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#174 - Mark Normand: Groupie Stories, The Business of Comedy Specials, Building Jokes

Mark Normand is back to share his experience of getting rejected my Netflix, crazy groupie stories and all the comedy tips you can handle. We really dive deep on comedy and how comics can create their own success without waiting for a network's approval.
Listener's will learn about:

• How Mark stays fit
• Offensive humor
• Fake news
• Building confidence on stage
• Comedic timing
• Groupie stories
• Netflix specials
• The power of YouTube
• Building a fanbase
• Stretching out jokes

Listen to Mark's first interview here:
http://hotbreathpodcast.com/episode/84-mark-normand-sharing-stories-of-amy-schumer-judd-apatow-and-louis-ck/

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#172 - Andrew Schulz: Setting Goals in Comedy, Joke Writing Tips, The Brilliant Idiots Podcast

 

Andrew Schulz is the co-host of The Brilliant Idiots podcast with Charlamagne tha God, has a comedy special called 4:4:1 - A Comedy Experience by Andrew Schulz along with several other YouTube productions like Flagrant 2, Dropping In, Views from the CIS and Inside Jokes. Andrew has paved his own path in comedy and shares the secret strategy that any comic can use to create their own success on their terms. Since this interview, he has appeared on shows like The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM and The Joe Rogan Experience, but this is where it all started (in our opinion). Enjoy!

Listeners will learn about:

• Building a following organically
• Bombing on stage
• Goal setting tips
• Analyzing your competition
• Jobs before comedy
• Being on TV
• Finding leverage in comedy
• Shooting your own comedy special
• Joke writing techniques
• Mexicans stealing US jobs

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#167 - Brandon T Jackson: Comedy's Illuminati, Being Famous and Young, Working with Ben Stiller

  

Brandon T. Jackson calls this "the best interview he's ever done," and for good reason. We cover everything from being young, famous, and black "before it was cool" to why his Dad spoke at Donald Trump's inauguration. There is a lot to learn from Brandon not only from his experience in front of the camera but also behind the scenes into his creative process and mindset behind building his own global brand. Enjoy!
Listeners Will Learn About:

• Getting famous young
• Behind the Scenes of Tropic Thunder
• Working with Ben Stiller
• The illuminati
• The value of work ethic
• Creating projects about what you know
• Finding your unique perspective
• Breaking down impressions
• Being black in Hollywood
• Building a brand based on your passions

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#159 - Tierra Burrell: Eating Healthy on the Road, What Your Poop Should Look Like, + MORE

Tierra Burrell is back for her second interview to share health tips on everything from what your poop should look like to creating healthy habits and eating clean on the road. The health industry sells a lot of snake oil but Tierra is the real deal and shares real health tips for anyone wanting to live a healthier life. Enjoy!
Listeners will learn:

• How to eat healthy on the road
• Food prep tips
• Developing emotional intelligence
• The good, better, best strategy
• The truth about poop
• How to conquer sugar cravings
• Selling a service vs. selling a product
• Building a connected audience
• Self talk
• Finding authenticity

Hear Tierra's First Interview:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6331028-101-tangible-health-tips-with-tierra-burrell

Tierra's Website:
https://tgg-tierra-goes-green.myshopify.com/

Tierra's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tierragoesgreen/?hl=en

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#158 - Caleb Synan (2015) - Moving to LA, Booking Last Comic Standing, Religion and Comedy

Caleb Synan first interview from 2015 explores his past as a local preacher’s kid with a southern gentleman’s charm. At just 23 years old, this young gun has already made a name for himself as a finalist of The Laughing Skull Festival, a featured guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show, and now Last Comic Standing. His rise to fame is documented with humility as we discuss his arc from homeschooled preacher’s kid to college drop-out chasing a comedy dream. Wake up and tune in to this inspirational tale of faith.

Listeners will learn about:

• Comedy Festivals
• Booking Last Comic Standing
• How to get booked at clubs
• Email etiquette
• Preachers vs. Comedians
• Growing up as preacher's kid
• Being genuine on stage
• Being homeschooled
• Networking the comedy hierarchy
• The business of comedy

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#157 - Caleb Synan: Booking Conan Twice, Networking Tips, Finding Your Voice

Caleb is back for his second interview with us to reveal how's been able to book Conan twice, get into Just For Laughs, and navigate the comedy hierarchy of LA. Did I mention all of this happened in three years? Listen to learn how!

