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▶ WebplayerEvery 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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Sep 28, 2026 · 40:24
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 23, 2026 · 54:42
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 21, 2026 · 42:10
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 16, 2026 · 58:40
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:01:06
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 9, 2026 · 48:06
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 7, 2026 · 44:16
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 2, 2026 · 55:58
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:29
Hey Hot Breathiverse, I'm excited to jump back on the podcast to update you with what's next for the show and community. After my baby arrived last year, I took a break from the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 46:44
This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to…
Jun 1, 2026 · 21:31
This month's contest winner Johnny B joins us to share the surprising connection between music and comedy and how you can start writing better jokes faster. Join next month's…
Mar 29, 2026 · 25:35
First time winner Colin Chapman joins the show to share his unique approach to churning out so many jokes in just two weeks. Join next month's contest here:…
Feb 23, 2026 · 22:41
February contest winner John Manasco joins us to share his creative process behind writing a winning set in just two weeks. He shares a lot of great writing techniques to help…
Jan 26, 2026 · 19:43
The January contest winner Dan Ratner joins us to share his writing process to creating a tight set in just two weeks. We also discuss how to find time to write and perform while…
Dec 17, 2025 · 0:56
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Dec 8, 2025 · 29:37
Our November Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull joins us to share his unique writing process, how to balance a day job and comedy + MORE. More info about Chris Here:…
Dec 1, 2025 · 37:37
Ian Lara describes the real, uneven path of a touring comic: some cities sell out, others are thin, and that’s normal. He emphasizes controlling what you can like stage craft,…
Nov 24, 2025 · 23:02
Greg Warren joins us to share his 20+ years of comedy expertise for comics to learn and apply to their own careers. He shares his favorite writing techniques and how his viral…
Nov 20, 2025 · 35:38
Rafi Bastos joins us to share his journey from starting comedy in Brazil to become the country's most famous comedian before moving to America and rebuilding his fanbase from…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:14:53
This episode of Hot Breath! dives deep into the DIY spirit of comedy with punk-rock veteran turned stand-up, Joe Sib . From fronting bands and opening for Metallica to touring…
Nov 3, 2025 · 50:51
Morgan Gallo breaks down her 3-year sprint from writing-room newbie to Denver studio owner with 100K+ followers. We get into filming every set, turning trauma into bits, branding…
Oct 27, 2025 · 26:37
Our October Clean Comedy Contest winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE. More info about…
Oct 20, 2025 · 57:25
Caitlin Peluffo tells Joel Byars how she went from grinding 30+ open mics a week to crushing at the Comedy Cellar—while keeping her act protected in a clip-drunk world. She…
Oct 13, 2025 · 5:04
Here's a quick update on what to expect from Hot Breath! moving forward. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod DM me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/…
Oct 5, 2025 · 27:58
Bob Kirk returns with his second contest win in a row to help comics write better jokes faster. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Get Jerry Corley's book here:…
Sep 29, 2025 · 30:05
KevOnStage gets radically honest about staying relevant, balancing family with the road, and the content strategy that turned him into a household name. We dive into why Sinbad…
Sep 22, 2025 · 34:07
Hot Breath! is back with some hot topics heating up the comedy world. Jimmy Kimmel gets fired after his Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump jokes goes viral Nate Bargatze gets roasted…
Sep 18, 2025 · 1:04:59
My OG comedy mentor Akintunde joins the Hot Breathiverse to share his 30+ years of comedy experience. We dive deep on the business of comedy and how to monetize your funny TODAY.…
Sep 8, 2025 · 23:39
This month's contest winner Bob Kirk joins us to share how he wrote a killer 60 second set in just two weeks. Join our contest on Patreon here: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:00:49
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Aug 18, 2025 · 41:05
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Aug 11, 2025 · 49:17
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Aug 4, 2025 · 48:21
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Jul 28, 2025 · 30:47
July Clean Comedy Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein joins us to share her journey from being a primarily dirty comic to learning the skill of clean comedy and now booking more gigs…
Jul 21, 2025 · 35:00
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Jul 14, 2025 · 41:42
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Jun 29, 2025 · 23:50
We're back with this month's Clean Comedy Contest winner Chris Shull! Join next month's contest here: http://cleancomedycontest.com/ Join our Patreon:…
Jun 23, 2025 · 38:41
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Jun 17, 2025 · 46:39
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
Jun 9, 2025 · 33:04
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join the contest here:…
Jun 2, 2025 · 17:57
This month's contest winner is Daniel Quintero! Join next month's contest here: https://CleanComedyContest.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our…
May 19, 2025 · 52:56
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content! Join our Patreon:…
May 12, 2025 · 38:36
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our email list here:…
May 5, 2025 · 28:39
Join next month's contest here: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/cleancomedycontest Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group:…
Apr 27, 2025 · 42:02
Scott Shanahan is this month's clean comedy contest winner! Join next month's contest here: https://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/cleancomedycontest Get Jerry Corley's book here:…
Apr 21, 2025 · 39:22
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for early access to interviews and more. Join our Patreon:…
Apr 14, 2025 · 48:17
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Patreon:…
Apr 7, 2025 · 38:32
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…
Apr 2, 2025 · 24:11
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Mar 24, 2025 · 38:13
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.…
Mar 17, 2025 · 57:21
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:…
Mar 10, 2025 · 44:13
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…
Mar 3, 2025 · 1:02:53
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…
Mar 3, 2025 · 20:14
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,…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:29:24
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 59:23
In this jam-packed episode, Joel and Yoshee share their latest comedy adventures, including performing at a senior citizen center at 10:45 AM, a courthouse Valentine's show, and…
Feb 10, 2025 · 48:02
In this episode, we catch up after a brief hiatus, sharing honest insights about balancing life, family, and comedy. We cover the power of clean comedy (with shout-outs to Nate…
Jan 9, 2025 · 4:26
I've been getting a lot of questions about why there haven't been podcasts this year, and here is my exciting answer!
