Best Young Pros Talk Podcasts (2024)

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Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout! 33:42

2h ago33:42

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Send us a Text Message. It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English. We talk about some of the most common reasons why ESL teachers might feel burnt out, and then offer some suggestions for how to fill your well back up again befor…

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We ask owner Mike Vandale: Who were the Calgary Storm? 45:16

4h ago45:16

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We take a walk down memory lane with Michael Vandale, who was the owner of the Calgary Storm pro team that played between 2001 and 2003. Vandale talks about the genesis of the club, the initial successes in 2001 followed by many losses in the next two years. He recounts why he gave up on the team midway through the 2003 season and the legacy of the…

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HB! Live #025 - Winston Hodges Joins Us to Talk His Don't Tell Special, Crowd Work Tips, + MORE 1:02:54

12h ago1:02:54

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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! Watch Winston's Don't Tell here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fn1pJOqdgc Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hot…

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HYROX Qualification System - The Pros and Cons. 1:45:27

4h ago1:45:27

1:45:27

In this episode, the RB squad talks about the pros and cons of the new Hyrox Major season and the World Championships qualifications. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Brakken's late takes 07:23 Quick Olympic Talks 15:44 Hyrox Qualification 24/25 System 19:08 Happy with stability 21:00 Two races minimum for time qualifiers 48:22 LCQ backfill for World Champs 58:00…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

22m ago2:11:36

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Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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League 1 Alberta regular season wraps up, women’s final is cancelled 35:44

3h ago35:44

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The League One Alberta regular season has wrapped up and Calgary Blizzard are the women's division champions. They will go to Hamilton in August for the interprovincial championships. We interview Blizzard head coach Diogo Raposo about their season, what happened to the league playoff final match and look ahead to the tournament in Hamilton. We rev…

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Spartan USNS is a Wrap and Deka Ultra is a Success w/ Matt B. Davis! 2:09:46

3h ago2:09:46

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HB! Live #027 - How to Get on Stage First Time, How to Sell Merch, Earthquake's Best Comedy Advice, + MORE 50:19

5h ago50:19

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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 my writing workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/writingworkshop Get Hot Breath! Merch here: https://joel-byars-shop.creator-spring.com/ Watch Earthquake's interview: https://www.youtu…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

7d ago1:59:27

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AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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What grade would you give Cavalry FC for the first half of the 2024 season? 45:26

8h ago45:26

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Cavalry FC have reached the mid point of their CPL season. We review their loss against York United, preview their match on the weekend vs Forge and talk about the positives and negatives we noticed in the first 14 matches. Our interview is with Christian Greco-Taylor. He is currently with Pacific FC and is also playing for Canada in the upcoming C…

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Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class 14:35

12d ago14:35

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Send us a Text Message. Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared first language with the students in an ESL/EFL class. ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and M…

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HB! Live #026 - Show Production Tips, Joke Theft Stories, How to Memorize Your Set + MORE 41:21

7d ago41:21

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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! Apply to be in this Sunday's live writing workshop here: https://forms.gle/1acdHLBSEGNrthj2A Get the pre recorded Comedy Writing Video Workshop here: https://joelbyarscomedy.gumroad.com/l/writedai…

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Spartan Utah USNS and DEKA Ultra Preview 1:53:39

13d ago1:53:39

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In this episode, the RB squad previews the upcoming events for Spartan Race Utah and DEKAFIT Ultra in Fort Wayne, IN. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 01:19 Spartan Utah USNS Preview 10:38 Men's Top Contenders 22:18 Women's Top Contenders 29:20 Hoka Tecton X 3 - Quick Look!! 32:27 First Ever Deka Ultra 36:25…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

19m ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Should Foothills WFC stick with UWS? 45:55

16h ago45:55

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Foothills WFC demolished FC Arizona on the weekend to complete their season. We recap their year and discuss what's next. Is it worth keeping a UWS team going with NSL and League One Alberta now in the mix? Our interview this week is with Karim Bachir Bey. Karim grew up in Calgary and plays for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. This summer h…

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HB! Live #025 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Rehearsal Tips, Making the Most of Stage Time + MORE 56:42

14d ago56:42

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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 comedy writing workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/writingworkshop Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/gr…

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Spartan Ultra WC Recap and OCR Power Rankings 1:36:59

4d ago1:36:59

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In this episode, the RB squad covers the recent Spartan Ultra World Championships in Morzine, France, and the allure of ultra racing. Then, they rank the current top ten athletes in OCR. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Spartan Ultra WC Recap 06:41 Spartan Ultra World Champs Results 08:55 Fantasy Results 16:20 The…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

5d ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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From Alberta to Paris: An assistant referee's journey 47:28

26d ago47:28

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This week we interview Mike Barwegan, who is a FIFA match official who has been appointed to referee at the Paris Olympics. We talk about how he got into officiating, what a typical road trip looks like and how if feels to be going to the Olympics. We review Cavalry FC's loss vs Halifax last weekend and preview their match vs Valour in Winnipeg. Lo…

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Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners 12:27

28d ago12:27

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Send us a Text Message. Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as student-centred as possible, doing a needs analysis and focusing on vocabulary. Fin…

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HB! Live #024 - Is AI Ruining Comedy?, Getting Away with Edgy Comedy, How to Run a Comedy Show + MORE 49:08

1M ago49:08

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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 Joel's Clean Workshop: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/clean-workshop Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Get tickets to Joel's Knoxville show: https://orangehatcomedy.…