Listeners Will Learn About:

• The comedy grind of LA
• Performing on Conan
• How to book a TV Show
• Going to Just for Laughs
• Networking Tips
• Setting goals and achieving them
• Finding your voice on stage
• Writing for TV shows
• The success mindset
• The power of comedy festivals

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#156 - Amber Nash: Booking Archer without Audition, Voiceover Work Tips, Diversifying Your Comedy Resume

Amber Nash has been working on Archer 10 seasons now and shares all the fun, the sad, and the business of being in the comedy game so long. This interview is a road map for comedians looking to diversify their portofolio and develop multiple comedy skills that lead to more bookings and opportunities.

Listeners will learn:

• Getting Archer without an audition
• Creating characters
• Breaking into voiceover industry
• Finding your character voice
• Improv vs stand up comedians
• How comics can learn new comedy skills
• Working on Archer
• Behind the Scenes of voice over work
• Pitching to tv networks
• Atlanta comedy

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Amber Nash Links:
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https://www.instagram.com/ambercnash/?hl=en
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http://www.hartofamerica.com/

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#155 - Nick Gibbons: Working at Adult Swim, How to Pitch TV Shows, Finding Your Uniqe Comedy Voice

I recorded this interview on an early morning at Adult Swim Studios. Nick Gibbons has been working at Adult Swim for over ten years and in the comedy game for over twenty years. What’s so motivating about this interview is Nick’s ability to create success his way by doing and learning instead of wishing. This is the perfect interview for any comics hoping to one day get on TV. Nick proves it’s possible without having to compromise your creative voice. Enjoy!

Listeners will learn about:

• Behind the scenes of Adult Swim
• How to pitch a TV show
• Getting a show on Adult Swim
• The difference between doing and wishing
• Learning from every failure
• The mentality of a comedian
• Doing work without people asking
• How to stand out in a crowded comedy world
• Why some shows fail
• The value of work ethic

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Roy Wood Jr. Episode:
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Nick Gibbons Research:
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http://channel101.wikia.com/wiki/Nick_Gibbons
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0316581/
https://www.ucbcomedy.com/user/2602

#154 - Manu Muraro: The Comedian Social Media Cheat Sheet, Getting Engaged Followers, IGTV + MORE

Manu is back to update the Hot Breathiverse on all that has changed in social media since her first interview over a year ago. She is a guru on the topic and someone you will want to follow and learn from on your own social media accounts. Take notes and enjoy!

Listeners will learn:

• How she went from 700 to 7K followers in one year
• Why you shouldn’t buy followers
• Using social media as a promotional platform
• How to convert followers to customers
• Instagram story strategies
• Why the number of followers doesn’t matter
• The right content for IGTV
• Planning your IG posts to save time
• How comics can use IG Live for promotion
• Why you should stop comparing your account to to others

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https://audioboom.com/posts/6091559-91-hacking-social-media-with-yoursocialteam

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#153 - Ali Siddiq Returns (Kinda) : Throwback Episode #73

This is our first throwback episode and we picked one of our most popular guests ever, Ali Siddiq. After his second interview (linked below), many of you reached out about how and where to hear his first. Well after some confusing back and forth messages, I decided to post it here for your convenience. Even if you have heard this interview before, you are guaranteed to hear new knowledge this time around. I appreciate all of your feedback and support in requesting this episode. Enjoy!


Ali's Second Interview:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7026926-150-ali-siddiq-why-you-suck-at-comedy-taping-a-comedy-central-special-comedy-gimmicks

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#152 - Tamra Goins | Agents vs. Managers, Business Protocol for Comics, Taping a TV Reel

Tamra Goins is one of comedy's most powerful players titled the Head of Comedy at Innovative Artists in LA. This is her first podcast and she holds nothing back in this business masterclass all comics should hear. Takes notes and share the knowledge.

Must Hear Moments:

• Top comic business mistakes
• Getting a business LLC
• Why or why not you need an agent
• When it's time to get an agent
• The difference between agents and managers
• How to tape a TV reel
• Creating your goals in comedy
• The value of social media followers
• The value of living in LA instead of your hometown
• Being more than just funny in show business

Quotable Quotes:

"The agent relationship is very transactional. A manager's relationship is more strategy" (7.30)
"It's not just about how many followers you have but how much engagement does each post get?" (11.20)
"Living in LA provides more valuable networking opportunities to happen that your hometown cant's provide." (12.50)
"Make sure if you don't have a website, your facebook page has all your information." (20.25)
"There's more things to just being funny. You have to bring the business too. It's show business." (22.05)

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#151 - Melanie Comarcho: Is Katt Williams Crazy? Touring with Martin Lawrence & Chris Tucker, How to Negotiate Your Rate

Melanie Comarcho does not do interviews, until now! Since her comedy career started way back in 1992, she has toured the world with comedy juggernauts like Katt Williams, Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker, and more. This rare interview profiles her comedic journey and reveals how she has maintained such a consistent tour schedule with these comedy legends.

