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
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 must re...
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 “fake the fun...
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, no excuses.
- Consistency b...
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 three-strike rul...
Here's a quick update on what to expect from Hot Breath! moving forward.
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Bob Kirk returns with his second contest win in a row to help comics write better jokes faster.
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YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shorts
TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy
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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 pieces of content a yea...
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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My OG comedy mentor Akintunde joins the Hot Breathiverse to share his 30+ years of comedy experience. We dive deep on the business of comedy and how to monetize your funny TODAY.
One of my favorite quotes is "every piece of content is digital real estate you can monetize."
This episode will change your approach to the comedy business and help you get paid faster.
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This month's contest winner Bob Kirk joins us to share how he wrote a killer 60 second set in just two weeks.
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YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/@BobKirkComedy/shorts
TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy
https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy
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We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content!
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We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content!
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July Clean Comedy Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share her journey from being a primarily dirty comic to learning the skill of clean comedy and now booking more gigs than ever.
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