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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Host Meldon Williams brings the comedy community a podcast that explores things through the eyes of an up and coming stand up comedian, and gets the chance to interview some of the hottest comics in the business!
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Unconventional Leaders is a show designed for creative visionaries committed to disrupting their industries and making a significant impact in the world. Hosted by Heather Parady, the show features weekly conversations with creative professionals who have built inspiring careers going the unconventional path.
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POPS AND THE RICAN | Join Comedian Dennis Tooley and Comedian Steve Rivera on our journey to introduce the local comedy scene. Tune in as we connect with local comedians in Indianapolis Indiana and abroad and chop it up on all sorts of topics. We have a lot to fix and learn so help us and grow with us as we network and connect with these talented entertainers! @popsandtherican FB/popsandtherican https://guttyscomedyclub.com/pops-and-the-rican Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify. ...
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Developing a Clear Vision for Your Creative Career with Hot Breath Comedian, Joel Byars
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Today, I connected with Joel Byars, stand-up comedian and the founder and host of Hot Breath Comedy Network. In this conversation, we discussed navigating ambition as a creative and developing a clear vision for your career. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/26 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: How do you stay grounded while t…
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Comedy Student Masterclass - How to Become a Comedian with Joel Byars and Eu-Rway Chew
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Young comic Eu-Rway Chew recently interviewed me for a school project about how to become a comedian and I was so inspired I had to share this with the #HotBreathiverse. We go deep on the reality of becoming a comedian and how you can benefit from everything I learned the hard way. Listen, learn and share! Join my clean comedy workshop waitlist: ht…
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HB! Live #013 - How to Handle Hecklers Masterclass
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Fresh off one of his wildest heckler experiences ever, Joel breaks down his best tips for how to handle hecklers of all types. Topics covered are: How to identify the type of heckler Tricks to getting the audience on your side How to handle "nice" hecklers A heckler checklist +MORE Join the clean comedy workshop wait list here: https://forms.gle/XK…
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HB! Live #012 - The Comedian Financial Masterclass with Tammara Buckey (Taxes, Write Offs, LLCs, + MORE)
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Tammara Buckey joins us to share her 20+ of financial industry experience and help us treat comedy like a business. This is the boring side of comedy that can make or break your career so listen up and share with your fellow comics Topics covered are: What can you write off? What software to use for tracking expenses? What is an LLC? How to treat c…
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Overcoming BURNOUT and Finding the HEART of the Story | Documentary Filmmaker Carlos Andrés Cuervo
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Today, I connected with Carlos Cuervo, a cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and photojournalist. In this conversation, we dig into how to navigate burnout as creatives, how boundaries can help our creativity grow further, and how, despite not feeling like a leader, the fact that you’re effectively communicating your message may already make yo…
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HB! Live #011 - Dave Attell's New Special Review, Generating New Joke Ideas, Balancing Competive Comedians + MORE
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We're back to help answer all your comedy questions! On this week's Hot Breath! Live we discuss: Dave Attell's New Special Dealing with competition in comedy How to generate new jokes Finding sources for material +MORE Join the Clean Comedy Workshop wait list: https://forms.gle/jo13KHL6kWq7XyDPA Listen to my student interview here: https://hotbreat…
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4 Steps to Developing Your Best Ideas with the Founder of The Onion | Scott Dikkers
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In this episode, I talk with Scott Dikkers, a comedy writer and the founder of The Onion, where he served as their owner and editor-in-chief for 30 years. Today, Scott shares his 4-step process for coming up with the BEST ideas, why feedback groups are the missing ingredient for most creatives, and why "being boring is good". ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES…
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HB! Live #010 - Clean Comedy Tips, Show Production Mistakes, Writing Technique Advice + MORE
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Join the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop 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…
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Creative Boredom, Ideation Process, and Throwing Caution to the Wind with 2x Emmy-winning Director Eric Anderson
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Today, I connected with two-time Emmy-winning Director Eric Anderson to discuss how to develop our ideas and foster creativity, the process of bringing our ideas to life, the differences between big-scale productions and being a content creator, and why sometimes you should just throw caution to the wind (because playing it safe can get kinda borin…
