Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)
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| #058 - Riffing on Stage vs. Word for Word, Should young comics post clips? + MORE | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:46:39 | |
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| #057 - How to Connect with Any Audience, Organizing a Tight 5 Minute Set, Clean Comedy + MORE | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:33:04 | |
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join the contest here: http://cleancomedycontest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip
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| Clean Comedy Contest Winner Joan Fuchsman - How to Write Clean Comedy, Conquering Anxiety, + MORE | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:24:11 | |
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| LIVE Q&A- Joel's Mustache Gets Roasted + How to Write Personal Material, Hosting Tips, + MORE | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:08:20 | |
Joel and Yoshee are back to share their crazy weekend of shows and answer your questions. There is also plenty of roasting Joel's mustache. Some topics we cover:
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| Everything You Need to Know About Dry Bar Comedy Specials | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:36:27 | |
Joel just released his first Dry Bar special and is here to share all the never before heard behind the scenes of booking, recording, and releasing such a high profile comedy special. Get Joel's DryBar Special Here: https://www.drybarcomedy.com/packages/tip-joel-byars/videos/marriage-material Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| LIVE Q&A- Conquering stage fright, writing original material + more | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:10:29 | |
After three weeks off Joel, his new mustache, and Yoshee are back for our weekly live Q&A. This episode is unlike any we've ever posted. After a heated debate on the definition of family and roasting Joel's mustache... We get into some good topics like:
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| Joke Writing 101: How to Generate Funny Ideas Faster | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:05:41 | |
If you're struggling with writer's block, this episode will help you break it! We're giving you our most prized joke writing sources to get you writing more consistently and funnily. Is that a word? Either way spread the word of this podcast with your fellow comics and happy writing! Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| 5 Ways to Get Booked on More Shows | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:07:41 | |
If you're wanting to get booked on more shows, this is the podcast for you. We share our favorite tips and tricks to help you get out of the open mic grind and start booking paid work. Listen and share with your fellow comics! Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| 5 Steps to Producing Your Own Show | 29 May 2023 | 00:07:41 | |
This quick episode breaks down everything you need to know about producing your own show. We cover everything from how to find a venue to how to get paid. Listen and share with your fellow comics! Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Dave Chappelle vs. Richard Pryor, Finding Your Persona, Organizing Your 5 Minute Set, + MORE - comedy podcast | 22 May 2023 | 00:58:48 | |
This week's Q&A is a goody as we get into useful tips to help you level up your comedy game. Some topics covered are:
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| How to Shut Down Hecklers, Clean vs. Dirty Jokes, Using Callbacks + MORE - comedy podcast | 15 May 2023 | 01:02:02 | |
Our weekly Q&A is back with a deep dive into everything you need to level up your comedy game as fast as possible. This week's episode gets into the goodies on how to write clean jokes, shutting down hecklers, creating transitions between your jokes, callbacks, and much much more. Share this with your fellow comedian and let's all get better together! Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Hosting Tips, Writing vs. Performing, Storytelling Advice + MORE - comedy podcast | 08 May 2023 | 01:13:19 | |
We're back with another Q&A answering your comedy questions to help level up your game. Join us every Tuesday at 5PM to get your questions answered. Some topics covered are:
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| The Top Three Comedy Writing Books, Best Comedy Cities in US, Crowd Work Tips + MORE | 01 May 2023 | 01:08:25 | |
This episode is so good Joel got a new haircut and has the roasts to prove it. In between getting roasted by the live viewers, we get into the goodies on our first live Hot Breath! event, Yoshee's experience at World Series of Comedy, and livestream questions. Join us every Tuesday for our live Q&A on YouTube! Some topics covered:
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| Derrick Stroup - Lessons from Nate Bargatze and Bert Kreischer, How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Clean Comedy, + MORE - comedy podcast | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:38:13 | |
