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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Michele VanDusen and June Colson’s Clean Comedy Podcast ask their guests a unique question, “Who was your Laugh Support?” Listen in as Michele and June learn the back stories and support systems that have produced some of the best voices in clean comedy.
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The Hot Tuna to Tales of THATTOWN's Jefferson Airplane, Pleasant Garden, USA takes on the south with a little more science fiction, a lot more edge and even more fourth wall breaking. Don't be surprised to see characters from either show crossing over and making things even more confusing. The only place where you will hear Battlestar Galactica and Dale Earnhardt mentioned in one breath.
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A manga discussion podcast focusing on shojo (and josei!) series that make your heart go doki-doki. Covering classics like CLAMP’s “Cardcaptor Sakura” and Yuu Watase’s “Fushigi Yuugi” to newer favorites like Kazune Kawahara’s “My Love Story!!” and Hiro Fujiwara’s “Maid Sama!” Shojo & Tell host Ashley McDonnell discusses one series per episode with a rotating shojo superfan. We're recreating all those impassioned rants you'd have with your friends about your favorite series, just in podcast f ...
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If your idea of saving is ordering the cheapest thing on the menu and your retirement plan at this point is to marry rich, we’re here with a podcast to help you get it together. The Betches Money Please podcast presented by Public.com introduces: Berna Anat, your personal financial hype woman. Think of her as your finance obsessed bestie/overexcited Google translator. Money Please is here to guide you through the complex world of personal finance, so you don’t have to listen to your hot-brea ...
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HB! Live #027 - How to Get on Stage First Time, How to Sell Merch, Earthquake's Best Comedy Advice, + MORE
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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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HB! Live #026 - Show Production Tips, Joke Theft Stories, How to Memorize Your Set + MORE
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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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HB! Live #025 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Rehearsal Tips, Making the Most of Stage Time + MORE
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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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HB! Live #024 - Is AI Ruining Comedy?, Getting Away with Edgy Comedy, How to Run a Comedy Show + MORE
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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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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome)
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This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…
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HB! Live #023 - Keith Robinson Joins Us for a Comedy Masterclass
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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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HB! Live #022 - How to "Do" Open Mics for Young Comics, Overcoming Self Doubt, Having Fun on Stage + MORE
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HB! Live #021 - How to Find Your Comedic Voice, Breaking Writer's Block, Writing Likeable Jokes + MORE
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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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Adam Muller - Producing Two Comedy Specials in Seven Years of Comedy
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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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HB! Live #020 - How to Organize Your Jokes, Getting on Stage for the First Time, Finding Local Open Mics + MORE
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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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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh)
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This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…
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HB! Live #019 - First Open Mic Tips, How to Conquer Stage Fright, How to Write Authentic Material + MORE - comedy podcast
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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 wait list: https://forms.gle/YMsBfARi5S1dgAwz7 Donate to Sinbad here: https://www.thejourneyforward.life/ …
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HB! Live #018 - How to Generate Joke Ideas, How to Structure Your Sets, Handling Heckler Tips + MORE - comedy podcast
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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 our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Subscr…
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HB! Live #017 - Are Comedy Festivals Worth It?, Comedy Club Etiquette, Preparing for Competitions + MORE
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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 our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Subscr…
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Season Four is officially finished. Michele VanDusen and June Colson recap the amazing journey they’ve had on their fourth season of Laugh Support. This season was full of interviews filled with comedy tips, inspirations, laughter and tears. We have been blessed by our guests from the first crazy episode with a runaway suitcase all the way to our l…
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HB! Live #016 - The Tom Brady Roast, How to Analyze Your Sets, Are Comedy Classes Worth It? + MORE
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Joel and Yoshee are back sharing some killer comedy game on this week's live show. Topics covered are: The Tom Brady Roast How to Analyze Your Sets How to open your sets connecting with the audience Are comedy classes worth it? + MORE Join the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop Join our email list here: …
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When it comes to contracts, bookings, travel, health and safety…comedy can be no laughing matter. In this episode co-hosts Michele VanDusen and June Colson dive into the business of comedy. They discuss how to reach out to your target audience, website designs, thank you cards, professional attire, car and auto safety, and much much more. Of course…
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HB! Live #015 - Comedy Special Masterclass with Felicia Madison and Slade Ham
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If you've ever thought about self-producing a comedy special then this is the podcast for you. We go deep with two comedy veterans Felicia Madison and Slade Ham to share their 20+ years of comedy experience all about what comics need to know before doing a special. Some topics covered: Top mistakes comics make when producing a special How to market…
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It’s another fun-filled episode of the Laugh Support Podcast. Michele and June are still reeling over the excitement of their last interview with actor, director, author and coach TC Stallings. There were so many take-aways, as well as the exciting news that June will be in an upcoming film with TC. Let’s hope she doesn’t get paid in cash though, t…
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HB! Live #014 - Richie Satori's Sober Comedy Journey, Joel Performs in Cayman Islands, Yoshee Heckler Story, + MORE
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Joel and Yoshee are back to share their shocking weekends working the comedy road and our comedy family Richie Satori joins the show to share his sober journey and how he's built a business with it. Everyone can learn from his intentional approach to comedy and creating his own success every step of the way. Join the clean comedy workshop wait list…
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EXCLUSIVE-We have the Scoop! And we are not talking about ice cream. But you may scream when you hear the awesome insider information revealed on this episode of Laugh Support. Michele and June welcome to the show, the one and only…TC Stallings. That’s right, the star of War Room, My Brother’s Keeper, No Vacancy, and many more amazing films. TC is …
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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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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman)
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This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…
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Total Eclipse or Total Meltdown! Who says we have to choose? June may have stared into the sun too long because she came into this episode like her brain was on fire. Michele “chiad” the perfect Tea combination to keep everything from getting unbe-leaf-ably out of control. However, we’ve discovered June’s new delivery style could be that of a ranti…
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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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You’ve heard of Twin Telepathy…but have you heard of Twin Tilapia? She’s BACK! DryBar Comedian Christy Conder (aka June’s comedy twin) joins Michele and June Bug to talk about her DryBar Comedy Special, “Results Not Typical”. Laugh Support can tell you the results are better than typical on Christy’s special as she has received over a million views…
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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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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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Every bunny needs some bunny who is all ears and June admits with her tip of the day that she is an egg-cellent listener. You’ll want to Hare all Michele has to say about her family’s holiday traditions (or lack thereof) and there is a hilarious story about June dying and how she discovered she was NOT in heaven! This episode is punny, funny, and h…
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Covers all three volumes of Legal Drug by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …
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Co Hosts Michele VanDusen and June Colson are counting down the days to the 2024 CCA Connect Retreat June 3rd, 4th, 5th in Fishers, IN. The ladies discuss how they met and became besties because of a Christian Comedy Association event. They share details on how comics can register for this summer’s gathering and Michele is going above and beyond wi…
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