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HB! Live #009 - Yoshee Did Comedy in Spain, Is Clean Comedy Harder? + MORE
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We're back with plenty to talk about after our week "off" so buckle up comedy fam! Topics covered are: Cultural differences in comedy Is clean comedy harder? + MORE Join Joel's Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop Watch Ronnie Jordan's killer birthday party show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlSKiR6kyOk…
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Today we are talking with content creator, actor, and writer Adam Rose (known for that lovely blue cardigan you see on the internet) to hear about his journey as an entertainer, his creative process, and why he believes creativity “requires speed”. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/23 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Blending…
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Comedy Chatter Podcast -- Season 4 Ep 3 - Rob Haze
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After a two year hiatus, Mel is back with an all new episode of the CCPodcast! This go-round, he got the chance to interview one of his favorites, Atlanta native Rob Haze! On location at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, where Haze was headlining, they chatted about TI as a rapper turned comic, Haze's early days doing "poetry comedy" in college, and h…
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Burn the Ships, Change Your Environment, Be More Creative | J. Vladimir
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To do something outside of the box in your life and career, you are going to have to take risks (shocker right?). Although we say we want “x” with our lives, are we taking the necessary steps to get there? Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with J. Vladimir, an innovative artist who blends the world of editorial fashion photography with modern p…
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HB! Live #008 - How to Write Clean Comedy Topics, Developing Natural Delivery, Yoshee's New Comedy Special,
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Topics covered are: Yoshee's New Comedy Special How to Write Clean Comedy Topics Is roasting a dying art? How to not deliver like a robot? + 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 o…
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Pete Lee - Social Media Tips, The Creative Process of Joke Writing, The Comedian Mindset - comedy podcast
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If you don’t know by now, Hot Breath! is all about helping cultivate the next generation of great comics by creating the world’s most supportive comedy community. We are all about comics helping comics which is why I’m so excited to say Pete Lee is on the show today! He is a 26 year overnight success that accredits is positive mindset to perseverin…
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Improve Your Service-Based Business with THIS | Dr. Michael Sonick
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Learning how to truly connect with others is a skill set. If you are providing a service, you have to invest time in learning human psychology and developing your communication skills to adapt to a variety of people. Today, I connected with Dr. Michael Sonick, an internationally-known, highly-regarded authority in the field of Dental Implantology a…
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HB! Live #007 - The Struggle of Producing a Special, How to Create More Content + MORE
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This is one of our most candid episodes yet diving deep into the topic of overcoming self-doubt and having the confidence to create your own opportunities. 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 Subs…
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How to be a Better Storyteller | Matthew Dicks | Author of Storyworthy
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I read the book Storyworthy a couple of years ago, and it has been one of my “go-to” books on the art of storytelling. Today, I got to connect with its author, Matthew Dicks, who is an international bestselling author, columnist, playwright, teacher, and a beast in storytelling! In this conversation, we dig into how to deliver your message in a way…
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Rome Green - The Business of Comedy, Comedian Content Tips, The Mindset of a Comedian - comedy podcast
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We’re getting deep today comedy fam… This week’s episode will definitely have you thinking as I sit down with OG Hot Breathren Rome Green. He was a member of YouTube’s first comedy group, Dormtainment, who built such a big following they got a show on Comedy Central. They were the FIRST comedy group to bridge the gap between YouTube and TV. So he h…
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How to Make Your Content WORK | Nicky Saunders
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How do you stay focused on your mission, heart, and calling when you feel like you have to communicate it all in a world with an attention span of only 60 seconds? Today’s guest is a content strategist for some of your favorite speakers and influencers, and she has built her platform training and guiding other leaders on how to effectively use soci…
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HB! Live #006 - Are Festivals Worth It?, Networking Tips, When to Film a Special, + MORE
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Topics covered are: Review of West End Comedy Fest The Value of Festivals Rachel Feinstein's Crazy Comedy Pace Networking Tips for Introverts When are you ready to film a comedy special? + MORE Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here:…
