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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."

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November Clean Comedy Contest Winner Chris Shull

Dec 8, 2025·—

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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: Join our Patreon: Join our Facebook group...

Ian Lara - Finding Your Voice, New York Comedy Grind, Imposter Syndrome + MORE

Dec 1, 2025·—

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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...

Greg Warren - Touring with Nate Bargatze, How to Write Viral Jokes, Joke Writing Techniques + MORE

Nov 24, 2025·—

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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...

Rafi Bastos -Finding Your Comedic Voice, Building a Fanbase Online + MORE

Nov 20, 2025·—

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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...

Joe Sib - Touring with Jim Breuer, Opening for Metallica, DIY Comedy Grind + MORE

Nov 10, 2025·—

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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...

Morgan Gallo - Expert Social Media Tips, Getting Booed by 6K People, How to Write Consistently + MORE

Nov 3, 2025·—

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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...

October Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein - How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE

Oct 27, 2025·—

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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: Join our Patreon: Join our...

Caitlin Peluffo - Viral Social Media Tips, Crowd Work Advice, Doing 30 Mics Per Week + MORE

Oct 20, 2025·—

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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...

Hot Breath! is Changing (again)

Oct 13, 2025·—

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Here's a quick update on what to expect from Hot Breath! moving forward. Join our Patreon: DM me on IG: Email me here: [email protected]

Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write Better Jokes Faster

Oct 5, 2025·—

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Bob Kirk returns with his second contest win in a row to help comics write better jokes faster. Join our Patreon: Get Jerry Corley's book here: More info about Bob Here: YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy...

KevOnStage - How to Make Money on Social Media and Treat Comedy Like a Business

Sep 29, 2025·—

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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...

#066 - Jimmy Kimmel Getting Cancelled, Nate Bargatze "Bombing" the Emmys, Kam Patterson SNL

Sep 22, 2025·—

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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...

Comedian Akintunde - The Big Business of Content, How To Make Money From Comedy

Sep 18, 2025·—

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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...

Contest Winner Bob Kirk - How to Write More Jokes Faster, Best Joke Writing Prompts + MORE

Sep 8, 2025·—

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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. Join our contest on Patreon here: YouTube: Bob Kirk Comedy TikTok: @bobkirkcomedy Facebook: Bob Kirk Comedy...

#065 - Marc Maron vs. Joe Rogan, How to Read a Room, Church Comedy vs. Club Comedy + MORE

Aug 25, 2025·—

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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! Join our Patreon: Send us a question: Join our Facebook group: Join our email list...

#064 - The Best PA Speakers, Producing Your Own Show Tips, Joel Performs at an 80th Birthday Party

Aug 18, 2025·—

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#063 - Dusty Slay's Netflix Special Review, Why You Need to do Act-Outs, + MORE

Aug 11, 2025·—

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#062 - How to Book More Gigs, Networking Tips, Measuring Your Comedy Progress

Aug 4, 2025·—

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Sandy Bernstein - July Clean Comedy Contest Winner

Jul 28, 2025·—

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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. Join next month's contest...

#061 - Why Your Jokes Aren't Working, Colbert Getting Cancelled, Shane Gillis Espy's

Jul 21, 2025·—

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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! Join our Patreon: Message us your questions here: Nate Jackson podcast: Join our...

#060 - Bouncing Back from a Bomb, Show Production Tips, Joke Workshop + MORE

Jul 14, 2025·—

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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! Join our Patreon: Get tickets to our Sandy Springs show here: Join our Facebook...

Teacher Turned Comedian June Contest Winner Chris Shull

Jun 29, 2025·—

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We're back with this month's Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull! Join next month's contest here: Join our Patreon: Join our Facebook group: Join our email list here: Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: Check out...

#059 - How to Get Booked More, How Social Media Alogorithms Works + MORE

Jun 23, 2025·—

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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! Join our Patreon: Join our Facebook group: Join our email list here: Subscribe to...

#058 - Riffing on Stage vs. Word for Word, Should young comics post clips? + MORE

Jun 17, 2025·—

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#057 - How to Connect with Any Audience, Organizing a Tight 5 Minute Set, Clean Comedy + MORE

Jun 9, 2025·—

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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! Join the contest here: Join our Patreon: Join our Facebook group: Join our email...