Jerry "Joke Doctor" Corley has written for everyone from Chris Rock to Jay Leno and Bill Hicks. What started as a normal interview grew into a two hour comedy writing masterclass. This episode captures the creative process behind writing in detail we've never heard before. Don't keep these tips a secret. Go forth and share this episode with your fellow comedians! Listen to the Heckler Podcasting Seminar: http://bit.ly/HecklerPodcastingSeminar Check out Jerry's website: https://www.standupcomedyclinic.com/ Book a Skype session with Joel here: http://bit.ly/JoelByarsBooking Subscribe to the Hot Breath! YouTube: https://bit.ly/HotBreathPodcast Order Joel's Comedy Writing Book: http://bit.ly/ComicsPlaybook (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's Comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

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#197 - Jerry "Joke Doctor" Corley: Joke Writing Masterclass

Live from PodFest 2020, Joel records this raw podcast revealing his most effective tips for finding his voice and getting more personal on stage. This is the memorable touch your material needs to start killing on stage and building an engaged fan base. Listen to Meike's Skype session with Joel: https://bit.ly/SkypeSessionMeike Book a Skype session with Joel here: http://bit.ly/JoelByarsBooking Subscribe to the Hot Breath! YouTube: https://bit.ly/HotBreathPodcast Order Joel's Comedy Writing Book: http://bit.ly/ComicsPlaybook (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's Comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

The 3 Steps to Finding Your Voice on Stage

This is one of our best episodes yet and the most raw look into joke writing you can hear anywhere. Listener Meike Rehm scheduled a Skype coaching session with Joel to share her struggles with writing new jokes and she left with an entirely new 5 minutes of her most personal material yet. This is a must hear for anyone wanting to create new jokes and find their voice on stage. Book a Skype session with Joel here: http://bit.ly/JoelByarsBooking Order Joel's Comedy Writing Book: http://bit.ly/ComicsPlaybook (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's Comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

Joke Writing Coaching Session with Open Micer Meike Rehm

It's time to start that daily writing habit you keep delaying. Joel shares his system for writing consistently in this quick hit Hot Breathisode. Take notes and get to work! Remember to also contact Joel and get a free set review. The deadline ends March 1st! Order Joel's Comedy Writing Book: http://bit.ly/ComicsPlaybook (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's Comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Order Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)

#Tight5Podcast - Finally Commit to a Consistent Writing Habit

We dissected over four years of episodes to bring you our top 5 show business tips in history. This is your blueprint and reality check to what it really takes to make it in this crazy comedy game. Take notes and share this will your fellow comedians. Top Tips:  Find your leverage and use it Just being funny isn't enough Know what you want in this game Save your money The show and the business are two separate jobs Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's Comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Get Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Our Top 5 Writing Tips: https://bit.ly/Top5ComedyWritingTips Andrew Schulz episode: https://bit.ly/AndrewSchulzEpisode Karlous Miller episode: https://bit.ly/KarlousMillerEpisode Tamra Goins episode: https://bit.ly/TamraGoinsEpisode Tone Bell episode: https://bit.ly/ToneBellEpisode Marshall Chiles episode: https://bit.ly/MarshallChilesEpisode Watch Joel's vlog here: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsVlog Connect with Joel on social media: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/ Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

Top 5 Business Tips (Andrew Schulz, Tone Bell, Karlous Miller, Tamra Goins, Marshall Chiles)

Jack Thriller is back right before going on tour with Martin Lawrence to share lessons he's learned from interviewing comics like Kevin Hart, Patrice O'Neal, and Lil' Duval. This is also a great interview to learn about the comedian mindset and what it takes to be successful in this game. It's a lot easier than you may think... Hear Jack's first interview: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/61-jack-thriller-talks-beefing-with-2-chainz-working-with-50-cent-interviewing-tips/ Watch Joel’s comedy special here:  http://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Watch Joel's vlog here: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsVlog Connect with Joel on social media: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/ Connect with Isaac on social media: https://www.instagram.com/the_daily_stack/ Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

#196 - Jack Thriller: The Comedian Mindset, Advice from Kevin Hart, Making Comedy Your Business

Week 2 of the Comedy Special series finishes up with a live Q&A featuring...YOU. The Hot Breathiverse posted a lot of questions about how to do a comedy special and we have your answers. These are the answers we wish existed BEFORE recording a comedy special and hope they help you too. Enjoy and share with other comics! Support Joel’s comedy special here:  http://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Watch Joel's vlog here: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsVlog Connect with Joel on social media: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/ Connect with Isaac on social media: https://www.instagram.com/the_daily_stack/ Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

