Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

Ben Brainard is one of social media's fastest rising starts with millions of followers across all platforms. He joins us to break down both the creative and business side of social media to help comics level up their own accounts. We've interviewed a lot of social media comics on this show but this is the most tactical and educational to date. Listen and learn from this essential social media mast...

Gary Abdo is a comedy industry veteran with 30+ years experience owning comedy clubs and representing some of the biggest names in both stand-up comedy and social media comedy. The lines between social media and stage are connected now more than even and Gary joins us to share exactly what comics should and shouldn't do to get booked and build a viral social media following. Listen and learn from...

Arizona's own Jerry Krull won this month's $100 Joke Contest and joined us live on our YouTube channel to share the sauce on how he did it. Although new to stand-up, Jerry has years of experience and training on comedy writing and his set is a prime example of that. His 3 step process to writing his winning set is: 1. Start with free writing 2. Edit out fluff words 3. Organize into jokes During th...

Sean Larkins is a good friend of the show and a 20+ year comedy veteran here to share funny Kevin Hart stories, lessons learned from opening for Cedric the Entertainer, how to book a writing job on TV, plus much more. Sean is a comic that loves helping comics and his episode is going to change the way you view comedy. Listen, learn, and share! Follow Sean on social media here: https://www.instagra...

Red Grant is a comedy vet taking his calling to the next level by running for Mayor of DC. This interview is a rare glimpse into the real world influence comedy can have on culture and community. Listen and learn from one of the best in the game about how to become a comedian that makes a positive difference in the world. Support Red's movement here: https://grant4mayor.com/ Follow Red on Instagra...

David A. Arnold is one of the games most respected TV writers and producers but his stand-up has always gone under the radar until now. He just dropped his newest Netflix special produced by Kevin Hart and joins us to share all the behind the scenes sauce on his 28 year comedy grind that prepared him for this moment. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidaarnold/ Subscribe t...

Hot Breath! favorite Sandy Bernstein is back on the show as our July $100 contest winner to share joke writing tips, lessons learned from producing several shows, and much more all to help you level up. Sandy has won this contest several times and this interviews shares how! Sandy's Links" https://www.instagram.com/sandybernsteincomedy/ https://www.sandybernsteincomedy.com/ https://www.tryitoutcom...

If you've ever thought about starting a podcast or want to make your current one better, this is the episode for you. Chris Mancini has been in the podcasting game since the industry's beginning and is here to share all the lessons he learned the hard way so you don't have to. Listen, learn, and share! Check out Chris' podcasts here: https://www.whitecatentertainment.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube...

Lavell Crawford didn’t know how to get paid as a beginner comedian , so how he started making money? Listen from the comic himself. Lavell Crawford is a stand up comedian and actor, he is talking about money and his finances! From not knowing how to make money from stand up comedy to buying a home and franchise for his wife he says he have been blessed to make a lot of money. If you want to know h...

Mike Binder has directed Bill Burr comedy specials, an Adam Sandler movie, The Comedy Store Documentary, and much more. He joins us to discuss everything comedy in his 30+ years of experience. Check out Mike's site here: https://standupworld.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1

Brandon Lewin is taking his years of experience in digital marketing for Fortune 500 companies and bringing it to comedy with his company Big Laugh Comedy (producing shows for comics like Joe Rogan, Ron White, and many more). This interview is a front row seat to comedy marketing advice and how young comics can change the game for the better. Join Big Laugh Comedy here: https://www.startengine.com...

Jordan Wilson is this month's $100 Contest Winner and jumps on to share advice for young comics on how to get on stage and start making friends in your comedy scene. Join our comedy writing masterclass here: https://hotbreathmedia.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Topics covered are: Joke Writing Tips How to Get on Stage Producing Your...

Get Katherine's Salt Daddy Album Here: https://amzn.to/3Nl2GDZ 👈 See this interview and 400+ more on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod Katherine is an Atlanta-based comedian and human golden retriever: playful, silly, and loves being let out of her crate. She tours all over the Southeast and has opened for Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, and David Spade. Katherine has fe...

Fresh off his new Netflix special, Paul Virzi joins us to share all the sauce behind working with Pete Davidson, Bill Burr and more. Only a comic 20+ years in the game can share the stories and insights revealed in this podcast. Listen, learn, and share! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmed...

Jeremiah Watkins returns for his third Hot Breathisode to help us level up our social media content game (in a way that won't make us go crazy!). Listen and learn from one of the most creative comedians in the game. His emphasis having FUN is the key to unlocking your social media stardom. Enjoy and share! Listen to Jeremiah's other interviews with us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSOfdcB0...

Ben Palmer has been a friend of the show since the beginning and has recently gone viral now selling out venues across the country. This episode is one of our most raw and revealing sharing stories of the early comedy grind (including getting slapped on stage) and what it's like to go viral. We all feel pressured to create more and more content but what happens when it actually works? Ben holds no...

Sean Millea has quickly grown from a film student at NYU to viral social media comedian now working for social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk and One37PM. Going viral is more important now more than ever and Sean is here to share all the sauce on how we can do it at any level of our comedy career. This is a MUST SEE social media masterclass so listen, learn, and share! Follow Sean Millea Here: https:/...

Steven Rogers is back to for a third interview to close out our trilogy on how to produce your own comedy special. Despite having success performing on Colbert and Corden while also touring with Brian Regan, Steven Rogers wanted to produce his own special and had no idea how or where to start. We've been lucky enough to document Steven's process from idea to final product and it's a must listen fo...

Jerry "the Joke Doctor" Corley is one of our most requested guests and for good reason. Every time he comes on the show he drops must hear comedy game you can't catch anywhere else. Most people would make you pay to hear the level of comedy education in this episode, but Jerry holds nothing back to help you level up ASAP. Listen, learn, and SHARE! We are a for comics by comics community and sharin...

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join this Wednesday's livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod?sub_confirmation=1 Topics covered: How to Write Jokes How to Get on Stage First Time Quitting Your Job for Comedy Comedy Festivals & Getting Booked Getting Courage to Perform How to Prep Your Set Hosting Tips How to Promote a Sold-Out Show Check out our classes and workshops here: https...

Toronto comic Bob Kirk won our May $100 Joke Contest and joins us to share how so you can do the same next month. Enjoy! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod?sub_confirmation=1 Join our masterclass here: https://hotbreathmedia.podia.com/writing-with-confidence Follow Bob on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobkirkcomedy

We've interview the top comedy authors in the world and this episode shares our biggest takeaways and must hear advice for comics to level up their game fast! Listen and learn! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotBreathPod?sub_confirmation=1 Full Author Episodes Below: Jerry Corley - https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/jerry-corley-comedy-masterclass Wayne Federm...

This finale episode of our comedy author series with Jerry "The Joke Dr." Corley is a must hear for anyone looking to make comedy their full-time job. You will leave this interview with a new perspective and inspiration on turning comedy into a career. Listen, learn, and share! Submit your voicemail here: http://bit.ly/HotBreathVoicemail Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/HotBre...

Veteran comedian and adjunct USC professor Wayne Federman joins us to share must hear stories of working with some of comedy's best comics and what we can all learn from them. This is a fun and educational episode you'll want to hear more than once. Get Wayne's Book here: https://amzn.to/37bN1YT Learn more about our educational resources here: https://hotbreathmedia.com/

Nate Cosby is a new comic already making big waves with his first $100 Joke Contest victory! This is a great episode to learn from a new comic about how he writes jokes, his favorite techniques, and how he got on stage for the first time. Listen, learn, and share! Follow Nate on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/realNateCosby Join our comedy writing masterclass here: https://hotbreathmedia.podia.c...