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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Sep 18, 2024 • 53min
HB! Live #034 - Ahir Shah - Netflix Special Process, US vs. UK Comedy, How to Stand Out in Comedy + MORE
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://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com
Sep 4, 2024 • 50min
HB! Live #033 - Ginny Hogan Reveals the Data Science of Comedy Writing
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://linktr.ee/ginnyhoganJoin 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
Aug 28, 2024 • 57min
HB! Live #032 - Yoshee Performs in a Theatre, Joel's Big Announcement + Live Q&A
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://patreon.com/hotbreathpodSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com
Aug 21, 2024 • 49min
HB! Live #031 - How to Break Writer's Block, How to Write One Liners, Young Comic Advice + MORE
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 Idea to Joke Workshop Waitlist: https://forms.gle/jhPB6jyjGTV2TVny6Get the Breaking Writer's Block Workshop: https://joelbyarscomedy.gumroad.com/l/writedailyJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Brian Simpson Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/wRElTQZUNsI?si=ski7jNg11oAoPp_d&t=698Join 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
Aug 14, 2024 • 48min
HB! Live #030 - How to Produce Your Own Show, Contacting Bookers, Finding Your Voice, + MORE
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 joke writing workshop: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/jokeworkshopJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipCheck out Leah Rudick's interview here: https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/leah-rudick-social-media-masterclass-how-to-post-consistently-generating-viral-ideas-and-getting-millions-of-followers-comedy-podcastJoin 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
Aug 7, 2024 • 1h
HB! Live #029 - How to Book Road Work, Should You Post Jokes on Social Media?, Editing Apps, + MORE
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 workshop wait list: https://forms.gle/r7RMDwPMFf43yz2M9Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Joke Writing Notion Template: https://dalyablack.gumroad.com/l/standupcomedytemplateJoin 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
Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 3min
HB! Live #028 - Winston Hodges Joins Us to Talk His Don't Tell Special, Crowd Work Tips, + MORE
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 Winston's Don't Tell here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fn1pJOqdgcJoin 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
Jul 24, 2024 • 50min
HB! Live #027 - How to Get on Stage First Time, How to Sell Merch, Earthquake's Best Comedy Advice, + MORE
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 my writing workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/writingworkshopGet Hot Breath! Merch here: https://joel-byars-shop.creator-spring.com/Watch Earthquake's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLJqamfApvY&t=538sJoke Writing Notion Template: https://dalyablack.gumroad.com/l/standupcomedytemplateJoin 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
Jul 17, 2024 • 41min
HB! Live #026 - Show Production Tips, Joke Theft Stories, How to Memorize Your Set + MORE
Comedians share tips on dealing with jet lag in the comedy industry and navigating joke similarities. They also discuss emotions in comedy, handling criticism, and performing challenges like memorization techniques and creating connections with the crowd.
Jul 10, 2024 • 57min
HB! Live #025 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Rehearsal Tips, Making the Most of Stage Time + MORE
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 comedy writing workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/writingworkshopJoin 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
