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We're back with the final episode of 2023 and our first ever "best of" episode. Joel and Yoshee breakdown their top 5 episodes of 2023 and see how they compare to what the analytics say the top 5 are. We'd also love to hear what your time 5 episodes of 2023 are so join our Facebook group below to join the conversation. Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.comJoel's Top 5: Ian Bagg - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/ian-baggs-30-year-overnight-success-story JFL - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/comedian-roundtable-at-jfl-paul-elia-ian-edwards-eva-alexopoulos-ariane-tonka CJ Landry - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/cj-landry Earthquake - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/the-earthquake-comedian-masterclass Live Q&A concept - Vision Board https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/vision-board-workshop Yoshee's Top 5:Dry Bar - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dry-bar-comedy-specials JFL - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/comedian-roundtable-at-jfl-paul-elia-ian-edwards-eva-alexopoulos-ariane-tonka CJ Landry - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/cj-landry Leah Rudick - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/leah-rudick-social-media-masterclass-how-to-post-consistently-generating-viral-ideas-and-getting-millions-of-followers-comedy-podcast Earthquake - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/the-earthquake-comedian-masterclass What are your top 5?

The champ is here!After several months in the making, Earthquake is on the show!All of this started over a year ago when we did a review of his comedy special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQ9UhGSY5U&t=572s Quake was so excited about the review that he reposted and reached out about being on the show. And thus the adventure begins…A few months later I met Quake backstage to record our interview and everything went wrong…The lighting was terrible…The seating was awkward…And I had the first audio recording failure EVER…Yes in over 400 interviews this fateful interview with Earthquake didn’t happen because my recorder kept freezing. You can see us below in the blown out lighting and me holding my phone trying to capture whatever audio I could…At the end of the day it just wasn’t meant to be…until NOW!We kept in touch and a few months later I flew out to LA to record our official interview at Kevin Hart’s LOL studios. What’s most inspiring about this interview is that it’s all about comics helping comics. That is the Hot Breath! ethos and for a legend like Earthquake to also believe in this mission proves we are on the right path!Thank you for all you do to make Hot Breath! the most supportive comedy community in the world!Sincerely your comedy friend,Joel ByarsJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Love him or hate him, you can’t deny Brendan Schaub’s impact on comedy. Regardless if you believe his impact is for better or worse, you can’t deny he gets more online hate than other comedian. I’m all about comics helping comics and wanted to get to the bottom of this mystery, so I flew out to LA and spoke to Brendan directly about this topic and he does not disappoint.Our conversation not only addresses his controversies but also his system behind creating his own media company. What most impresses me about Brendan’s career is his business acumen and I wanted to learn all about it. We go deep on topics like:Consistency in Content Sharing:Brendan has built several successful podcasts and shares his formula for other comics to following looking to build a fan base. Balancing Life and Work:Brendan is so much about balancing comedy and family that his studio is just a few minutes from home. This is just one of the ways we discuss how has set up his life for complete balance and freedom. Dealing with Criticism:I heavily research Brendan before this interview and never really found his point of view on all the online hate, so I was sure to go deep on this topic to help other comics navigate the toxic world of social media. This is an opportunity to have an open mind and heart and you’ll be surprised what you can learn. Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Gianmarco Soresi joins the Hot Breathiverse for a crowd work masterclass. Over the past year he has built a huge social media following that is now converting to sold out shows. With every comic trying to find their lane online, Gianmarco shares all the game on how to stand out. We go deep on topics like: How to do crowd workHow to create viral contentThe future of comedy contentYoung comic advice+MOREFollow Gianmarco here: https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Joey Avery joins us to spit major game on social media and how comedians can use it to sell tickets. After being mentored by Andrew Schulz, Joey has built an engaged social media following through sketches and crowd work clips. How he has done this is a lot easier than you might think and he shares all the sauce on how we can do the same.Topics covered: How to do crowd workHow to find your voiceAdvice from Andrew SchulzHow to grow your social media following+ MOREFollow Joey here: https://www.instagram.com/joeyavery/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Social media sensation Leah Rudick joins us to share all her secrets to building millions of followers on social media. We've interviewed a lot of social media comedians on this show and Leah's approach is the most attainable we've ever heard. Topics covered are:Producing authentic contentHow to create fun ideasWhen to postFinding your online voice+MOREWatch Leah's comedy special here: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/leah-rudick-spiraling/Follow Leah on social media: https://www.instagram.com/leah_rudick/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Josh Sneed joins us to share his 25+ years of comedy experience into a masterclass to help comedians level up and get paid. He also shares a lot of great advice for the show and how we can keep expanding the Hot Breathiverse. Topics covered: Getting mentored by Mitch HedbergBalancing family and comedySide hustles for comediansNavigating the comedy business+ MOREGet more info on Josh here: https://www.joshsneed.com/Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/HotBreathPodJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Ian Bagg returns to Hot Breath! to share all the sauce around his new social media fame. On our first interview together he spoke candidly about how he should be "further along." He actually didn't get his "big break" until he hit rock bottom, fired his entire team, and hired a young editor to start posting his now viral crowd work clips. His entire story is wild so I hope you enjoy and share with your fellow comedy enthusiasts. More Ian info here: https://ianbagg.comJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This is our first ever comedian round table discussion and we're kicking it off with a bang. Paul Elia, Ian Edwards, Eva Alexopoulos, and JFL's Ariane Tonka join us to discuss the comedy game like you can't find anywhere else.This show gets into the goods on topics like:Is social media ruining comedy? Battling imposter syndromeHow to get into JFLHave you ever considered quitting comedy? Best comedy business adviceThe future of comedy+ MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Michael Colyar joins us to share his inspiring journey from a drug addict street performer to working with comedians like Eddie Murphy, Bernie Mac, and more. Michael has seen it all and gets real about his early comedy hustle and advice for the next generation of comedians. Listen learn and share!Donate to Michael's taping here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/michael-colyar-the-king-of-venice-beach-2-0#/Connect with Michael here: https://therealmichaelcolyar.com/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Steve Byrne is a 30+ year comedy vet that developed in the comedy trenches with the greats like Bill Burr, Patrice O’Neil and more. His career started sweeping floors at Caroline’s, driving 168K miles doing gigs sleeping in his car, and more all to now be one of the most prolific comedians in the game. Not only has he released multiple specials, but also movies and TV shows. Steve is a comedian that has created his own success every step of the way and our conversation in the green room of Atlanta’s Punchline Comedy Club is that raw comedy talk we all love. Follow Steve here: https://www.instagram.com/stevebyrnelive/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Before comedy, Michael Yo was a celebrity reporter interviewing everyone from Tom Cruise to Will Smith but now he is a full time comic creating his own success with killer stand-up and social media content. We get into the nitty gritty on the comedy hustle including his mentor Jo Koy.Jo gave Michael a lot of game about both performing and writing but the biggest advice was “don’t write jokes, write the truth and heighten it.”You’ll have to hear the full episode to learn what this means...Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyo/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