Must Hear Moments:

• Knowing your worth in comedy
• How to negotiate a rate
• Touring with Katt Williams, Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker
• Going to Prince's house
• How to sustain success for 20+ years
• Staying humble
• Comedy now vs. 20 years ago
• Internet comedians
• Working with Tiffany Haddish
• The secret to success in comedy

Quotable Quotes:
"I'm more aggressive than most the agents I've had."
"Keep your mouth and legs closed."
"Katt Williams has the biggest heart ever."
"Stay humble!"
"Comedy used to be about who's the funniest but now it's who can put assess in the seats."

Melanie Comarcho's Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/melaniecomarcho/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/melaniecomarcho?lang=en
https://www.facebook.com/melaniecomarcho

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Research Cited:
https://blackamericaweb.com/2015/02/10/melanie-comarcho-on-fearing-suge-knight-performing-at-the-tom-joyner-fantastic-voyage/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlEgdm_avmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnvADzCci5c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV-PWOCDjWE
https://allthingscomedy.com/podcast/whats-up-fool/ep-34---comedian-melanie-comarcho/page/2

#150 - Ali Siddiq: Why You Suck at Comedy, Taping a Comedy Central Special, Comedy Gimmicks

Ali Siddiq is back for his second interview on Hot Breath! Podcast to share his experience taping a Comedy Central special in prison, comedy gimmicks and why the purity of comedy is fading.

Ali's first interview:
https://audioboom.com/posts/5548725-73-ali-siddiq-talks-starting-comedy-in-prison-social-media-beefs-storytelling-tips


Must Hear Moments:

• Still being an underrated comic over 20 years in the game
• The reality of the comedy business
• Comedy's biggest illusions
• The secret behind internet comedians
• Why most comics suck at stand-up
• How to attract to fans
• Tips for storytelling on stage
• Advice from legendary comics
• The pressure of being a headliner
• Joke thieves

Quotable Quotes

1. "There are only 20 podcasts in the world I'll do."
2. "I don't have a gimmick. I am a comic and I am fine with that."
3. "I guarantee if you're doing a sitcom and stand-up, your stand-up sucks."
4. "Comedy is about freedom. It's the last place for free speech."
5. "I'm not chasing laughs from an audience. I refuse to dumb down my comedy for fame. I believe what's for me is going to come."
6. "How funny you gonna be is determined by how honest you gonna be."

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Ali Siddiq's Website:
https://www.alisiddiq.com/

Ali Siddiq's Behind These Bars Comedy Special:
http://www.cc.com/episodes/3o0ox9/stand-up-specials-ali-siddiq--it-s-bigger-than-these-bars-season-1-ep-101

Ali's Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Ali_Speaks
https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/
https://www.facebook.com/ali.siddiq.92/

#149 - Jeremiah Watkins: Comedy Store Stories, Moving to LA from Kansas, Why All Comics Should Learn Improv

After moving to LA from Kansas at the age of 20, Jeremiah Watkins has become one of the most influential players in the LA comedy network. I've been a fan of Jeremiah's since seeing him in action on the Roast Battle's wave a few years ago. He is hands down one of the most dynamic performers I have ever seen and breaks down how how he does it on this week's episode. Not only can he kill a stage but also runs some of the most popular shows at The Comedy Store.

Must Hear Moments:

• Moving to LA from Kansas at age 20
• Navigating the LA comedy scene
• Training with Keegan Michael Key at Second City
• Making comedy a full-time job
• The real hustle of comedy
• Bombing in front of friends
• Comedy Store stories
• Celebrity personality traits
• How to create characters live on stage
• Why all comics should learn improv

Quotable Quotes
"I never thought I'd get upset to be bumped by Dave Chappelle."
"Jeff Ross always says three words, enjoy the process."
"Not having an ego pays off."
"I remember Keegan Michael Key telling me about pitching Key & Peele to Comedy Central."
"Coming from Kansas, I thought you had to be 21 to do stand-up comedy."

Jeremiah's Website:
http://www.jeremiahwatkins.tv/
Jeremiah's Podcast:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremiah-wonders/id1332244128?mt=2
Jeremiah's Music:
https://www.reganandwatkins.com/

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Research Cited:
https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2016/02/08/the-crabfeast-194-jeremiah-watkins/
https://soundcloud.com/theponyhour/jeremiah-mixdown
https://www.mindpodnetwork.com/tao-comedy-44-jeremiah-watkins/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWWUJX517g8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sit-down-with-stand-ups/id1036619440?mt=2

#148 - Sean Patton: Storytelling Secrets, Improvising on Stage, Louis CK Controversy

Sean Patton is one of comedy's most unique talents. I have seen him perform live four times and not a single set has been the same. He breaks down his technique behind improvising on stage and how you can do the same. There is also an in-depth discussion on the power of silence on stage and a storytelling breakdown that has forever changed the way I perform comedy. This is one of those Hot Breathisodes you'll have to hear multiple times to digest.