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Spartan Ultra World Champs Draft & More Track and Field 2:23:30

11d ago2:23:30

2:23:30

In this episode, the RB squads draft teams for the upcoming Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. Then they discuss the remainder of the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠00:00 Intro 05:51 Spartan Ultra World Champs Details 38:17 Spartan Ultra WC Draft 01:18:43 Track and Field!!#spartan…

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

12d ago2:07:50

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Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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Jose Escalante loan ends and Grace Stordy interview 50:39

15d ago50:39

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This week we interview Grace Stordy of Foothills WFC. We discuss rejoining Foothills this summer, her first pro experience in Portugal and ask what's next. We review Cavalry's draw last week vs Ottawa and talk about the upcoming Canada Day matchup in Halifax. The transfer window is coming up and this one might be more compelling than usual. Daan Kl…

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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast 55:17

16d ago55:17

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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, we are joined by Jason Feairheller , a multidirectional speed expert and host of the Game Speed Podcast. Jason shares his journey into the sports performance industry, his favorite TV shows, and music interests.We delve into…

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HB! Live #023 - Keith Robinson Joins Us for a Comedy Masterclass 55:14

1M ago55:14

55:14

Keith Robinson joins us to answer your questions and promote his new Netflix special. With 30+ years in the game, he drops a lot of must hear gems for comics. Some topics covered are: How to write authentic jokes Most common young comic mistakes The problem with crowd work How to act in a green room +MORE Join our email list here: https://hotbreath…

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The young guns of DEKAFIT and Olympic Trials Track and Field 1:58:51

18d ago1:58:51

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In this episode, the RB squads chat about the recent race in Concord, North Carolina, and spend a good chunk of time chatting about the Olympic Track and Field Olympic Trials. 00:00 Intro 02:45 DEKAFIT Concord NC04:30 Results 06:13 Deka Women's Recap17:13 Deka Doubles Chat 22:55 Deka Men's Recap 42:35 Ronco's 5k time 50:44 Spartan Weekend Results 5…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

1M ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP 27:31

22d ago27:31

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Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exam scores with these pro-level tips! Find Out More: TOEFL Reading Tips IELTS Speaki…

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An "Exceptional Young Talent" is joining Cavalry FC 33:37

1M ago33:37

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This week's episode features a review of the Cavs match last week vs Vancouver in Kelowna and previews Friday's match vs Ottawa at Spruce Meadows. Tommy Wheeldon Jr hinted the club will sign a new player under the CPL's "Exceptional Young Talent" program. We speculate who it could be. Wrapping up our Cavalry discussion, we interview Fraser Aird who…

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HB! Live #022 - How to "Do" Open Mics for Young Comics, Overcoming Self Doubt, Having Fun on Stage + MORE 54:33

1M ago54:33

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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 Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.co…

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OCR Generations, Hyrox Drug Testing, and Shoe Talk! 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

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In this episode, the RB squad chat about the OCR European Championships, some residual conversations from the HYROX World Championships, and the newest footwear we look forward to. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 09:20 OCR European Championships 17:35 15k Controversy 24:45 Should the Euro Champs be the Worl…

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

26d ago1:58:08

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Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Who were the Calgary Boomers? 39:04

1M ago39:04

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In this week's episode, we review of the Cavs 1-0 victory over Forge last weekend. We also look ahead to the neutral site match this weekend in Kelowna vs Vancouver FC. Our interview this week is with Juli Sorochan of Callies United of League One Alberta. Juli has also spent time in the Philippines national youth team program. We discuss how her fi…

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HYROX 2024 World Champs Recap 1:38:03

1M ago1:38:03

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In this episode, the full RB squad discusses the event of the year, the Hyrox World Championships. The team goes over the results, their implications, and some rumors for next season. #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace

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HB! Live #021 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Breaking Writer's Block, Writing Likeable Jokes + MORE 49:51

2M ago49:51

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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 our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop Adam Muller's interview: https://episodes.fm/102…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

1M ago2:26:24

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We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Adam Muller - Producing Two Comedy Specials in Seven Years of Comedy 53:13

2M ago53:13

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Adam Muller returns to give us the good, the bad, and the struggle of self-producing two comedy specials in just seven years of doing comedy. Watch Adam's special here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6K9eafHsrk Listen to Adam's other interview here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7053d7b6-c202-4052-9a2d-7331d38eae0f Join our email list here:…

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Task Based Learning and Teaching 33:21

2M ago33:21

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Send us a Text Message. Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of the classic activities to use. Find Out More: Task-Based Language Teaching Intro t…

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Cavalry draws yet again and Moe El Gandour interview 38:41

1M ago38:41

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This week we start with a review of the Cavs 1-1 draw with Pacific and look ahead to their match against Forge at Spruce Meadows on Saturday afternoon. Foothills WFC had their UWS home opener last weekend against rival Santa Clarita Blue Heat. We were both at the match and give our thoughts. Our interview this week is with Moe El Gandour. He's curr…

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HB! Live #020 - How to Organize Your Jokes, Getting on Stage for the First Time, Finding Local Open Mics + MORE 35:40

2M ago35:40

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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! How to Organize Your Jokes Getting on Stage for the First Time Finding Local Open Mics + MORE Join the Clean Comedy Workshop wait list: https://forms.gle/gxc63pheeuKsTsUA6 Join our email list here…

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