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A Recast of ‘Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)’

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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Recastable Episodes (362)

1. #127 - "How to Write a TV Pilot with Vladimir CaamaƱo" April 16, 2018
2. #128 - "How to Stay Focused on Your Goals with Nema Williams" April 23, 2018
3. #129 - Mia Jackon: Amy Schumer Advice, Must Know Comic Mistakes, Goal Setting Tactics April 30, 2018
4. #130 - "How to Find Your Voice on Stage with Dusty Slay" May 7, 2018
5. #131 - "How to Film Your Comedy Special with Media Producer Rod Rose" May 14, 2018
6. #132 - "How to Get Paid Doing Comedy with Jeff Justice" May 21, 2018
7. #133- Lavar Walker: Working BTS on Uncle Drew, Fighting Mike Epps, Building an Organic Following + MORE May 28, 2018
8. #134 - How to Network Business with Celebrities feat. 85 South Show Producer Chad Oubre June 4, 2018
9. #135 - Karlous Miller's Show Business Secrets Every Real Comedian Should Know June 11, 2018
10. #136 - "Aaron Chewning Reveals How to Create Consistent Viral Content Using the Fortune 500 Formula" June 18, 2018
11. #137 - Stan Pearson II Shares How Comedians Can Quickly Make Real Money Beyond Comedy June 25, 2018
12. #138 - Laughing Skull Booker Andrew George Reveals Top Comic Mistakes, How to Get Booked + MORE July 2, 2018
13. #139 - Jacob Williams Shares How to Book Colbert, Conquering Stage Fright, Comedy Psychology July 9, 2018
14. #140 - Tyler Chronicles talks Winning Crowd Work Tricks, Hosting Tips, Pitfalls of Performing High + MORE July 16, 2018
15. #141 - Bo Burnham & Elsie Fisher: How to Conquer Anxiety, Movie Audition Tips, YouTube Fame July 30, 2018
16. #142 - Desi Banks: Building 2 Million Followers, Social Media Hacks, Instagram Algorithms + MORE Aug. 6, 2018
17. #143 - Trey Moe Talks How to Book a Sold-Out Tour, Money Negotiating Tips, The Must Know Evolution of Social Media Strategy Aug. 13, 2018
18. #144 - Fray Forde and Catherine Dee Holly: How to Make an Award Winning Film Independently, Script Structure Tips, Character Analysis Aug. 20, 2018
19. #145 - Tone Bell: Common Networking Mistakes, Starring on TV vs. Film, Shooting a Showtime Special Aug. 27, 2018
20. #146 - Marvin Hunter Shares Stories of Working with Kevin Hart, Doing Comedy in the Navy, Taping a Comedy Central Special,+ MORE Sept. 3, 2018
21. #147 - Samm Severin: How to Record a Comedy Album, Balancing OCD with Comedy, Drugs and Creativity Sept. 10, 2018
22. #148 - Sean Patton: Killing vs. Being Funny, Comedy Storytelling Secrets, Louis CK Controversy Sept. 17, 2018
23. #149 - Jeremiah Watkins: Comedy Store Stories, Moving to LA from Kansas, Why All Comics Should Learn Improv Sept. 24, 2018
24. #150 - Ali Siddiq: Why You Suck at Comedy, Taping a Comedy Central Special, Comedy Gimmicks Oct. 1, 2018
25. #151 - Melanie Comarcho: Is Katt Williams Crazy? Touring with Martin Lawrence & Chris Tucker, How to Negotiate Your Rate Oct. 8, 2018
26. #Tight5Podcast | How to Save Money on the Road Oct. 10, 2018
27. #HotBreathRadioHour starring Katt Williams, David Perdue, Samm Severin, Eazy Comedy, LueLue, Patty Pat, Dick Santori Oct. 12, 2018
28. #152 - Tamra Goins: Agents vs. Managers, Business Protocol for Comics, Taping a TV Reel Oct. 15, 2018