In this episode of Hot Breath!, we interview Derek Stroup, who shares his journey from struggling with DUIs and living at home to becoming one of the top comics in the game. Derek discusses the grind of comedy, the importance of finding one's identity, and the lessons learned from comedy legends. He emphasizes the significance of emotional connection in joke writing and the evolution of his yelling style on stage. The conversation also touches on the business side of comedy and the value of clean comedy. Derek offers advice for aspiring comedians, encouraging them to write for real audiences and stay true to themselves. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/hotbreathpod Join our email list: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Takeaways:
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| When to Kill Your Jokes, How to Find a Good Venue, The Value of Stage Time + MORE | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:04:21 | |
This episode dives into the importance of stage time, refining material, and finding the right venue. We emphasize the value of consistency and working out material that you believe is showcase-worthy, while also acknowledging that personal preference plays a role in deciding whether to stick to proven material or take risks with new jokes. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with helpful advice to help you succeed in the world of comedy. Top Takeaways:
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| Dave Schwensen - The Corporate Comedy Masterclass | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:01:22 | |
Dave Schwensen is one of the most credible resources for humor in the corporate world. He not only a comedy coach but also keynote speaker, author and overall wealth of information on everything you need to know about comedy. This episode dives deep into young comic mistakes, how to break into the corporate comedy world, and much more. Listen, learn, and share! Check out Dave's work here: https://thecomedybook.com/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| John Edmonds Kozma Social Media Masterclass | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:56:52 | |
Social media expert John Edmonds Kozma joins us to share all the sauce on the blueprint he created to help several comedians go viral and build a fanbase. Top 5 takeaways:
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| Dustin Chafin - The New York Comedy Grind, Young Comic Mistakes, Taping a Dry Bar Special + MORE | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:58:29 | |
Dustin Chafin joins the Hot Breathiverse to give us to goods on what it's like coming up in the grueling New York Comedy scene. He also shares a lot of great insight from his experience running a comedy club and all the mistakes he has seen young comics make. Buckle up and share this with your fellow comics! Check out Dustin's Dry Bar special here: https://www.drybarcomedy.com/dustinc Connect with Dustin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dustin_chafin/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Eva Alexopoulos Comedy Show Production Masterclass Vol. 2 | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:27:18 | |
Eva Alexopoulos returns to give us all the goods on how she has built a show that started with 25 friends in the crowd to becoming part of Just for Laughs Festival. This episode is full of gems so do share it with your fellow comic so we can all create better shows for the good fo comedy. Enjoy! Listen to Eva's first interview: https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/eva-alexopoulos-kickback-mtl Follow Eva and KICKBACK below: https://instagram.com/kickback.mtl https://instagram.com/evaalexocomedy Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Ricky Glore - Open Mic Mistakes to Avoid, Recording Dry Bar Specials + MORE | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:22:16 | |
Ricky Glore returns to share all he's learned from releasing two albums, a movie, and new Dry Bar special. We get into the goods on young mistakes we see happening way too much, the reality of producing your own albums and specials, plus crowd work tips and finding your voice. Get Ricky's album here: World's Greatest Dad (Participant)Ricky Glore Check out Ricky's movie here: https://srscinemastore.com/products/all-your-friends-are-dead-blu-ray Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| World Series of Comedy CEO Joe Lowers Live Q&A - Hosting Tips, Crowd Work Advice, Comedy Festivals, + MORE | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:12:40 | |
We did a live Q&A with the CEO of World Series of Comedy to give you all the juice on what the industry is looking for. This episode is going to teach you what to do and what not to do when it comes to getting into comedy festivals. You'll also learn helpful hosting tips, crowd work advice, and much more. Join the World Series of Comedy here: https://theworldseriesofcomedy.com/registration Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Everything You Need to Know About Comedy Festivals | 03 Mar 2023 | 01:00:07 | |
We dive head first into everything you need to know about comedy festivals. This live Q&A is your guide to leveling up your comedy festival game. Topics Covered:
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| Live Q&A: Should You Have Notes on Stage? When to Move Scenes, Contacting Bookers, Social Media Tips + MORE | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:53:26 | |
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| Live Q&A - Off Limit Joke Topics, How Much to Post Online, Comedy Burnout, Joke Editing + MORE | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:43:56 | |
