

Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)
Hot Breath! Media
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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Dec 19, 2022 • 41min
The Good, The Bad, and the Bombing of Corporate Comedy
This podcast shares the side of comedy most people don't get to see. Yoshee and Joel share hilarious road stories from their recent corporate gigs to help you avoid learning lessons they learned the hard way.Listen, learn, and share!Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

Dec 12, 2022 • 7min
The True Story of Dane Cook
Dane Cook was on top of the world. He was the world’s first comedian to use social media and become a movie star selling out arenas.After hours of research and speaking to Dane’s early comedy friend Bobby Kelly and long time manager Barry Katz I found the real Dane Cook, an introverted theatre kid from Cambridge Mass who conquered his social anxiety to become one of the biggest comics on the planet. But as Dane’s fame grew, so did the hate.Listen to learn the true story.Subscribe to Joel's YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/joelbyarscomedy?sub_confirmation=1

Dec 5, 2022 • 34min
$100 Joke Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein: Breaking Writer's Block, Balancing Family and Comedy - comedy podcast
Sandy Bernstein returns as this month's $100 Joke Contest winner to share all the sauce on how she breaks writer's block produces her own shows all while balancing family life. Listen and learn!Sandy's Links:https://www.facebook.com/sandy.bernstein.comedian/posts/10228830147368090https://www.instagram.com/sandybernsteincomedy/https://www.sandybernsteincomedy.com/https://www.tryitoutcomedy.com/Join the Comedy Writing Masterclass here: https://hotbreathmedia.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1

Nov 28, 2022 • 6min
How to Get on Stage for the First Time (or Get More Stage Time) - comedy podcast
This episode is going to make getting on stage less scary and more fun. Conquering the initial fear of hitting the stage for your first time is the hardest part of this comedy game. Our goal with this podcast is to give you the tools to stop thinking about it and start doing it! Even if you have been on stage before, we share some quick tips to how you can get on stage more without spamming bookers. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/HotBreathPod/Level up with our classes and workshops here:https://hotbreathmedia.com

Nov 21, 2022 • 6min
How to Bounce Back from Bombing - comedy podcast
Everyone bombs and this quick podcast is going to give you the tools to bounce back faster and stronger than ever. Enjoy the process and join us on our weekly YouTube livestreams every Tuesday at 5PM. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/HotBreathPod/Level up with our classes and workshops here:https://hotbreathmedia.com

Nov 14, 2022 • 57min
Joe Dombrowski - 20M Views Overnight on the Ellen Show and Sold-Out Comedy Tours - comedy podcast
Joe Dombrowski (aka Mr.D) joins us to share his inspiring journey from being a struggling teacher and comedian to 20M views on the Ellen show overnight. This is a great episode for anyone seeking inspiration in pursuit of their dreams. Joe's success is not by accident and the lessons he's learned along the way will help you create your own success!Check out Joe here: https://mrdtimes3.com/Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod

Nov 7, 2022 • 30min
$100 Joke Contest Winner Bob Kirk - Finding Writing Motivation, Writing Jokes with Other Comics, YouTube Shorts + MORE - comedy podcast
Bob Kirk has won our contest two months in a row and is back to tell us how he does it and so much more. This is a great conversation about how to write with other comics, create jokes based off a theme, and social media strategies. We had an overall great time! Check out the full contest livestream here: https://youtu.be/y0MYMPOOfysFollow Bob on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/bobkirk.comedy/Join our writing masterclass here:https://pro.hotbreathmedia.com/writing-with-confidence

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 1min
Andrew Tarvin - The Skill of Humor (The to Get Paid to Be Funny Beyon Stand-Up Comedy) - comedy podcast
Andrew Tarvin is a master speaker on the topic of humor and he joins us to help you do the same. So many people assume you can only make money from comedy as a stand-up comedian, but Andrew shares the many other ways to monetize this skill. You will leave this interview with a clear understanding of how to use humor beyond stand-up comedy that helps you make a living being funny. Listen, learn, share!Connect with Andrew here: https://drewtarvin.com/Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod

Oct 24, 2022 • 1h
Greg Schwem - The Corporate Comedy Masterclass (How to Get Booked and Paid as a Corporate Comedian)
Greg Schwem has 30+ years experience in the corporate comedy world and he joins us to share the who, what and how of getting into the corporate world. You will leave this interview with all the information and next steps needed to start getting booked as a corporate comedian. Listen, learn, share!Connect with Greg here: https://www.gregschwem.comCheck out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPodCheck Out Joel's Comedy Special here: https://gumroad.com/l/TheTrophyHusband

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 3min
How to Self-Produce a Comedy Special (Part 2) - Live Q&A
This part two of how to produce your own comedy special is a live Q&A I did with my Director Isaac Stackhouse. Our goal is to give you all the tools to produce your own special and learn the lessons we hit the hard way. If you enjoy our weekly podcasts, consider showing support and clicking below to get the comedy special. Support the comedy special here:https://gumroad.com/l/TheTrophyHusband