The Art of Bombing: A Comedy Podcast

Episode 111: Work relationships, yay or nay? This episode my guests are comedians Kelly Collins & Andrew Witzel who also happen to be a couple. We had a great conversation about relationships in comedy, taking breaks from comedy, support groups, and different comedy scenes. Plus lots more! Rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Be...

Episode 110: You have a nice voice, you should be a voice actor...or should you? This week in a very special episode recorded live at SiouxperCon, my guest is South Dakota native & voice acting legend Wally Wingert (Family Guy, Tonight Show, Invader Zim). We had a great conversation about comedy, improv, and voice acting. Wally shared some excellent tips for inspiring voice actors! Plus more!...

Episode 109: Do overs, T-shirts, and Goodwill. In this episode Dan sits down with Lincoln, NE based comedian Patrick Clark. They had a great conversation about t-shirts, puns, audiences that don't care, and dealing with hecklers. Plus lots more! Please subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

Episode 108: Festivals and hotel breakfast. This week my guest is Tom Chillstrom, a Minneapolis based comedian. We had a great conversation about hotel breakfasts, comedy festivals, indy wrestling, after parties and comedy in the summer. Plus lots more! Please subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Episode 107: Comfort food. This week my guest is Chef Omar Thornton of O So Good. We talked about failing as a chef, similarities between cooking & comedy, running a restaurant and coming back from rock bottom. Plus lots more! Please subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Episode 106: Building you tool box. This week my guest is comedian, Improvisor, & Brave New Workshop instructor, Sarah McPeck! We had a great conversation about learning new skills to add to your tool box, improv vs. Stand-up, formal training, and giving back to your community. Plus lots more! Please subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombin...

Episode 105: Building a community! This week my guest is Brian Broekemeier founder of SiouxperCon & Empire Comic Press. We had a great conversation about the importance of building a community, charity, family, and the rewards & woes of business ownership. Plus lots more! Please subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a...

Episode 104: This week I sat down with Los Angeles based comedian, Jimmy Callaway and Kansas City based comedian Aaron Naylor. We had a great conversation about getting banned, moving to a new scene, life on the road, comics heckling other comics, and encouraging children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Episode 103: This week I sat down with Drew Hehir, a fantastic Twin Cities, MN based comedian. We had a wonderful conversation about moving to Germany, writing, performing under the influence and more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-...

Episode 102: Who knew comedy could be so dangerous? This week my guest, Daryl Wayne Horner talks about dangerous comedy shows and fights breaking out. He talks about the Twin Cities comedy history along with the negative effects of being a jerk and performing under the influence. Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a...

Episode 101: Have you ever wanted to be in a commercial? This week my guest is Willie Macc (College Hill), a stand-up comedian & commercial actor based in LA. We had a great conversation about performing outside of your city limits, different audiences, being able to stretch your performance, and how stand-up can help with acting. Plus more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-a...

Episode 100: This is a super jam packed episode! Bo Gella turns the table on Dan to talk about bombing at a movie audition. Skyler Bolks calls the "Bomb Squad" hotline to tell his story about a crazy show and Dan talks to Sam Miller about public speaking, day jobs, & more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Episode 99: How much radio have you done? This week my guest is Meryl Klemow a radio personality from 100.7 San Diego. We talked about going from podcasting to radio, changing the vibe of morning radio, Improv skills needed for radio, being live, and stress of radio. Plus more! Subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporte...

Episode 98: What's the worst hotel you've stayed in? This week I'm joined by Josh Alton & Nathan Hults and we talked about bad hotel experiences. We also talked about traveling long distances for very little money, comedy contests, and cancelled shows. Plus lots more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Episode 97: Are you better than you were six months ago? This week my guest is Bo Gella and we talked about being better than we were six months ago, having a life outside of comedy, writing & editing, and playing to the back of the room. Plus lots more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of...

Episode 96: He was "Happy To Be Here"! This week my guest is Ali Sultan (Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City), and we had a great conversation about what it takes to get better, staying true to yourself, the importance of watching other comedians as a learning experience, and of course Ali's new album "Happy To Be Here". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message B...

Episode 95: Hosting, it's not a cake walk, it's a job! This week my guest is Andy Mattfield (Hard Day Diaries) and we talk about the job of hosting, Improv, home ownership, drinking days, and audiences that are too polite. Plus lots more! Be sure to subscribe, rate, & review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

Episode 94: Have you put out an album? Perhaps you've wondered about that process, this week my guest is Dan Schlissel CEO and founder of Stand Up! Records and we talked about comedy & record labels. How streaming services have changed the game, marketing yourself, the importance of contract attorney's, and what to expect from having an album, but more importantly we discuss the importance of...

Episode 93: Do you own a business? Or have you wanted to? This week my guest is Kayce Jones an entrepreneur based in San Diego, CA that has had much success as an online Etsy retailer, Sugarberry Memorials.  We talked about pros & cons of self-employment, online retail, social media marketing, customer service, and parenting. Then we talk about having beef in comedy scenes and what it really m...