This episode is from our weekly livestream Q&A where we answer your most pressing comedy questions. Listen, learn and share! Some questions asked:
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| #050 - Working with Derrick Stroup, How to Break Writer's Block, When to Do Old vs. New Material | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:57:21 | |
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our email list for reminders of future livestreams! Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/
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| Comedy 101: Producing Your Own YouTube Special with Adam Muller | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:42:20 | |
Hot Breath! OG Adam Muller joins us to get real about his experience producing his own YouTube comedy special. This is raw talk about what it takes to produce your own special with plenty of lessons he learned the hard way so you don't have to. Topics covered:
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| Where we've been and where we're going - Hot Breath! Update | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:07:16 | |
Yo Hot Breathiverse, after posting 400+ episodes we took a month long break and have returned to update you on where we've been and where we're going. Join the email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod | |||
| How to Set Comedy Goals and Actually Achieve Them with a Vision Board (Feat. Jackie Kashian)- Comedy Podcast | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:31:28 | |
Jackie Kashian joins us for a live workshop on how to create a vision board to make this your best year in comedy yet. We are all about comics helping comics and this is going to be a podcast you'll want to take notes on and share with other comedians. Listen, learn, and share! Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| The Good, The Bad, and the Bombing of Corporate Comedy | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:40:57 | |
This podcast shares the side of comedy most people don't get to see. Yoshee and Joel share hilarious road stories from their recent corporate gigs to help you avoid learning lessons they learned the hard way. Listen, learn, and share! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| The True Story of Dane Cook | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:07:17 | |
Dane Cook was on top of the world. He was the world’s first comedian to use social media and become a movie star selling out arenas. After hours of research and speaking to Dane’s early comedy friend Bobby Kelly and long time manager Barry Katz I found the real Dane Cook, an introverted theatre kid from Cambridge Mass who conquered his social anxiety to become one of the biggest comics on the planet. But as Dane’s fame grew, so did the hate. Listen to learn the true story. Subscribe to Joel's YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/joelbyarscomedy?sub_confirmation=1 | |||
| $100 Joke Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein: Breaking Writer's Block, Balancing Family and Comedy - comedy podcast | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:33:54 | |
Sandy Bernstein returns as this month's $100 Joke Contest winner to share all the sauce on how she breaks writer's block produces her own shows all while balancing family life. Listen and learn! Sandy's Links: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.bernstein.comedian/posts/10228830147368090 https://www.instagram.com/sandybernsteincomedy/ https://www.sandybernsteincomedy.com/ https://www.tryitoutcomedy.com/ Join the Comedy Writing Masterclass here: https://hotbreathmedia.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1
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| How to Get on Stage for the First Time (or Get More Stage Time) - comedy podcast | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:05:38 | |
This episode is going to make getting on stage less scary and more fun. Conquering the initial fear of hitting the stage for your first time is the hardest part of this comedy game. Our goal with this podcast is to give you the tools to stop thinking about it and start doing it! Even if you have been on stage before, we share some quick tips to how you can get on stage more without spamming bookers. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/HotBreathPod/ Level up with our classes and workshops here: | |||
| How to Bounce Back from Bombing - comedy podcast | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:05:44 | |
Everyone bombs and this quick podcast is going to give you the tools to bounce back faster and stronger than ever. Enjoy the process and join us on our weekly YouTube livestreams every Tuesday at 5PM. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/HotBreathPod/ Level up with our classes and workshops here: | |||
| Joe Dombrowski - 20M Views Overnight on the Ellen Show and Sold-Out Comedy Tours - comedy podcast | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:57:13 | |
Joe Dombrowski (aka Mr.D) joins us to share his inspiring journey from being a struggling teacher and comedian to 20M views on the Ellen show overnight. This is a great episode for anyone seeking inspiration in pursuit of their dreams. Joe's success is not by accident and the lessons he's learned along the way will help you create your own success! Check out Joe here: Check out our classes and workshops here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: | |||
