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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

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.

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