Breaking Down Bits

A show hosted by comics Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan about great comedy bits with the comedians who wrote and performed them. Any comedian or comedy fan will appreciate going behind the curtain to learn about how jokes are constructed!

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Update frequency: every 10 days
Average duration: 60 minutes
Episodes: 61
Years Active: 2020 - 2023

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“Comedy Festivals” – Joe Machi, Cipha Sounds, & Ian Lara

The boys are back talking the yak yaks for season 7. It was a long hiatus but we finally kicked it off live at The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston, TX held March 23-26, 2023 with some of our festival…

00:38:22 | Thu 04 May 2023

“Consistent Voice” – Katie Hannigan

The boys are joined by NYC comedian, actor, and writer Katie Hannigan. Coming off the release of her latest comedy album “Feeling of Emptiness”, Katie is building up her new material while exploring …

00:51:46 | Wed 21 Sep 2022

“Shorts” – Sarah Tollemache Returns!

No, we’re not debating wearing shorts on stage, we’re talking digital shorts… Are you making them? Are you struggling getting eyes on them? How can you level up? Have you considered submitting them t…

00:58:42 | Thu 28 Jul 2022

“Live a Life” – Alex English

Comedian and writer Alex English joins the guys to talk comedy! Alex has come a long way in the last decade in the game since being unknowingly signed us for an open mic to just be completing his fir…

00:51:16 | Thu 21 Jul 2022

“Barking” – Adam Hunter

If you take away anything from Adam it is to grind it out and hustle. For five years he was barking at a club in New York in exchange for stage time. Then fought for each opportunity he got including…

01:06:14 | Fri 15 Jul 2022

“Don’t Skip Any Steps” – David Gborie

So much great advice shared by David! Work Hard and don’t skip any steps! It’s a cumulative effect of all the progress of the work you put in. Some things that help, start a mic or a showcase where …

00:57:25 | Thu 09 Jun 2022

“Networking” – Kim Congdon

The guys are joined by LA comedian, writer, and actress Kimberly Congdon! Kim’s first two standup sets ever were both at the World Famous Comedy Store. She rolled the Pot Luck open mic spot into a sp…

00:55:34 | Thu 26 May 2022

“Producing Shows ” – Kyle Kazanjian-Amory

Brian and Drew sit down with CEO and founder of “Don’t Tell Comedy” Kyle Kazanjian-Amory to dig into one thing… How to start and produce successful comedy shows. The boys exchange what they have lear…

01:15:02 | Tue 17 May 2022

“Taking Weird Opportunities” – Ahamed Weinberg

Brian and Drew talk the hahas with Ahamed Weinberg. Ahamed is a Los Angeles-based comedian from Philadelphia. He made his late night stand up debut on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers (NBC), is one of TimeO…

00:56:28 | Wed 13 Apr 2022

“1000 Funny Things” – Mike Vecchione

Brian and Drew talk comedy with NYC comedian, writer, and actor Mike Vecchione! Weeks before recording his standup special produced by Nate Bargatze in Nashville we catch Mike as he tightens up his h…

00:53:33 | Wed 30 Mar 2022

“Charmingly Naive” – Matt Rife

Brian and Drew talk with LA actor, writer, and comedian Matt Rife. We get into the early days of his career, a non-conventional start at the age of 15 he has been a kid after what he wants, to be fam…

01:04:35 | Tue 15 Mar 2022

“Write it Down!” – Nick Youssef

Brian and Drew talk with comedian, writer, and actor Nick Youssef about his journey starting out in LA and working his way up the Comedy Store ladder to being the last comedian to be passed by the ic…

01:08:15 | Fri 11 Mar 2022

“Greyhounds” – Raanan Hershberg

“You don’t get to choose the comic you become” a great quote from Raanan on finding your voice. We cover the basics of starting out as a comic and some tips on how to improve as quickly as possible. …

01:09:53 | Fri 04 Feb 2022

“Making it in America” – Steph Tolev

Brian and Drew visit with Canadian standup comedian Steph Tolev, now based in LA. We follow her journey from Toronto to LA and learn a few lessons along the way. We discuss running shows, hosting, wo…

00:55:47 | Wed 19 Jan 2022

“Jokes From Your Past” – Caleb Synan

Brian and Drew talk comedy with LA comedian Caleb Synan. Like most of us, writing during the shutdowns from the pandemic was difficult. Caleb talks about going deep into his past which opened up the …

00:55:57 | Thu 02 Dec 2021

“Hosting” – Caitlin Peluffo

Brian and Drew are joined by NYC comedian Caitlin Peluffo. She is SO FUN and discusses the importance of building your comedy networking to accelerate your career. Including details about submitting …

01:12:02 | Mon 08 Nov 2021

“Transitions” – Geoff Plitt

Brian and Drew speak with LA director, writer, and standup comedian Geoff Plitt. This is a must listen for all comics! Geoff’s disciplined approach to writing and his commitment to growing his social…

00:59:51 | Tue 26 Oct 2021

“Visual” – Francisco Ramos

His success started with working the door at the World Famous Comedy Store in LA and got his first break as a voice actor in the animated hit Rio. Then passed at the comedy store and appearances on T…

01:15:09 | Sun 03 Oct 2021

“Farmer” – Dustin Nickerson

Get into a routine like a farmer! Do your sets, record them, post clips, record your podcast and do it on a regular cadence. If you get fans you win! Focus on social media YouTube & TikTok because th…

00:45:59 | Thu 16 Sep 2021

“Questions” Steven Rogers

Brian and Drew are joined by friend of the show, NYC comedian Steven Rogers. For years Steven has been on tour with the great Brian Regan and made his late night debut on the Colbert Show in 2019. He…

01:13:18 | Thu 19 Aug 2021

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