| $100 Joke Contest Winner Bob Kirk - Finding Writing Motivation, Writing Jokes with Other Comics, YouTube Shorts + MORE - comedy podcast | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:30:23 | |
Bob Kirk has won our contest two months in a row and is back to tell us how he does it and so much more. This is a great conversation about how to write with other comics, create jokes based off a theme, and social media strategies. We had an overall great time! Check out the full contest livestream here: Follow Bob on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy https://www.instagram.com/bobkirk.comedy/ Join our writing masterclass here: | |||
| #049 - Analyzing Andrew Schultz's Netflix Special + Comic Q&A - comedy podcast | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:44:13 | |
In this episode we discuss their experiences at the West End Comedy Fest, highlighting the importance of community in comedy. We also dive into Andrew Schultz's latest comedy special, analyzing its structure, humor, and the evolution of comedy specials in the age of social media. The conversation emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the impact of clippification on modern comedy. We also talk about the intricacies of comedy marketing, the evolution of comedy formats, the importance of feedback, and the balance between personal life and a comedy career. Join the Clean Comedy Contest here: https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7tv9v08GHbfO28a Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Takeaways
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hot Breath and Community Engagement 05:25 Reviewing Andrew Schultz's Comedy Special 20:03 The Evolution of Comedy Specials and Clippification 20:49 Marketing Mastery in Comedy Specials 24:03 The Evolution of Comedy Formats 27:14 Navigating Comedy Advice and Feedback 35:08 Balancing Comedy and Life 42:56 Community and Support in Comedy | |||
| Andrew Tarvin - The Skill of Humor (The to Get Paid to Be Funny Beyon Stand-Up Comedy) - comedy podcast | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:01:03 | |
Andrew Tarvin is a master speaker on the topic of humor and he joins us to help you do the same. So many people assume you can only make money from comedy as a stand-up comedian, but Andrew shares the many other ways to monetize this skill. You will leave this interview with a clear understanding of how to use humor beyond stand-up comedy that helps you make a living being funny. Listen, learn, share! Connect with Andrew here: Check out our classes and workshops here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: | |||
| Greg Schwem - The Corporate Comedy Masterclass (How to Get Booked and Paid as a Corporate Comedian) | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:00:20 | |
Greg Schwem has 30+ years experience in the corporate comedy world and he joins us to share the who, what and how of getting into the corporate world. You will leave this interview with all the information and next steps needed to start getting booked as a corporate comedian. Listen, learn, share! Connect with Greg here: Check out our classes and workshops here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod Check Out Joel's Comedy Special here: | |||
| How to Self-Produce a Comedy Special (Part 2) - Live Q&A | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:02:36 | |
This part two of how to produce your own comedy special is a live Q&A I did with my Director Isaac Stackhouse. Our goal is to give you all the tools to produce your own special and learn the lessons we hit the hard way. If you enjoy our weekly podcasts, consider showing support and clicking below to get the comedy special. | |||
| How to Self-Produce a Comedy Special (Part 1) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:56:23 | |
This episode is a rare peak behind the curtain of what it takes to produce your own comedy special. I sat down with my Director Isaac Stackhouse to share the good, the bad, and the bombing of producing your own comedy special. If you enjoy our weekly podcasts, consider showing support and clicking below to get the comedy special. | |||
| $100 Joke Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write More Consistently with Friends | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:25:07 | |
Toronto comic Bob Kirk has won our monthly contest AGAIN and is back to share his secrets to writing and winning so consistently. Here's a hint...it's easier than you might think. Listen and share! Follow Bob on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy https://www.instagram.com/bobkirk.comedy/ Join our writing masterclass here: https://pro.hotbreathmedia.com/writing-with-confidence | |||
| AJ Wilkerson - Going Viral Three Years into Comedy, Social Media Tips, Finding Your Comedic Voice + MORE | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:27:48 | |
AJ Wilkerson joins us to share his secret sauce behind going viral and building a fanbase in just three years of doing comedy. For comics, social media can be frustrating but AJ is here to simplify the game and help you create more content that gets real views. Listen, learn, and share! Follow AJ Here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Liz Miele - Getting Mentored by George Carlin, Self-Producing Comedy Specials, Joke Writing Tips + MORE - comedy podcast | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:51:16 | |