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Rob Haze's Grind from Open Mics to Tonight Show and Comedy Specials
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Our first guest ever Rob Haze returns for our first live podcast ever to promote his first ever comedy special. That's a lot to digest just like this interview sharing a rare peak behind the curtain of what it takes to make it in comedy today. We get into the good and the bad of pursuing your comedy dreams and what he's learned the hard way so you …
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What Does It REALLY Take to Get in Shape? (Not What You Think) | Pernilla Stryker
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Pernilla Stryker is a complete powerhouse. A fitness influencer and charismatic content creator with the best abs I have ever seen. Literally, how does she do it? Friends, it may not be what you think. I met her a few months ago and was super impressed with her energy and resolve to not only push herself outside of her comfort zone but also her ded…
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HB! Live #005 - How to Self-Produce a Comedy Special with Adam Muller
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NYC comic Adam Muller returns to share his experience self-producing his second comedy special in just 7 years of doing comedy. We get into all the goods on how you can produce your own comedy special. Listen and learn all the mistakes he made the hard way so you don't have to. Adam's first interview here: https://hotbreath.captivate.fm/episode/com…
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Staying Rooted in Faith (Even Through Your Doubt) | Elec Simon
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For the past several years, I have seen today's guest perform at a conference and have just been blown away not only by his talent but also by his ability to connect with a crowd. His name is Elec Simon. If you have seen him perform once, there is no chance that you could forget him. With over 20 years of experience performing and wowing crowds of …
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HB! Live #004 - Expanding One Liners, Clean Comedy Tips, Reviewing Sets + MORE - comedy podcast
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Topics covered are: Dusty Slay's Netflix Special How to review your sets VR Comedy Taylor Tomlinson’s New Show Clean Comedy Tips How to expand one liners into longer bits + MORE Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HotBreathPod Check out our joke writing workshop: https://pro.hotbreathmedia.com/5-steps-to-funny Join our Facebook group: https:/…
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Gaining TRACTION as an Artist and Building Your Music Career | Chad Lawson
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What does it really take to get your creative work in front of more people and make a real living from your craft? Some say not to worry about the money, but how can you stay true to your art while still moving the ball forward? Today, I connected with Chad Lawson, an American pianist and composer, who found that sweet spot between the business sid…
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HB! Live #003 - How to Memorize Material, Asking for Stage Time, Standing out on Social Media + MORE - comedy podcast
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We're back with a great episode to help you level up your comedy game quickly! Joel shares a hilarious story of the only guest to cut his interview short, Yoshee announces his new comedy special taping, and much more! Topics covered are: Joel's favorite new social media comedian Sitting vs. Standing on stage How to memorize material Climbing the co…
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Alter Egos, High Performance, and the MYTH of Authenticity | Todd Herman
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Is being yourself truly 'enough'? What if there were multiple versions of you that you could access to perform at your best, depending on the situation? I recently shared a video on this topic and received some skepticism (fair pushback) regarding the idea of creating an 'Alter Ego'. In response, I reached out to Todd Herman, a performance coach an…
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HB! Live #002 - Katt Williams Controversy, Jo Koy Bombing, Clean vs. Dirty Comedy + MORE
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We're back with killer episode hitting on all the topics from comedy headlines to practical comedy advice based on your questions from this week's live Q&A. Topics covered are: Joel's Hilarious Katt Williams story What comics can learn from Katt Williams How Jo Koy's bomb saved The Golden Globes Clean vs. Dirty Comedy Building a local following onl…
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HB! Live #001 - The Future of Hot Breath!, 2024 Comics to Watch, Comedy Trend Predictions + MORE
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Happy New Year Hot Breathiverse and welcome to our first official episode of HB! Live 2024. In addition to interviewing your favorite comics, we're going to start experimenting with different styles of content to help you level up your comedy game faster. This episode is from our weekly YouTube livestream we do every Tuesday at 5PM EST. Listen and …
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We're back with the final episode of 2023 and our first ever "best of" episode. Joel and Yoshee breakdown their top 5 episodes of 2023 and see how they compare to what the analytics say the top 5 are. We'd also love to hear what your time 5 episodes of 2023 are so join our Facebook group below to join the conversation. Join our email list here: htt…
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