Broken Drift Productions

Sit down with us at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2019 as we discuss moments of terrible rejections, getting over your ego as a performer, and how to turn a no into a yes. We discuss all sides of rejection; as a comic and a club owner. Michael Longfellow reminds of what it's like to be the cool kid and follow your dreams. Be sure to hang around until the end ... rotating panel guests Janae, Brandon, Sp...

What sets comedy apart from most jobs is just how unpredictable it can be. One day you're working a tight five in the hottest room in town. The next, you're telling jokes to a hillbilly and his cat behind a Mexican restaurant. Hit the road with us at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2019 for Comedy: Wild, Weird & In Between. We discuss having no HR department, controlling your environment, building relati...

Yo bro, I heard you like festivals. So at this festival, we're talking about festivals. It's festival Inception over at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2019 as we talk Comedy: Festival AF. We discuss what sets festivals apart, what festival producers are looking for in your submission, and what sets YOU apart from other performers. Take a listen with our panel guests and find out what makes you memorable...

Who books that? A question heard at every show, asked by every comedian. But what about the other part of the question; how do they book that? Join us at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2019 as we chat with our industry panel to discuss Booking in Comedy. We discuss how bookers differ in their booking practices, how they like to be approached, what to send in your EPK (and what an EPK is!), and how far p...

Let's face it: you're gonna bomb. In comedy there are three truths: death, tax evasion, and bombing. But from the ashes of the bomb comes true growth. At Big Pine Comedy Festival, we got some of the funniest, hardest working comedians to share stories of their biggest bombs and how they learned from it. with Special Guests: Jay Hollingsworth (MTV, Comedy Central), Carlos Rodriguez (USO), Lisa Land...

Co-Hosts Matt Broome & Jack Galvin head out to Hollywood to attend the first annual NoHoComedy Festival. Get to know our #noho special Guests, Jenny Canfield (Laughs Unlimited), Jack Assadourian Jr. (Noho Comedy Festival & HaHa Comedy Club), and Nate Jackson better as they sit down with our dynamic duo.

Comedy is so much more than just getting laughs! Join host Kerri Gallagher at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2019 as we discuss Comedy: More Than Laughs. We talk what steps performers can take off-stage to advance their career, successful ways to diversify your business as a comedian, and some of the turn-offs industry face when dealing with comedians. Panel Guests: Naela Durrani (AGT, The Gong Show, I...

Sit down with writer and comedian Billy O'Connor for his workshop, "That Sentence Sucks". O'Connor has written two novels, four screenplays, and a popular National newspaper column. In "That Sentence Sucks", Billy will improve your writing skills exponentially! Using proven journalism techniques, such as explosive verbs, specific nouns, "less is more" and avoiding adverbs, he will make your stand-...

Join hosts Gene Moore and Ernesto Ortiz as they do their best to help out comedians that are new to the game! Comedians perform 3 minute sets followed by constructive critique and positive feedback from a guest panel of professional comedians and club bookers. with Hosts: Gene Moore & Ernesto Ortiz Panel: Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth (MTV) , Tony Tripoli (E! & Fashion Police), Carlos Rodriguez, Jen...

We're going meta with this one! A podcast about podcasting?? Get outta town! Sit down with Broken Drift at the 2019 San Diego Comedy Festival as we discuss all things podcasting. We chat with visiting SDCF performers and discuss everything you need to know about podcasting; how to get started, what kind of equipment you might want, things to avoid and how to interact with guests. Even veteran podc...

Who says comedy is all fun and games? Sit down with Broken Drift as we chat with touring comedians about things that go bump on the road. From bouncing checks to getting bounced from a town, these seasoned vets tell stories of some of the more horrifying experiences they've had in the business. Host: Jack Galvin Panel: Jay "Big Irish" Hollingsworth, Kane Holloway, Brian Glowacki Thank you to our s...

Join Broken Drift as we sit down with San Diego Comedy Festival performers as we discuss Comedy on the road. We hash out the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in-between. Host: Jay Hollingsworth (MTV & All Def Digital) Tony Tripoli (E! & Fashion Police) Carlos Rodriguez (Laughs Unlimited & USO) Patrick DeGuire Thank you to our sponsor, The Comedy Palace (San Diego) , for continuing to support...

Sit down with Broken Drift as we discuss Comedy Festivals and Competitions. Matt Walker and panel guests discuss how to make the most of your festival experience, why you should participate in them, what to do if you don't win, things judges hate and more. Wether you're a festival veteran or a complete newbie, this panel has a little something for everyone. Host: Matt Walker Panel Guests: Big Iris...

Sit down with us at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2018 as we discuss writing Comedy for TV with fest favorites, Big Irish Jay Hollingsworth and Tony Tripoli. We talk dad jokes, learn what it's like to get the green light, understanding the head writers process and what else is involved besides the act of writing. Special thanks to our venue and sponsor SouthSide Tavern - Flagstaff, AZ

Have a seat with Broken Drift at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2018 while we talk branding in comedy with some of our festival headliners! We discuss setting yourself apart from other comedians in the business, how your comedy career is similar to running a marathon, being the "Justin Bieber" of comedy and how important it is to stay humble and continue to learn. Featuring Special Guests: Big Irish Jay...

Join Broken Drift at Big Pine Comedy Festival 2018 for our Women in Comedy Panel! Big Pine headliners Jaye McBride & Cathy Lewis, Executive Producer Hillary Hutson and Host, Mo Urban, share their very different experiences as women in today's comedy industry. We discuss advancing in a male dominated field, dressing for the job, following your dreams and not taking no for an answer. Hosted By: Mo U...