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Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

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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."
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November Clean Comedy Contest Winner Chris Shull 29:37

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Our November Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull joins us to share his unique writing process, how to balance a day job and comedy + MORE. More info about Chris Here: https://www.facebook.com/chris.shull.302397/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Sub…
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Ian Lara - Finding Your Voice, New York Comedy Grind, Imposter Syndrome + MORE 37:37

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Ian Lara describes the real, uneven path of a touring comic: some cities sell out, others are thin, and that’s normal. He emphasizes controlling what you can like stage craft, content output, and gratitude all while resisting comparison spirals from social media. He breaksdown his storytelling style with every line being a joke. Online, he favors c…
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Greg Warren - Touring with Nate Bargatze, How to Write Viral Jokes, Joke Writing Techniques + MORE 23:02

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Greg Warren joins us to share his 20+ years of comedy expertise for comics to learn and apply to their own careers. He shares his favorite writing techniques and how his viral peanut butter bit took over two decades to perfect. We also dive into behind the scene of touring with Nate Bargatze and Leanne Morgan. More info about Greg Here: https://www…
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Rafi Bastos -Finding Your Comedic Voice, Building a Fanbase Online + MORE 35:38

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Rafi Bastos joins us to share his journey from starting comedy in Brazil to become the country's most famous comedian before moving to America and rebuilding his fanbase from scratch. This is masterclass is finding your voice and most authentic self. Learn more about Rafi Bastos: https://www.rafibastos.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotb…
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Joe Sib - Touring with Jim Breuer, Opening for Metallica, DIY Comedy Grind + MORE 1:14:53

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This episode of Hot Breath! dives deep into the DIY spirit of comedy with punk-rock veteran turned stand-up, Joe Sib. From fronting bands and opening for Metallica to touring with Jim Breuer, Joe breaks down how a lifelong performer reinvents himself in the most brutally honest art form of stand-up. He and Joel riff on everything from bombing in fr…
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Morgan Gallo - Expert Social Media Tips, Getting Booed by 6K People, How to Write Consistently + MORE 50:51

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Morgan Gallo breaks down her 3-year sprint from writing-room newbie to Denver studio owner with 100K+ followers. We get into filming every set, turning trauma into bits, branding like a social pro, and building community that levels you up. If you’re a 0–5 year comic, this is your blueprint. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Top Tak…
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October Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein - How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE 26:37

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Our October Clean Comedy Contest winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE. More info about Sandy Here: https://www.sandybernsteincomedy.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyN…
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Caitlin Peluffo - Viral Social Media Tips, Crowd Work Advice, Doing 30 Mics Per Week + MORE 57:25

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Caitlin Peluffo tells Joel Byars how she went from grinding 30+ open mics a week to crushing at the Comedy Cellar—while keeping her act protected in a clip-drunk world. She breaks down actionable goal-setting (not dream credits), balancing clean vs. dirty, why she won’t chase crowd-work virality, and the habits (structure, therapy, sobriety, gym) t…
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Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write Better Jokes Faster 27:58

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Bob Kirk returns with his second contest win in a row to help comics write better jokes faster. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Get Jerry Corley's book here: https://comedyclinic.samcart.com/referral/CTqBjMqN/ZBD41W0ekdY1mdCk More info about Bob Here: YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy https://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shorts TikTok: @…
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KevOnStage - How to Make Money on Social Media and Treat Comedy Like a Business 30:05

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KevOnStage gets radically honest about staying relevant, balancing family with the road, and the content strategy that turned him into a household name. We dive into why Sinbad belongs on more “GOAT” lists, how today’s algorithm rewards volume and variety, and why building community (not just views) is the real moat. Plus: the mindset behind his ne…
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#066 - Jimmy Kimmel Getting Cancelled, Nate Bargatze "Bombing" the Emmys, Kam Patterson SNL 34:07

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Hot Breath! is back with some hot topics heating up the comedy world. Jimmy Kimmel gets fired after his Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump jokes goes viral Nate Bargatze gets roasted by the media for "bombing" at the Emmys Kam Patterson books SNL all from Kill Tony Listen and learn from comics talking comedy. If you'd like to support the show, join our …
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Comedian Akintunde - The Big Business of Content, How To Make Money From Comedy 1:04:59

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My OG comedy mentor Akintunde joins the Hot Breathiverse to share his 30+ years of comedy experience. We dive deep on the business of comedy and how to monetize your funny TODAY. One of my favorite quotes is "every piece of content is digital real estate you can monetize." This episode will change your approach to the comedy business and help you g…
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Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write More Jokes Faster, Best Joke Writing Prompts + MORE 23:39

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This month's contest winner Bob Kirk joins us to share how he wrote a killer 60 second set in just two weeks. Join our contest on Patreon here: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy https://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shorts TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy Facebook: Bob Kirk Comedy https://www.face…
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#065 - Marc Maron vs. Joe Rogan, How to Read a Room, Church Comedy vs. Club Comedy + MORE 1:00:49

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Send us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list her…
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#064 - The Best PA Speakers, Producing Your Own Show Tips, Joel Performs at an 80th Birthday Party 41:05

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Send us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list her…
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#063 - Dusty Slay's Netflix Special Review, Why You Need to do Act-Outs, + MORE 49:17

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Send us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list her…
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#062 - How to Book More Gigs, Networking Tips, Measuring Your Comedy Progress 48:21

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Send us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list her…
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Sandy Bernstein - July Clean Comedy Contest Winner 30:47

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July Clean Comedy Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share her journey from being a primarily dirty comic to learning the skill of clean comedy and now booking more gigs than ever. Join next month's contest here: http://cleancomedycontest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Get the clean comedy workshop here: https://joel…
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#061 - Why Your Jokes Aren't Working, Colbert Getting Cancelled, Shane Gillis Espy's 35:00

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Message us your questions here: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPod Nate Jackson podcast: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/larry-wilmore-black-on-the-air/2025…
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#060 - Bouncing Back from a Bomb, Show Production Tips, Joke Workshop + MORE 41:42

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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 our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Get tickets to our Sandy Springs show here: https://www.sandyspringspac.com/events/detail/funny-fridays-with-joel-byars-1 Join our Facebook group: https://www.face…
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Teacher Turned Comedian June Contest Winner Chris Shull 23:50

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We're back with this month's Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull! Join next month's 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 Subscribe to our YouTube ch…
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