29. #Tight5Podcast | How to Perform in Front of 10 People like it's 10,000 Oct. 18, 2018
30. #HotBreathRadioHour starring Jacob Williams, Coy Sutley, Michael Rowland Oct. 19, 2018
31. #153 - Ali Siddiq Returns (Kinda) : Throwback Episode #73 Oct. 22, 2018
32. #Tight5Podcast | How to Bomb with Style Oct. 24, 2018
33. #KeynoteSpeech for Podcast Atlanta - "Comedy and Podcasting" Oct. 26, 2018
34. #154 - Manu Muraro: The Comedian Social Media Cheat Sheet, Getting Engaged Followers, IGTV + MORE Oct. 29, 2018
35. #Tight5Podcast | Finding Your Voice on Stage with Erica Duchess Oct. 31, 2018
36. #155 - Nick Gibbons: Working at Adult Swim, How to Pitch TV Shows, Finding Your Uniqe Comedy Voice Nov. 5, 2018
37. #Tight5Podcast | Hosting Your First Show feat. Olivia Joy Steele Nov. 7, 2018
38. #PhoneSessions | Candid Conversation with Lavar Walker on the Comedy Game Nov. 9, 2018
39. #156 - Amber Nash: Booking Archer without Audition, Voiceover Work Tips, Diversifying Your Comedy Resume Nov. 12, 2018
40. Why I'm Starting a Patreon - Hot Breath! Comedy Network Nov. 15, 2018
41. #157 - Caleb Synan: Booking Conan Twice, Networking Tips, Finding Your Voice Nov. 19, 2018
42. #158 - Caleb Synan (2015) - Moving to LA, Booking Last Comic Standing, Religion and Comedy Nov. 26, 2018
43. #Tight5Podcast | How to Sell Merch and Get Fans with Alton Walker Nov. 28, 2018
44. #ComedyClass Live Q&A with Caleb Synan Nov. 30, 2018
45. #159 - Tierra Burrell: Eating Healthy on the Road, What Your Poop Should Look Like, + MORE Dec. 3, 2018
46. #Tight5Podcast | How to Perform When You Don't Feel Like It Dec. 5, 2018
47. #InstagramLive Interview featuring Geo Perez Dec. 8, 2018
48. #160 - Tierra Burrell (2017): How to eat Healthy on a Budget, Organization Tips, Goal Setting Dec. 10, 2018
49. #Write10Podcast | How to Start Writing Everyday Dec. 12, 2018
50. #InstagramLive Q&A with Tierra Burrell Dec. 14, 2018
51. #161 - Karlous Miller (Best of 2018 Winner) Dec. 17, 2018
52. #Write10Podcast | My Favorite Writing Technique Dec. 19, 2018
53. #Tight5Podcast | How to Stay Productive During the Holidays Dec. 22, 2018
54. A Free Gift for You - Happy Holidays! Dec. 24, 2018
55. "The best comedy advice I've ever gotten." - #FacebookLive Q&A with YOU! Dec. 31, 2018
56. #Write10Podcast | How to Break Writer's Block Jan. 3, 2019
57. #ComedyTheGameShow Live at Laughing Skull (Sold-Out) Jan. 6, 2019
58. #161 - Alton Walker: Turning Your Funny into Money, Setting Your Price, Email Etiquette Jan. 7, 2019
59. #WritingSessions Live Writing Consultation with Coy Sutley Jan. 11, 2019
60. #InstagramLive Q&A with Alton Walker Jan. 12, 2019
61. #162 - Bruce Leroy: Developing Valuable Skills Outside of Comedy, Owning A Comedy Club, Organization Tips Jan. 14, 2019
62. #Tight5Podcast | Why You Should Do Competitions Jan. 16, 2019
63. #WritingSessions Live Writing Workshop with @TySoSilly Jan. 18, 2019
64. #163 - Beth Stelling: Delivery vs. Writing, Working with Judd Apatow, The Writer's Room Hustle Jan. 21, 2019
65. #164 - The Hot Breath! Origin Story on NPR Jan. 28, 2019
66. #Tight5Podcast | Building Your Team and Getting Paid Jan. 30, 2019
67. #Write10Podcast | The Gary Gulman Comedy Masterclass Feb. 1, 2019