In just a few years into comedy Jen Fulwiler has already build a viral social media following selling out venues around the country. She joins us to share all the sauce on how she's doing it with hopes of helping you do the same. This is a must listen for anyone curious about how to find your voice both on stage and online, business advice, tips for going viral, and much more!Jen's website: https://www.jenniferfulwiler.com/Follow Jen online: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfulwiler/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Bill Dawes has found success both on stage and on screen and is here to share all his goods for the next generation of comedians. We get into a lot of great tips for acting and auditioning plus some hilarious stories of his early comedy days. Listen, learn, and share!Follow Bill here: https://www.instagram.com/billdawes/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

In last week’s pod you heard CJ Landry get real real…for real…about sleeping on floors, living in Air BnBs, and stealing food from DoorDash all to survive while chasing his comedy dreams. Well I say all that to say we’re now building on this comedy sacrifice theme with this week’s guest Amy Shanker. She was an award winning teacher that quit her job for comedy. You’ll hear the full story on our interview, but it was getting to the point she was out all night doing mics then up early teaching. So wherever you are in your comedy journey just know you are not alone. This episode adds a lot of perspective to when it’s time to take that leap of faith and the reality of the decision. If comedy was easy, everyone would do it so embrace the struggle and revel in the fact that’s all part of the comedy hustle. That’s why we have this community for you to connect, learn, and grow together. If you’re not already, join our Facebook group here and connect with over 7K other comedians around the world. Check out Amy’s interview here and if you enjoy it click here to DM her and let her know!Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

CJ Landry is the definition of "all-in" on this comedy game and has sacrificed everything to make his comedy dreams come true. That is through living out of Air BnBs to stealing form Doordash and much more we get into this episode. You will never look at the comedy grind the same again after this interview. Listen and share!Follow CJ here: https://www.instagram.com/thecjlandry/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

We answer a lot of great questions and also get a surprise visit from a Hot Breathren producing his own shows and booking big name comedians. He joined us to share all his sauce to help you do the same. Follow Dubz here: https://www.instagram.com/dubzgeneral/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

