personally, I think pickup lines usually come off as trying too hard. Humor works best when it’s natural—like something you notice in the moment or something a guy said that you build on. For example, I find that asking a question is effective—it gets the other person talking, and then you can riff off their response.

That said, some people do enjoy a good line. If your line lands, just lean into it, and say something like: “Wow, I can’t believe that worked!” That becomes the segue into a fun, flirty conversation.
Give me the funniest names and nicknames you've ever heard!
A simple but funny way to give a nickname to somebody is to put a word or defining phrase in the middle of their name, between the first and the last name. For example if my friend's name is "Albert Molina" and he's into spiritual stuff, I’d say something like Albert “The Divine” Molina. Just pick a word like that and throw it in the middle. Make it grandiose, sarcastic, or just something obvious about them that will be humorous.
What are your favorite flirty knock knock jokes?
I’ve coached groups of men trying to get better at dating, and personally, I think pickup lines usually come off as trying too hard. Humor works best when it’s natural—like something you notice in the moment or something she said that you build on. For example, I find that asking a question is effective—it gets the other person talking, and then you can riff off their response.

That said, some people do enjoy a good dad joke or knock-knock joke. If your line lands, just lean into it, and say something like: “Wow, I can’t believe that worked!” That becomes the segue into a fun, flirty conversation.
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