Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

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: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Get tickets to our Sandy Springs show here: https://www.sandyspringspac.com/events/detail/funny-fridays-with-joel-byars-1  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our...

We're back with this month's Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull! Join next month's contest here: http://cleancomedycontest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub...

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: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod...

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: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod...

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: http://cleancomedycontest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our...

This month's contest winner is Daniel Quintero! Join next month's contest here: https://CleanComedyContest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check...

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: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?s...

We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: h...

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Scott Shanahan is this month's clean comedy contest winner! Join next month's contest here: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/cleancomedycontest Get Jerry Corley's book here: https://comedyclinic.samcart.com/referral/CTqBjMqN/ZBD41W0ekdY1mdCk Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Subscribe to our YouTube cha...

We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for early access to interviews and more. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/h...

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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 Contest here: CleanComedyContest.com Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathp...

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In this episode of Hot Breath!, we interview Derek Stroup, who shares his journey from struggling with DUIs and living at home to becoming one of the top comics in the game. Derek discusses the grind of comedy, the importance of finding one's identity, and the lessons learned from comedy legends. He emphasizes the significance of emotional connection in joke writing and the evolution of his yellin...

We're back with another Hot Breath! 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/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/ho...

In this episode we discuss their experiences at the West End Comedy Fest, highlighting the importance of community in comedy. We also dive into Andrew Schultz's latest comedy special, analyzing its structure, humor, and the evolution of comedy specials in the age of social media. The conversation emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the impact of clippification on modern comedy. We also...

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! You can join the March contest here: https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7tv9v08GHbfO28a Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://pa...

This episode of Hot Breath! features the winner of the February 2025 Clean Comedy Contest, Helen Anderson. Helen shares her experience crafting a brand-new 60-second comedy set, battling perfectionism, and embracing self-promotion. We dive into the writing process, the power of deadlines, and how clean comedy can open doors to more opportunities. Helen also talks about performing for 3,000 people...

Joel woke up at 3AM to be back in time to record this one of a kind episode. He reflects on working with Matt Rife and the top lessons learned every comic should know. Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: htt...

In this jam-packed episode, Joel and Yoshee share their latest comedy adventures, including performing at a senior citizen center at 10:45 AM, a courthouse Valentine's show, and a high-end California winery gig. Plus, Joel dives into a huge networking win—working with Matt Rife on his sold-out theater shows. They break down the importance of being nice, being funny, and always capturing content. W...

In this episode, we catch up after a brief hiatus, sharing honest insights about balancing life, family, and comedy. We cover the power of clean comedy (with shout-outs to Nate Bargatze’s $80 million success), the importance of rehearsing your material, and why networking with other comics is key to getting booked. Plus, they offer valuable advice on staying motivated, avoiding burnout, and—most i...

I've been getting a lot of questions about why there haven't been podcasts this year, and here is my exciting answer!

This episode of Hot Breath focuses on the evolving landscape of comedy and the challenges faced by both new and experienced comedians. Joel Byers and Yoshi dive into a thought-provoking discussion sparked by Bill Burr's critique of modern comedy, highlighting how the emphasis has shifted away from honing comedic skills to navigating social media and analytics. They reflect on the importance of bei...

Stephan Dyer returns to the Hot Breath! Podcast to share invaluable insights on how comedians can break into the lucrative world of corporate comedy and potentially earn $100,000 a year. He emphasizes the importance of having at least 20-30 minutes of clean material and being adaptable to various corporate environments, where audiences may have less attention and higher expectations. Dyer also dis...