Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

Oct 31 2024 200 ep. 47 mins 197
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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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$100 Joke Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write New Jokes FAST!

Oct 29 2024 16 mins  
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 writing output. Join the waitlist for next month's contest here: https://forms.gle/wwdML1qot8t5PAeH8YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedyhttps://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shortsTikTok: @bobkirkcomed

HB! Live #039 - Marketing Your Comedy, Finding Authenticity on Stage, + MORE

Oct 26 2024 49 mins  
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!Join Yoshee's live special premiere here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwydfG2Qo50Watch the $100 Joke Contest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFmW-Y3qhiAJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Fa

HB! Live #038 - How Benny Blue Turned His Mother's Funeral into Stand-Up Special

Oct 10 2024 66 mins  
Join us for a deep dive into the unique approach to comedy with Benny Blue, who shares insights on his groundbreaking special, "Live from My Mother's Funeral." This episode explores the intersection of humor and grief, highlighting how Benny transformed a deeply personal experience into a captivating performance that resonates with audiences. He discusses the creative process behin

HB! Live #037 - Cory Kahaney: 30 Years of Comedy Advice in 55 Minutes

Oct 03 2024 55 mins  
Cory Kahaney joins us to share her insights on navigating the comedy business after 30 years in the game. Key Takeaways: Cory emphasizes that being a good comic alone isn't enough for success; self-promotion is key. It's crucial for comedians to adapt and evolve with the changing landscape of comedy. Networking and building genuine relationships are vital in the comedy industry f

HB! Live #036 - Phil Wang - Finding Your Comedic Voice, Recording Netflix Specials, Young Comic Mistakes + MORE

Sep 25 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of Hot Breath Live, Phil Wang joins us fresh off the release of his second Netflix special, 'Wang in There, Baby'. Phil shares insights into his writing process, the importance of set design and wardrobe, and the evolution of his comedic voice. He also offers advice for new comedians, drawing on his engineering background to provide practical tips on structuring mat

HB! Live #035 - Stephan Dyer Comedy Business Masterclass

Sep 23 2024 62 mins  
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!Watch Stephan's special here: https://youtu.be/xMEDOK4IQCc?si=ApGF8mXuEkqQ2cgzJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our Patreo

HB! Live #034 - Ahir Shah - Netflix Special Process, US vs. UK Comedy, How to Stand Out in Comedy + MORE

Sep 18 2024 53 mins  
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!Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https

HB! Live #033 - Ginny Hogan Reveals the Data Science of Comedy Writing

Sep 04 2024 50 mins  
Ginny Hogan joins us to promote her new comedy special Regression and answer your comedy questions. We cover topics like: How to organize jokesTesting jokes on social mediaFinding comedy in painHow to break writer's blockFavorite writing techniquesWorst bombing story+MOREJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipWatch Ginny's Special and social media here: https://l

HB! Live #032 - Yoshee Performs in a Theatre, Joel's Big Announcement + Live Q&A

Aug 28 2024 56 mins  
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!Check out Joel's workshops here: https://joelbyarscomedy.gumroad.com/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our Patreon: http:/