After over 7 years of doing this podcast, this episode is a first of its kind. We're making a very special announcement that is going to level up the Hot Breathiverse into a new galaxy and we're super excited to be on this journey with you. Listen and celebrate with us!Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This week's Q&A covers a lot of topics to help you level up your comedy business game. We talk about how to find the right venue for a killer show, how to promote that show on social media, and also how to find other shows in other cities. I recommend every comedian should produce their own show and this episode will help you do that. Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This week's live Q&A gets into the goods on our favorite comics to find inspiration, how to add tags to your jokes, how to contact bookers and much more!Send us a DM on social media: https://instagram.com/hotbreathpod/https://twitter.com/HotBreathPodJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This live Q&A gets into the goods on a range of topics from Nate Bargatze's opinion to young comics on crowd work to taxes, corporate gigs, and finding your on stage persona. Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This live Q&A gets into the goods on a lot of great topics that are going to level up your writing, storytelling, and performing. Listen, learn, and share!Some topics covered:How to turn a one liner into a storyHow to personalize your materialJudd Apatow's best writing adviceChristopher Titus Storytelling Tips Should you perform sober?Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Today Joel does a solo Q&A and gets into the goods on some of today's hottest topics. He goes deep on the good/bad impact of crowd work clips on comedy, the value of comedy classes, plus much more!Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

We had a great live Q&A with the homie Barry Brewer spitting game on his worst bomb on stage, lessons learned from Tyler Perry, creating his own studio + MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

This episode gives the goods on how to stand out from other comics, when to know you're ready for festivals, types of content to share on social media and our favorite comics we believe deserve more shine.Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

We're back with our weekly live Q&A to answer your comedy questions. Joel and Yoshee review their recent experience performing on a Hot Breather's event and answer questions like: Best comedian biographiesDoes doing music limit booking opportunities?Best hosting tipsWhy you should host your own show?How to promote your live show?+MORECheck out Neil Bansil's episode here: https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/just-for-laughs-booker-neil-bansil-how-to-get-into-jfl-produce-your-own-shows-moreSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

JFL booker Neil Bansil joins us to share his self made DIY comedy journey from getting shunned in his comedy scene to producing sold out theatre tours and now the booker of Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. This is a must hear for anyone tired of waiting on opportunity and ready to create their own!Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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:Hosting tipsHow to engage any audienceWriting personal materialControlling the crowd techniquesPrepping for your first headlining set+MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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-materialJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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: how to write original materialhow to get on stageovercoming nerves of a big show+ moreJoin Jason's coaching course here: https://comedyfeedback.com/index.php/our-new-showcase-prep-classes/DISCOUNT Code: HOT23Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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: Finding Your PersonaHow to Produce a Quality ShowOrganizing a Tight 5 Minute Set+MOREJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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:Breaking writer's blockFinding your timing and deliveryWriting vs. PerformingBalancing life and comedy+MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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: What to do if your material gets groansThe top three comedy writing booksHow to Write Jokes for Crowd WorkHow to brainstorm joke ideas+MOREGet Jerry's Comedy Writing Book Here: https://bit.ly/JerryCorleyBookGet Greg Dean's Book Here: https://amzn.to/3oD8NgdGet The Comedy Bible here: https://amzn.to/3Hdl5lYJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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:No stage time is bad stage time, especially in the first few yearsGive a joke time to mature and refine it before shelving itFind the right venue for your show, don't rush into itSupportive communities can make the comedy journey easierConsistency is key in developing your material.Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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:Pay attention to the small moments in your life and use them to create funny stories.Focus on building a strong connection with your fans.Create from an authentic place you can be consistent with.Once you find your unique style, stick with it and keep practicing.Let the positive feedback guide your content style.Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/dustincConnect with Dustin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dustin_chafin/Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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-mtlFollow Eva and KICKBACK below: https://instagram.com/kickback.mtlhttps://instagram.com/evaalexocomedyJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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-rayJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/registrationJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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 submit? Are they worth it? How to pick out the right festivals+MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Join our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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 comedy should you put online for everyone to see?What's the right time to move from a ten minute set to 15 - 20 mins?When to quit comedy? How to edit jokes?+ MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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: The technical specifications (camera, audio, etc.)How much does it cost? What he wished he knew beforehand+MOREWatch Adam's special here: https://youtu.be/izozAiRcS_oCheck out Joel's special here: https://gumroad.com/l/TheTrophyHusbandJoin our email list here: https://hotbreath.activehosted.com/f/21 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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/21Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod

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=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com