Dec 5, 2024 · 39:21
This episode of Hot Breath focuses on the evolving landscape of comedy and the challenges faced by both new and experienced comedians. Joel Byers and Yoshi dive into a…
Dec 4, 2024 · 1:10:05
Stephan Dyer returns to the Hot Breath! Podcast to share invaluable insights on how comedians can break into the lucrative world of corporate comedy and potentially earn $100,000…
Nov 27, 2024 · 1:07:23
Sketch comedy expert Sam Brown joins us to share all the goods on how to use sketch writing to level up your content game. His decades of experience with the Whitest Kids U Know…
Nov 26, 2024 · 31:23
Despite only doing comedy for one year, Mitchell Marroquin is this month's winner of the $100 Joke Contest. He joins us to share his favorite writing techniques and advice for…
Nov 21, 2024 · 54:11
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 $100 Joke…
Nov 14, 2024 · 58:17
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 for the cohort…
Nov 7, 2024 · 55:27
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! Takeaways: Engage your…
Oct 31, 2024 · 55:38
AI is a hot topic right now, so we’re bringing on former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal Mike Todasco to give us a crash course on using AI to level up our comedy. His…
Oct 29, 2024 · 16:36
The October winner of our $100 Joke Contest Bob Kirk joins us to share how he wrote such a killer new set in just two weeks. Definitely worth listening if you're looking to level…
Oct 26, 2024 · 49:13
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 Yoshee's live…
Oct 10, 2024 · 1:06:30
Join us for a deep dive into the unique approach to comedy with Benny Blue, who shares insights on his groundbreaking special, "Live from My Mother's Funeral." This episode…
Oct 3, 2024 · 55:36
Cory Kahaney joins us to share her insights on navigating the comedy business after 30 years in the game. Key Takeaways: Cory emphasizes that being a good comic alone isn't…
Sep 25, 2024 · 43:22
In this episode of Hot Breath Live, Phil Wang joins us fresh off the release of his second Netflix special, 'Wang in There, Baby'. Phil shares insights into his writing process,…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:02:32
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 Stephan's special…
Sep 18, 2024 · 53:17
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…
Sep 4, 2024 · 50:21
Ginny Hogan joins us to promote her new comedy special Regression and answer your comedy questions. We cover topics like: How to organize jokes Testing jokes on social media…
Aug 28, 2024 · 56:59
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! Check out Joel's…
Aug 21, 2024 · 48:39
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 Idea to Joke…
Aug 14, 2024 · 47:47
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 joke writing…
Aug 7, 2024 · 1:00:08
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 workshop wait…
Jul 31, 2024 · 1:02:54
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…
Jul 24, 2024 · 50:19
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…
Jul 17, 2024 · 41:21
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…
Jul 10, 2024 · 56:42
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…
Jul 3, 2024 · 49:08
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…
Jun 26, 2024 · 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…
Jun 19, 2024 · 54:33
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…
Jun 12, 2024 · 49:51
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…
Jun 7, 2024 · 53:13
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:…
Jun 5, 2024 · 35:40
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…
May 29, 2024 · 45:07
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…
May 22, 2024 · 45:30
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…
May 15, 2024 · 51:56
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…
May 8, 2024 · 49:28
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…
May 1, 2024 · 51:48
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…
Apr 24, 2024 · 1:08:12
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…
Apr 17, 2024 · 1:02:53
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…
Apr 10, 2024 · 1:00:39
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…
Apr 3, 2024 · 52:43
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…
Apr 1, 2024 · 1:07:37
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…
Mar 19, 2024 · 58:44
Join the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://tidycal.com/byarsjoel/clean-comedy-workshop Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group:…
Mar 12, 2024 · 58:00
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…
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