Forbes Shannon

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Comedian / Author / Entrepreneur

Forbes Shannon is the Executive Producer and Co-founder of Extraordinary, a media and mentorship company built for high performers who have figured out that more confidence and more tactics are not actually what they need. He produces and hosts long-form conversations, shapes narratives, and has spent years working at the intersection of comedy, storytelling, and leadership. Extraordinary creates podcasts, live experiences, and communities built around clarity, reflection, and better questions rather than the usual motivational noise. Forbes has a sharp perspective on why the loudest voices in any room are usually the least useful, and he has built something for the people doing meaningful work quietly. That honesty and that format makes for a conversation most podcast hosts will not see coming.

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July 28, 2026

A-List Comedian Ghostwriter: “Your Worst Day Is Your Best Content” | Ep 4

Comedy writing, public speaking, and the psychology of why things are actually funny are not skills most people ever stop to study. Forbes Shannon did, spending 13 years on stage, ghostwriting for A-list comedians, and opening for Rob Schneider before breaking down the exact mechanics of what makes something land and what makes it die. In this episode of Forged, Brady Edwards goes deep into joke construction, setup, punchline, and the art of the tag with one of the sharpest minds in comedy. Bra...