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Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros) - Podcast

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."

Comedy Improv Stand-Up Comedy Interviews
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
210
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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The Top Three Comedy Writing Books, Best Comedy Cities in US, Crowd Work Tips + MORE

The Top Three Comedy Writing Books, Best Comedy Cities in US, Crowd Work Tips + MORE

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 ex…

01:08:25  |   Mon 01 May 2023
When to Kill Your Jokes, How to Find a Good Venue, The Value of Stage Time + MORE

When to Kill Your Jokes, How to Find a Good Venue, The Value of Stage Time + MORE

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-worth…

01:04:21  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Dave Schwensen - The Corporate Comedy Masterclass

Dave Schwensen - The Corporate Comedy Masterclass

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 …

01:01:22  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
John Edmonds Kozma Social Media Masterclass

John Edmonds Kozma Social Media Masterclass

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:

  1. Pay attention to the small m…
00:56:52  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
Dustin Chafin - The New York Comedy Grind, Young Comic Mistakes, Taping a Dry Bar Special + MORE

Dustin Chafin - The New York Comedy Grind, Young Comic Mistakes, Taping a Dry Bar Special + MORE

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 com…

00:58:29  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
Eva Alexopoulos Comedy Show Production Masterclass Vol. 2

Eva Alexopoulos Comedy Show Production Masterclass Vol. 2

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…

01:27:18  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
Ricky Glore - Open Mic Mistakes to Avoid, Recording Dry Bar Specials + MORE

Ricky Glore - Open Mic Mistakes to Avoid, Recording Dry Bar Specials + MORE

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 produc…

01:22:16  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
World Series of Comedy CEO Joe Lowers Live Q&A - Hosting Tips, Crowd Work Advice, Comedy Festivals, + MORE

World Series of Comedy CEO Joe Lowers Live Q&A - Hosting Tips, Crowd Work Advice, Comedy Festivals, + MORE

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 …

01:12:40  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Comedy Festivals

Everything You Need to Know About Comedy Festivals

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:

  • When do you know you're ready to subm…
01:00:07  |   Fri 03 Mar 2023
Live Q&A: Should You Have Notes on Stage? When to Move Scenes, Contacting Bookers, Social Media Tips + MORE

Live Q&A: Should You Have Notes on Stage? When to Move Scenes, Contacting Bookers, Social Media Tips + MORE

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00:53:26  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Live Q&A - Off Limit Joke Topics, How Much to Post Online, Comedy Burnout, Joke Editing + MORE

Live Q&A - Off Limit Joke Topics, How Much to Post Online, Comedy Burnout, Joke Editing + MORE

This episode is from our weekly livestream Q&A where we answer your most pressing comedy questions. Listen, learn and share!

Some questions asked:

  • Is any topic off limits?
  • How much of your stand up com…
00:43:56  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
Comedy 101: Producing Your Own YouTube Special with Adam Muller

Comedy 101: Producing Your Own YouTube Special with Adam Muller

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 …

00:42:20  |   Wed 01 Feb 2023
Where we've been and where we're going - Hot Breath! Update

Where we've been and where we're going - Hot Breath! Update

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.acti…

00:07:16  |   Wed 01 Feb 2023
How to Set Comedy Goals and Actually Achieve Them with a Vision Board (Feat. Jackie Kashian)- Comedy Podcast

How to Set Comedy Goals and Actually Achieve Them with a Vision Board (Feat. Jackie Kashian)- Comedy Podcast

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 …

00:31:28  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023
The Good, The Bad, and the Bombing of Corporate Comedy

The Good, The Bad, and the Bombing of Corporate Comedy

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 …

00:40:57  |   Mon 19 Dec 2022
The True Story of Dane Cook

The True Story of Dane Cook

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 …

00:07:17  |   Mon 12 Dec 2022
$100 Joke Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein: Breaking Writer's Block, Balancing Family and Comedy - comedy podcast

$100 Joke Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein: Breaking Writer's Block, Balancing Family and Comedy - comedy podcast

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…

00:33:54  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
How to Get on Stage for the First Time (or Get More Stage Time) - comedy podcast

How to Get on Stage for the First Time (or Get More Stage Time) - comedy podcast

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 thi…

00:05:38  |   Mon 28 Nov 2022
How to Bounce Back from Bombing - comedy podcast

How to Bounce Back from Bombing - comedy podcast

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…

00:05:44  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
Joe Dombrowski - 20M Views Overnight on the Ellen Show and Sold-Out Comedy Tours - comedy podcast

Joe Dombrowski - 20M Views Overnight on the Ellen Show and Sold-Out Comedy Tours - comedy podcast

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 ins…

00:57:13  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022
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