Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

Updated: 24 Mar 2025 • 285 episodes
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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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In this episode of Hot Breath!, we interview Derek Stroup, who shares his journey from struggling with DUIs and living at home to becoming one of the top comics in the game. Derek discusses the grind of comedy, the importance of finding one's identity, and the lessons learned from comedy legends. He emphasizes the sign

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We're back with another Hot Breath! 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

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In this episode we discuss their experiences at the West End Comedy Fest, highlighting the importance of community in comedy. We also dive into Andrew Schultz's latest comedy special, analyzing its structure, humor, and the evolution of comedy specials in the age of social media. The conversation emphasizes the signifi

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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! You can join the March contest here: https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7tv9v08GHbfO28a Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: htt

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This episode of Hot Breath! features the winner of the February 2025 Clean Comedy Contest, Helen Anderson. Helen shares her experience crafting a brand-new 60-second comedy set, battling perfectionism, and embracing self-promotion. We dive into the writing process, the power of deadlines, and how clean comedy can open

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Joel woke up at 3AM to be back in time to record this one of a kind episode. He reflects on working with Matt Rife and the top lessons learned every comic should know. Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our Pat

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