Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Join our Patreon: http://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

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Scott Shanahan is this month's clean comedy contest winner!Join next month's contest here: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/cleancomedycontestGet Jerry Corley's book here: https://comedyclinic.samcart.com/referral/CTqBjMqN/ZBD41W0ekdY1mdCkJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodSubscribe 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 Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for early access to interviews and more.Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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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 the Clean Comedy Contest here: CleanComedyContest.comJoin 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://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

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In this episode of Hot Breath!, we interview Derek Stroup, who shares his journey from struggling with DUIs and living at home to becoming one of the top comics in the game. Derek discusses the grind of comedy, the importance of finding one's identity, and the lessons learned from comedy legends. He emphasizes the significance of emotional connection in joke writing and the evolution of his yelling style on stage. The conversation also touches on the business side of comedy and the value of clean comedy. Derek offers advice for aspiring comedians, encouraging them to write for real audiences and stay true to themselves.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/hotbreathpodJoin our email list: https://hotbreath.beehiiv.com/subscribeKey Takeaways:Find your voice by being yourself—don’t chase someone else’s style.Comedy built from real emotion (anger, joy, etc.) hits harder and writes itself.Yelling works… when used with peaks and valleys.Branding is everything: Know what the audience is buying.Clean comedy isn’t a limit—it’s a career unlock.“Write jokes for real people, not the back of the room.”

We're back with another Hot Breath! 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://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

In this episode we discuss their experiences at the West End Comedy Fest, highlighting the importance of community in comedy. We also dive into Andrew Schultz's latest comedy special, analyzing its structure, humor, and the evolution of comedy specials in the age of social media. The conversation emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the impact of clippification on modern comedy. We also talk about the intricacies of comedy marketing, the evolution of comedy formats, the importance of feedback, and the balance between personal life and a comedy career. Join the Clean Comedy Contest here: https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7tv9v08GHbfO28aJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/TakeawaysThe importance of community in comedy.Andrew Schultz's special showcases effective storytelling.The evolution of comedy specials reflects changing audience preferences.Feedback from different sources can vary; trust your instincts.Living life outside of comedy is crucial for material.Taking breaks is important for mental health and creativity.No one is monitoring your comedy journey; prioritize your own path.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hot Breath and Community Engagement05:25 Reviewing Andrew Schultz's Comedy Special20:03 The Evolution of Comedy Specials and Clippification20:49 Marketing Mastery in Comedy Specials24:03 The Evolution of Comedy Formats27:14 Navigating Comedy Advice and Feedback35:08 Balancing Comedy and Life42:56 Community and Support in Comedy