Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)
Every Monday listeners get exclusive access to the most influential minds in comedy. Award winning comedian and host Joel Byars captures the inspiring stories and insightful techniques behind your favorite comics with interviews NPR describes as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy."
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#051 - The Harsh Reality of Being a "Full-Time" Comedian
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!
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Clean Comedy Contest Winner Joan Fuchsman - How to Write Clean Comedy, Conquering Anxiety, + MORE
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Derrick Stroup - Lessons from Nate Bargatze and Bert Kreischer, How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Clean Comedy, + MORE - comedy podcast
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…
#050 - Working with Derrick Stroup, How to Break Writer's Block, When to Do Old vs. New Material
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#049 - Analyzing Andrew Schultz's Netflix Special + Comic Q&A - comedy podcast
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 s…
#048 - Differents Types of Clean Comedy, How to Book More Gigs, More Matt Rife Stories + MORE
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!
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Clean Contest Winner Helen Anderson - Conquering Perfectionism, How to Write Clean Jokes, + MORE
This episode of Hot Breath! features the winner of the February 2025 Clean Comedy Contest, Helen Anderson. Helen shares her experience crafting a brand-new 60-second comedy set, battling perfectionis…
#047 - Top 3 Lessons Learned Opening for Matt Rife - comedy podcast
Joel woke up at 3AM to be back in time to record this one of a kind episode. He reflects on working with Matt Rife and the top lessons learned every comic should know.
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#046 - Working with Matt Rife, Comedy Networking Tips, The Ups and Downs of Comedy - comedy podcast
In this jam-packed episode, Joel and Yoshee share their latest comedy adventures, including performing at a senior citizen center at 10:45 AM, a courthouse Valentine's show, and a high-end California…
#045 - Are Comedians the New Rockstars?, The #1 Skill Comics Need (Not Stage Time), The Power of Clean Comedy,+ MORE
In this episode, we catch up after a brief hiatus, sharing honest insights about balancing life, family, and comedy.
We cover the power of clean comedy (with shout-outs to Nate Bargatze’s $80 million …
What's next for Hot Breath! in 2025?
I've been getting a lot of questions about why there haven't been podcasts this year, and here is my exciting answer!
HB! Live #043 - Bill Burr's Take on Modern Comedy, Corporate Comedy Stories, + MORE
This episode of Hot Breath focuses on the evolving landscape of comedy and the challenges faced by both new and experienced comedians. Joel Byers and Yoshi dive into a thought-provoking discussion sp…
Corporate Comedy Masterclass with Stephan Dyer
Stephan Dyer returns to the Hot Breath! Podcast to share invaluable insights on how comedians can break into the lucrative world of corporate comedy and potentially earn $100,000 a year. He emphasize…
Unlocking the Secrets of Sketch Comedy: Tips from Sam Brown's 20+ Years of Experience
Sketch comedy expert Sam Brown joins us to share all the goods on how to use sketch writing to level up your content game. His decades of experience with the Whitest Kids U Know sketch group and Almo…
$100 Joke Contest Winner Mitchell Marroquin - How to Break Stage Fright, Best Writing Techniques + MORE
Despite only doing comedy for one year, Mitchell Marroquin is this month's winner of the $100 Joke Contest. He joins us to share his favorite writing techniques and advice for young comics to overcom…
HB! Live #042 - When to start posting clips, How to organize your sets, Deliver more naturally + MORE - comedy podcast
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!
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HB! Live #041 - Finding Your Comedic Style, The Highs and Lows of Comedy, EPK Tips + MORE
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HB! Live #040 - Our Favorite Pens, How to Break Writer's Block, Hosting Tips + MORE
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Takeaways:
- Engage your audience by sharing per…
The AI Comedy Playbook with Mike Todasco: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Comedians
AI is a hot topic right now, so we’re bringing on former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal Mike Todasco to give us a crash course on using AI to level up our comedy.
His team actually reached o…
$100 Joke Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write New Jokes FAST!
The October winner of our $100 Joke Contest Bob Kirk joins us to share how he wrote such a killer new set in just two weeks. Definitely worth listening if you're looking to level up your comedy writi…