Live Q&A - How to Record a Comedy Special

After 10 years in comedy, Joel Byars decided to film his own comedy special with hopes of inspiring other comics to start investing in creating their own success. This episode is the raw talk between Joel and his Director Isaac all about the biggest wins, losses, and surprises of producing an independent comedy special. Enjoy. Support Joel’s comedy special here:  http://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Watch Joel's vlog here: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsVlog Connect with Joel on social media: https://www.instagram.com/joelbyarscomedy/ Connect with Isaac on social media: https://www.instagram.com/the_daily_stack/ Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

The Ugly Truth of Filming a Comedy Special Independently

Every comic wants to write more and we hope these top 5 tips help you do that. Mark Normand, Sam Morril, Beth Stelling, Ian Edwards, and Tom Simmons are all considered some of the best writers in comedy so here are their top tips for writing jokes. If you find these tips helpful, share them with other comedians so we can all get better together. Mark Normand Podcast: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/174-mark-normand-groupie-stories-the-business-of-comedy-specials-building-jokes/ Sam Morril Podcast: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/123-sam-morril-the-math-of-joke-writing-prepping-conan-sets-analyzing-the-music-of-comedy-more/ Beth Stelling Podcast: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/163-beth-stelling-delivery-vs-writing-working-with-judd-apatow-the-writers-room-hustle/ Tom Simmons Podcast: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/74-comedy-writing-secrets-with-tom-simmons/ Ian Edwards Podcast: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/184-ian-edwards-his-favorite-writing-techniques-how-to-analyze-material-recording-a-comedy-central-special/ Get Joel’s comedy special:  http://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/) Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Listen to Sam’s first interview:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/183-sam-gordon-when-to-quit-your-job-for-comedy/ Read the Comedian’s on the Loose article:  http://bit.ly/COTL2020 Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/)

Our Top 5 Writing Tips (Mark Normand, Sam Morril, Beth Stelling, Ian Edwards, Tom Simmons)

Sam Gordon returns for a 6 month update on her quitting her job for comedy and to answer questions in our first official facebook group live Q&A. We cover a lot of must hear tips around getting booked on shows, writing tips, and much more. This is a good one to take notes on and share with other comics. Your 2020 goals will thank you. Enjoy! Hot topics:  Hosting advice How to build longer jokes Getting booked on shows Producing your own show Negotiating with venues Dos and Don'ts of open mics Quitting your job for comedy Doing shows at colleges +MORE Get Joel’s comedy special:  http://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join the secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Listen to Sam’s first interview:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/183-sam-gordon-when-to-quit-your-job-for-comedy/ Read the Comedian’s on the Loose article:  http://bit.ly/COTL2020 Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/) Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)

The 2020 Live Q&A featuring Sam Gordon (and my dog)

After started comedy at the age of 14, Andrew Frank has built a career spanning 285+ cities across 11 countries all independently. Everything from nationwide tours to winning competitions and performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival is all due to his hard work and commitment to "owning your own labor."  We met Andrew at the World Series of Comedy finals and could immediately feel a kindred spirit in the mission to help other comics create their own success. A lot of the tips shared in this episode do not work if you don't. However, this interview is your blueprint to getting the independent success you've been looking for. Listen carefully.  Listeners will learn about:  Starting comedy at 14 Dealing with family doubt Being raised religious Creating comedy with a message Booking your own tour Getting into festivals Life on the road Personal sacrifices for comedy Building influence in your local scene Comedy philosophy  Get Joel's comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join our Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Join our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/

#195 - Andrew Frank: Finding Your Voice, Life on the Road, Overcoming Doubt from Family