Must Hear Moments:

• The Storytelling Treehouse technique
• Navigating the comedy business
• Taping for Comedy Central
• Advice from Bill Burr
• Comedy writing tips
• OCD Tips
• How to improvise on stage
• The power of silence in comedy
• Loving Atlanta comedy
• Louis CK

Quotable Quotes

"I feel like I'm lying on stage if I do the same thing every time."
"In order for a story to grow, it has to be planted in truth."
"Your jokes fit together like Lego blocks."
"Bill Burr told me he's blown away at how I comfortable I am with silence."
"Louis CK must talk about what he's done and why it was wrong."


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Research Cited:
The Laugh Button: Comedy.Covered
https://thelaughbutton.com/sean-patton/interview-four-nights-road-sean-patton/
The CrabFeast with Ryan Sickler and Jay Larson:
https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2014/02/25/crabfeast-episode-93-sean-patton/
Beyond the Joke: The Lowdown on Stand-Up Comedy from Bruce Dessau
https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/4194/interview-rarely-asked-questions-sean-patton

#147 - Samm Severin: How to Record a Comedy Album, Balancing OCD with Comedy, Drugs and Creativity

Samm Severin is an Atlanta favorite that just recorded her first comedy album called "Stoned and Sad." She breaks down how comics can record their own albums from start to finish. There are also a lot of insightful stories about her battles with sobriety and how her OCD is connected. This is one of a kind interview with a one of a kind comic. Enjoy!

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#146 - Marvin Hunter Shares Stories of Working with Kevin Hart, Doing Comedy in the Navy, Taping a Comedy Central Special,+ MORE

Marvin Hunter just taped his second appearance on Comedy Central with his Half Hour special on Kevin Hart's Next Level show. He didn't start comedy until he was 30 but has found fast success after paying his dues on the road. This interview provides veteran insights from a comic that has earned his success the hard way.

Must Hear Moments:

• The first jokes he said on stage   
• Starting comedy in the Navy
• Hilarious road stories
• Doing comedy in strip clubs
• Growing up black in Mississippi
• Working with Kevin Hart
• How he booked Comedy Central
• Opening up for Katt Williams
• Going on tour with Rickey Smiley
• Young comic mistakes
  

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#145 - Tone Bell Talks Common Networking Mistakes, Starring on TV vs. Film, Shooting a Showtime Special

Tone Bell is back for his second interview with Hot Breath! to talk about all he has learned from starring on TV shows and now in film. He shares all the gems you need to know about effectively networking in Hollywood and how to say no to certain projects. You are hearing a comedian that has been paying his dues and now his dues are starting to pay him. Enjoy!
Must Hear Moments:

• Working on cancelled TV shows
• Getting 9 script offers
• Getting locked-in a studio deal
• The power of being kind in business
• Studying a movie set
• Thinking like a director vs. thinking like an actor - 10.30
• The rumor mill of Hollywood
• Balancing life and work
• How to memorize a script

Quotable Quotes:

• “I got offered 9 scripts and said no to 8.”
• “It’s champagne problems.”
• “You can feel when a show is going to get cancelled.”
• “Hollywood is the world’s smallest high school.”
• “You’re cool as long as you’re working.”

Listen to Tone's First Interview here:
https://audioboom.com/posts/3915128-14-tone-bell-how-to-book-multiple-tv-shows-comedy-marketing-secrets-hollywood-networking-tricks



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#144 - Fray Forde and Catherine Dee Holly Talk How to Make an Award Winning Film Independently, Script Structure Tips, Character Analysis

This is the "how to" guide for making your own movie from concept to completion. My guests, Fray Forde and Catherine Dee Holly, of Coki Productions shares all their lessons learned to hard way from writing and directing two movies. After hearing this interview, you will never watch a movie the same way again...

Must Hear Moments:

• Writing a script
• Character analysis checklist
• How to pitch a movie to studios
• Funding an independent movie
• Getting people to work for free
• Using creativity to make money
• Getting into film festivals
• How to get sponsors for your project
• Composing music for your movie
• Life on set of a movie

Quotable Quotes:

• “We spent 4 months creating the movie and 9 mos. Rolling it out.”
• “We’re always trying to make the stakes higher”
• “You should always write to produce realistically.”
• “You have to make a lot of bad stuff to get to the good.”
• “It turns out the movie crew was partying every night after we went to bed!”

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