Liz Miele is the type of comic we love learning from. Throughout her 20+ year career, she has been committed to creating her own success and opportunities with self-produced specials, books, and more. She joined us to promote her newest comedy special and share the sauce on how more comics can start using the internet to build a fanbase and start selling tickets. What Liz has built is not easy but she breaks down exactly how she did it so you can too. Listen, learn, and share! Watch Liz's special here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LizMiele Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Ben Brainard - How Much Money Comics Make on Social Media, How to Find a Niche Audience and Go Viral + MORE | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:00:22 | |
Ben Brainard is one of social media's fastest rising starts with millions of followers across all platforms. He joins us to break down both the creative and business side of social media to help comics level up their own accounts. We've interviewed a lot of social media comics on this show but this is the most tactical and educational to date. Listen and learn from this essential social media masterclass. Get more info and follow Ben here: https://www.benbrainard.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Gary Abdo - How to Be a Comedian in 2022, Young Comic Mistakes, Building a Social Media Following + MORE | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:00:54 | |
Gary Abdo is a comedy industry veteran with 30+ years experience owning comedy clubs and representing some of the biggest names in both stand-up comedy and social media comedy. The lines between social media and stage are connected now more than even and Gary joins us to share exactly what comics should and shouldn't do to get booked and build a viral social media following. Listen and learn from this rare access to one of comedy's most influential business minds. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| $100 Joke Contest winner Jerry Krull - The Reality of Joke Writing - comedy podcast | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:19:50 | |
Arizona's own Jerry Krull won this month's $100 Joke Contest and joined us live on our YouTube channel to share the sauce on how he did it. Although new to stand-up, Jerry has years of experience and training on comedy writing and his set is a prime example of that. His 3 step process to writing his winning set is: 1. Start with free writing 2. Edit out fluff words 3. Organize into jokes During the interview, Jerry estimates he did this process 30-40 times in order to generate a tight 90 seconds of material. Listen and learn the full story now! Jerry's Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JerryMKrull My Twitter: @Jerry_Krull LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-krull-writer/ Instagram: jerrykrull Hot Breath! Links: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| #048 - Differents Types of Clean Comedy, How to Book More Gigs, More Matt Rife Stories + MORE | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:02:53 | |
We're back with another Hot Breath! Live answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our email list for reminders of future livestreams! You can join the March contest here: https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7tv9v08GHbfO28a Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/
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| Sean Larkins - Funny Kevin Hart Stories, How to Write for TV, Hollywood Lessons, + MORE - comedy podcast | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:43:32 | |
Sean Larkins is a good friend of the show and a 20+ year comedy veteran here to share funny Kevin Hart stories, lessons learned from opening for Cedric the Entertainer, how to book a writing job on TV, plus much more. Sean is a comic that loves helping comics and his episode is going to change the way you view comedy. Listen, learn, and share! Follow Sean on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/sean_larkins/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| Red Grant - Retiring from Comedy to be Mayor of DC, Early Comedian Struggles, Worst Bomb + MORE - comedy podcast | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:31:11 | |
Red Grant is a comedy vet taking his calling to the next level by running for Mayor of DC. This interview is a rare glimpse into the real world influence comedy can have on culture and community. Listen and learn from one of the best in the game about how to become a comedian that makes a positive difference in the world. Support Red's movement here: https://grant4mayor.com/ Follow Red on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redgrant/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||
| David A. Arnold - 28 Year Overnight Success, New Netflix Special, How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Worst Bomb + MORE | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:16:35 | |
David A. Arnold is one of the games most respected TV writers and producers but his stand-up has always gone under the radar until now. He just dropped his newest Netflix special produced by Kevin Hart and joins us to share all the behind the scenes sauce on his 28 year comedy grind that prepared him for this moment. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidaarnold/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com | |||