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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Jun 19, 2024 • 55min
HB! Live #022 - How to "Do" Open Mics for Young Comics, Overcoming Self Doubt, Having Fun on Stage + 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 Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshopJoin 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
Jun 12, 2024 • 50min
HB! Live #021 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Breaking Writer's Block, Writing Likeable Jokes + 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 the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshopAdam Muller's interview: https://episodes.fm/1023241336/episode/NjNhY2EyZjMtMzhjOS00NTNhLWEyNjAtYWMxYjIyZTY4NTkxJoin 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
Jun 7, 2024 • 53min
Adam Muller - Producing Two Comedy Specials in Seven Years of Comedy
Adam Muller returns to give us the good, the bad, and the struggle of self-producing two comedy specials in just seven years of doing comedy. Watch Adam's special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6K9eafHsrkListen to Adam's other interview here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7053d7b6-c202-4052-9a2d-7331d38eae0fJoin 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
Jun 5, 2024 • 36min
HB! Live #020 - How to Organize Your Jokes, Getting on Stage for the First Time, Finding Local Open Mics + 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!How to Organize Your JokesGetting on Stage for the First TimeFinding Local Open Mics + MOREJoin the Clean Comedy Workshop wait list: https://forms.gle/gxc63pheeuKsTsUA6Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Watch Jerry Corley's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrkTyEqlwd4Join 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
May 29, 2024 • 45min
HB! Live #019 - First Open Mic Tips, How to Conquer Stage Fright, How to Write Authentic Material + MORE - comedy podcast
This episode covers tips for conquering stage fright, writing authentic material, and navigating personal material with sensitivity in comedy. They also delve into the craft of joke writing, Sinbad's comedy philosophy, and the importance of embracing the comedy community.
May 22, 2024 • 46min
HB! Live #018 - How to Generate Joke Ideas, How to Structure Your Sets, Handling Heckler Tips + MORE - comedy podcast
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
May 15, 2024 • 52min
HB! Live #017 - Are Comedy Festivals Worth It?, Comedy Club Etiquette, Preparing for Competitions + 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
May 8, 2024 • 49min
HB! Live #016 - The Tom Brady Roast, How to Analyze Your Sets, Are Comedy Classes Worth It? + MORE
Joel and Yoshee are back sharing some killer comedy game on this week's live show. Topics covered are: The Tom Brady RoastHow to Analyze Your SetsHow to open your sets connecting with the audienceAre comedy classes worth it?+ MOREJoin the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshopJoin our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipJoin our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodJoin 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
May 1, 2024 • 52min
HB! Live #015 - Comedy Special Masterclass with Felicia Madison and Slade Ham
If you've ever thought about self-producing a comedy special then this is the podcast for you. We go deep with two comedy veterans Felicia Madison and Slade Ham to share their 20+ years of comedy experience all about what comics need to know before doing a special. Some topics covered: Top mistakes comics make when producing a specialHow to market a specialWhen is it too soon to film a special?How long should a special be? +MOREWatch Felicia's special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLbfIN4Mnh0&t=3sWatch Slade's special here: https://youtu.be/3y_zeO7JLD0?si=gYgrWUEtiEsiGIEJJoin 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
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
HB! Live #014 - Richie Satori's Sober Comedy Journey, Joel Performs in Cayman Islands, Yoshee Heckler Story, + MORE
Joel and Yoshee are back to share their shocking weekends working the comedy road and our comedy family Richie Satori joins the show to share his sober journey and how he's built a business with it. Everyone can learn from his intentional approach to comedy and creating his own success every step of the way. Join the clean comedy workshop wait list here: https://forms.gle/XK16RC263xqMgrcG8Connect with Richie here:https://www.standup4recovery.com/https://www.instagram.com/standup4recoveryJoin 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
