Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)
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."
Episodes
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to create a time capsule of this monumental moment for Atlanta comedy and now this has become a time capsule for how Hot Breath! became the top comedy podcast in the game. Enjoy!
I'd love to connect with you online. DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h...
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to create a time capsule of this monumental moment for Atlanta comedy and now this has become a time capsule for how Hot Breath! became the top comedy podcast in the game. Enjoy!
I'd love to connect with you online. DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h...
Hey Hot Breathiverse, I'm excited to jump back on the podcast to update you with what's next for the show and community.
After my baby arrived last year, I took a break from the podcast and am now back to share what you can expect from the podcast moving forward.
Hot Breath! has always been a community first and this next chapter will share why the show started over 10 years ago and where we are going together.
I look forward to be...
This month's contest winner Johnny B joins us to share the surprising connection between music and comedy and how you can start writing better jokes faster.
Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/
More info about John Here: https://laughwithjohnnyb.com/
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First time winner Colin Chapman joins the show to share his unique approach to churning out so many jokes in just two weeks.
Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/
Colin's Website: https://www.hypnosisisamazing.com/
February contest winner John Manasco joins us to share his creative process behind writing a winning set in just two weeks.
He shares a lot of great writing techniques to help you generate ideas quickly. We also go deep on how to organize your jokes and keep track of all your ideas. This is definitely worth a listen!
Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/
John's website:
The January contest winner Dan Ratner joins us to share his writing process to creating a tight set in just two weeks. We also discuss how to find time to write and perform while balancing your real life obligations. Enjoy!
Join next month's contest here: CleanComedyContest.com
Follow Dan here: https://www.instagram.com/thedanofthehour/
Get the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://stan.store/Joelbyarscomedy/p/learn-clean-comedy-now
Our November Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull joins us to share his unique writing process, how to balance a day job and comedy + MORE.
More info about Chris Here: https://www.facebook.com/chris.shull.302397/
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Ian Lara describes the real, uneven path of a touring comic: some cities sell out, others are thin, and that’s normal. He emphasizes controlling what you can like stage craft, content output, and gratitude all while resisting comparison spirals from social media. He breaksdown his storytelling style with every line being a joke. Online, he favors clipping strong material over chasing crowd-work virality and insists stand-up m...
Greg Warren joins us to share his 20+ years of comedy expertise for comics to learn and apply to their own careers. He shares his favorite writing techniques and how his viral peanut butter bit took over two decades to perfect. We also dive into behind the scene of touring with Nate Bargatze and Leanne Morgan.
More info about Greg Here: https://www.gregwarrencomedy.com/
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Rafi Bastos joins us to share his journey from starting comedy in Brazil to become the country's most famous comedian before moving to America and rebuilding his fanbase from scratch. This is masterclass is finding your voice and most authentic self.
Learn more about Rafi Bastos: https://www.rafibastos.com/
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This episode of Hot Breath! dives deep into the DIY spirit of comedy with punk-rock veteran turned stand-up, Joe Sib. From fronting bands and opening for Metallica to touring with Jim Breuer, Joe breaks down how a lifelong performer reinvents himself in the most brutally honest art form of stand-up.
He and Joel riff on everything from bombing in front of Metallica fans to finding authenticity on stage, why comics can’t “...
Morgan Gallo breaks down her 3-year sprint from writing-room newbie to Denver studio owner with 100K+ followers. We get into filming every set, turning trauma into bits, branding like a social pro, and building community that levels you up. If you’re a 0–5 year comic, this is your blueprint.
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Top Takeaways:
- Film every set; post the best 30–60 seconds—weekly, ...
Our October Clean Comedy Contest winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE.
More info about Sandy Here: https://www.sandybernsteincomedy.com/
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Caitlin Peluffo tells Joel Byars how she went from grinding 30+ open mics a week to crushing at the Comedy Cellar—while keeping her act protected in a clip-drunk world. She breaks down actionable goal-setting (not dream credits), balancing clean vs. dirty, why she won’t chase crowd-work virality, and the habits (structure, therapy, sobriety, gym) that keep the funny sharp. Plus: the whiskey-throw heckler story, her thre...
Here's a quick update on what to expect from Hot Breath! moving forward.
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Email me here: Byars.Joel@gmail.com
Bob Kirk returns with his second contest win in a row to help comics write better jokes faster.
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More info about Bob Here:
YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shorts
TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy
https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy
Facebook: Bob Kirk Comedy
KevOnStage gets radically honest about staying relevant, balancing family with the road, and the content strategy that turned him into a household name. We dive into why Sinbad belongs on more “GOAT” lists, how today’s algorithm rewards volume and variety, and why building community (not just views) is the real moat. Plus: the mindset behind his new book Successful Failure and the math behind posting ~7,000 piece...
Hot Breath! is back with some hot topics heating up the comedy world.
- Jimmy Kimmel gets fired after his Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump jokes goes viral
- Nate Bargatze gets roasted by the media for "bombing" at the Emmys
- Kam Patterson books SNL all from Kill Tony
Listen and learn from comics talking comedy.
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