Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros) The Top Three Comedy Writing Books, Best Comedy Cities in US, Crowd Work Tips + MORE
May 1, 2023
The hosts discuss their recent experiences at the World Series of Comedy and a Hot Breath event, while joking about a viewer's comment on one of the host's new haircut. They also talk about creating opportunities in the comedy industry, improving comedy sets, recognizing different types of laughter, and their top three recommended comedy writing books. Plus, they discuss utilizing the Hot Breath network and the topic of using notes during comedy shows.
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Community Turns Podcast Into Real Shows
- Joel describes attending a Hot Breath live show in Villa Rica organized by Bobby Sutton and Joyce Liles and felt emotional seeing the community in person.
- He praised comics creating their own opportunities and the show's supportive, successful vibe.
Create Your Own Shows Locally
- If opportunities don't exist, create them by producing shows at nontraditional venues like breweries or restaurants.
- Use local networks, pay when possible, and build supportive lineups to grow a scene and help comics improve.
Experience At World Series Of Comedy
- Joel and Yoshi recount competing at the World Series of Comedy in Atlanta and Joel won a preliminary night but lost in semis.
- Joel noted club owners pick comics based on "bookability," not only funniest jokes, yet he still received bookings from his sets.