68. #165 - Brandon Smiley: Being Rickey Smiley's Son, Meeting Steve Harvey, Building A Winning Team Feb. 4, 2019
69. #Write10Podcast | Joe Rogan's Secret Writing Ritual Feb. 8, 2019
70. #ComedyTheGameShow Round 2 Live at Laughing Skull (Sold-Out) Feb. 9, 2019
71. #166 - Craig Shoemaker: Lovemaster Groupie Stories,Doing Comedy 40 Years, The Healing Science of Laughter Feb. 11, 2019
72. #Tight5Podcast | Q&A - My Strategy to Open Mics Feb. 16, 2019
73. #167 - Brandon T Jackson: Comedy's Illuminati, Being Famous and Young, Working with Ben Stiller Feb. 18, 2019
74. #Tight5Podcast | How to Get Booked on More Shows Feb. 21, 2019
75. #168 - Rodney Perry: Creating a Winning Mindset, Getting Multiple Income Streams, Comedy Networking Tips Feb. 25, 2019
76. #Write10Podcast | Three Steps to Breaking Writer's Block March 2, 2019
77. #169 - Rodney Perry (2015): Commanding an Audience, Getting 7 Streams of Income, The Psychology of Comedy March 4, 2019
78. #Tight5Podcast | Top Three Stage Techniques to Connect with Your Audience March 9, 2019
79. #170 - Drew Thomas: How to Sell Merch, The Levels of Money in Comedy, Life on the Road March 11, 2019
80. #RoadStories - Lessons Learned from Booking a Wedding March 14, 2019
81. Hot Breathren Ronny Myers Called For Hosting Advice March 16, 2019
82. #171 - Drew Thomas (2015): Local Comic MIstakes, Writing Universal Jokes, Comedy Segregation March 18, 2019
83. #Tight5Podcast - Alton Walker Talks Being Funny vs. Being Interesting March 20, 2019
84. #172 - Andrew Schulz: Setting Goals in Comedy, Joke Writing Tips, The Brilliant Idiots Podcast March 25, 2019
85. #173 - Joe Lowers: Crowd Work Tricks, Understanding Comedy Business, The World Series of Comedy April 1, 2019
86. #Tight5Podcast - How to Finally Get Booked More Consistently April 5, 2019
87. Live Q&A - Confidence vs. Material, Writing More Engaging Jokes, Top Books for Comics April 8, 2019
88. #Tight5Podcast - How to Negotiate Pay with a Venue (Feat. Connor Larsen) April 10, 2019
89. #174 - Mark Normand: Groupie Stories, The Business of Comedy Specials, Building Jokes - Comedy Podcast April 15, 2019
90. #175 - Mark Normand (2016) - Prepping for Conan, Pitching a TV Show, Joke Mechanics - Comedy Podcast April 22, 2019
91. #176 - Joe List (2016): Booking Letterman, Pre-Show Rituals, Drunk Pooping in Shoes April 29, 2019
92. #177 - Luenell: How to Get Standing Ovations, Finding Comedic Timing, Comedy's Segregation May 6, 2019
93. #178 - Live May Q&A: Reading an Audience, Conquering Stage Fright, Balancing Life and Comedy May 13, 2019
94. #179 - Jeremiah Watkins (2018): Kill Tony Stories, Bombing on Stage, Roast Battle, Jeremiah Wonders June 10, 2019
95. #180 - Ian Bagg: Conquering Crowd Work, Being Likeable on Stage, The Comedian Mindset June 17, 2019
96. #181 - JJ Williamson: Playing Golf with Obama, Living with Mike Epps, Cedric the Entertainer Money Advice June 24, 2019
97. #182 - How to Start a Podcast - Live from Peachtree Comedy Festival July 1, 2019
98. #183 - Sam Gordon: When to Quit Your Job for Comedy July 8, 2019
99. #184 - Ian Edwards: His Favorite Writing Techniques, How to Analyze Material, Recording a Comedy Central Special July 15, 2019
100. #185 - Joe Pettis: The Guide to Producing Your Own Shows July 22, 2019
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