After over 4 years of podcasting, our most popular question has been "what is your favorite boo story?" So in honor of 2020, we're starting the year off with our top 10 bombing stories. Hearing successful comics shares their struggles helps us all to feel less alone in this comedy game. I remember hearing Jerry Seinfeld say, the hard shows help you edit and the easy shows help you write. The only way to truly learn comedy is by doing it. Comedy is a language you learn by exercising it on stage as much as possible. Every experience on stage is a valuable experiment. So whether you kill or bomb you still learned. Listening to this episode is a valuable reminder that failure is the best teacher. Get Joel's comedy special here: https://bit.ly/TheTrophyHusbandSpecial Join our Patreon: https://bit.ly/JoelByarsPatreon Join our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Below you will find links to all the episodes discussed in this show. Listen and share! Cedric The Entertainer episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/188-cedric-the-entertainer-meeting-steve-harvey-comedy-advice/ Ms. Pat episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/8-ms-pat-surviving-two-gun-shots-finding-your-voice-on-stage-storytelling-advice/ Andrew Schulz episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/172-andrew-schulz-setting-goals-in-comedy-joke-writing-tips-the-brilliant-idiots-podcast/ Mark Normand episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/175-mark-normand-prepping-for-conan-pitching-a-tv-show-joke-mechanics/ Jeremiah Watkins episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/179-jeremiah-watkins-2018-kill-tony-stories-bombing-on-stage-roast-battle-jeremiah-wonders/ Ian Bagg episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/180-ian-bagg-conquering-crowd-work-being-likeable-on-stage-the-comedian-mindset/ Joe List episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/176-joe-list-booking-letterman-pre-show-rituals-drunk-pooping-in-shoes/ Rik Roberts episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/105-rik-roberts-reveals-how-to-make-real-money-in-comedy-finding-your-ultimate-audience-creating-a-corporate-keynotes/ Ian Edwards episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/184-ian-edwards-his-favorite-writing-techniques-how-to-analyze-material-recording-a-comedy-central-special/Dusty Slay episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/130-how-to-find-your-voice-on-stage-with-dusty-slay/Mark Caesar episode: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/roadlife-how-to-produce-your-own-comedy-special-with-mark-caesar/

Our Top 10 Boo Stories of 2019

Happy Holidays Hot Breathiverse! Tis' the season for giving and this live Q&A gives you all the answers you need to get your 2020 comedy career off to the right start. Members of our private facebook group (linked below) joined Joel for a live Q&A asking their most valuable questions. Overall, this is a great episode to learn how to start getting paid more in comedy. Enjoy! Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/HotBreathPatreon Connect with other listeners in our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ DONATE to Hot Breath! Here: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSupport Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSubscribe Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/) IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE: https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/ GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-breath-podcast/id1023241336?mt=2) Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4bHWj6UDCdywTnDdmMtECl) Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)   Join the Joel Byars E-mail List:http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr

Holiday Q&A - How to Book Corporate Gigs, Stage Names, Finding Your Audience + MORE

Mike Vecchione is a 20 year comedy veteran with appearances on everything from his Comedy Central special to Jimmy Fallon and all his award winning album releases. This episode is a rare peak behind the mentality of a seasoned professional still trying to "figure it out." You will leave this interview with a new perspective on your comedy goals and how to achieve them. Enjoy! Listeners will learn about:  Writing vs. performing jokes Creating organic material When to edit your jokes How to win over any audience Performance techniques Releasing an album vs. comedy special How to promote your comedy The Andrew Schulz model How to be playful on stage Controlling silence on stage Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/HotBreathPatreon Connect with other listeners in our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ DONATE to Hot Breath! Here: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSupport Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSubscribe Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/) IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE: https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/ GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-breath-podcast/id1023241336?mt=2) Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4bHWj6UDCdywTnDdmMtECl) Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)   Join the Joel Byars E-mail List:http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr

#194 - Mike Vecchione: The Andrew Schulz Model, How to Win Over Any Audience Albums vs. Specials

Noah Gardenswartz returns to share all he's learned from performing on Conan, James Corden, Comedy Central, and Ms. Maizel. This is a must listen for anyone looking to learn about the mechanics of comedy writing and how to turn everyday life experiences into hilarious material. Be sure to take notes and share with others. Don't keep this episode a secret! Listeners will learn about:  Writing for Marvelous Ms. Maizel TV writing secrets Life in the writer's room Knowing when to shut up Finding your voice Writing packets Doing Conan vs. Corden Writing vs. Performing Turning life into material Organizing your set Hear Noah's first interview: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/4-noah-gardenswartz-you-cant-fake-funny/ Join the Hot Breath! Patreon: https://bit.ly/HotBreathPatreon Connect with other listeners in our secret facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ DONATE to Hot Breath! Here: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSupport Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/HotBreathSubscribe Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ Learn more about Joel here: http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/ (http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/) IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE: https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/ GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-breath-podcast/id1023241336?mt=2) Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4bHWj6UDCdywTnDdmMtECl) Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ (https://comicsplaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)   Join the Joel Byars E-mail List:http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr

#193 - Noah Gardenswartz: TV Writing Secrets, Backstage of Conan vs. James Corden, Joke Analysis

NPR describes the award winning Hot Breath! as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy." What started as a platform to highlight Atlanta comedians on Last Comic Standing has since evolved into a weekly masterclass on the craft of comedy that performers and fans alike have voted to be the "Best Atlanta Podcast" in Creative Loafing and featured in Atlanta Magazine. Tune-in every Monday to hear comedian host Joel Byars conduct well researched and insightful interviews with comedy's most influential players.

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