Joey Avery joins us to spit major game on social media and how comedians can use it to sell tickets. After being mentored by Andrew Schulz, Joey has built an engaged social media following through sketches and crowd work clips. How he has done this is a lot easier than you might think and he shares all the sauce on how we can do the same. Topics covered: How to do crowd work How to find your voice Advice from Andrew Schulz How to grow your social media following + MORE Follow Joey here: https://www.instagram.com/joeyavery/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our ..read more

Social media sensation Leah Rudick joins us to share all her secrets to building millions of followers on social media. We've interviewed a lot of social media comedians on this show and Leah's approach is the most attainable we've ever heard. Topics covered are: Producing authentic content How to create fun ideas When to post Finding your online voice +MORE Watch Leah's comedy special here: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/leah-rudick-spiraling/ Follow Leah on social media: https://www.instagram.com/leah_rudick/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Face ..read more

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Josh Sneed joins us to share his 25+ years of comedy experience into a masterclass to help comedians level up and get paid. He also shares a lot of great advice for the show and how we can keep expanding the Hot Breathiverse. Topics covered: Getting mentored by Mitch Hedberg Balancing family and comedy Side hustles for comedians Navigating the comedy business + MORE Get more info on Josh here: https://www.joshsneed.com/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ..read more

Ian Bagg returns to Hot Breath! to share all the sauce around his new social media fame. On our first interview together he spoke candidly about how he should be "further along." He actually didn't get his "big break" until he hit rock bottom, fired his entire team, and hired a young editor to start posting his now viral crowd work clips. His entire story is wild so I hope you enjoy and share with your fellow comedy enthusiasts. More Ian info here: https://ianbagg.com Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathCo ..read more

This is our first ever comedian round table discussion and we're kicking it off with a bang. Paul Elia, Ian Edwards, Eva Alexopoulos, and JFL's Ariane Tonka join us to discuss the comedy game like you can't find anywhere else. This show gets into the goods on topics like: Is social media ruining comedy? Battling imposter syndrome How to get into JFL Have you ever considered quitting comedy? Best comedy business advice The future of comedy + MORE Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscri ..read more

Michael Colyar joins us to share his inspiring journey from a drug addict street performer to working with comedians like Eddie Murphy, Bernie Mac, and more. Michael has seen it all and gets real about his early comedy hustle and advice for the next generation of comedians. Listen learn and share! Donate to Michael's taping here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/michael-colyar-the-king-of-venice-beach-2-0#/ Connect with Michael here: https://therealmichaelcolyar.com/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathC ..read more

Before comedy, Michael Yo was a celebrity reporter interviewing everyone from Tom Cruise to Will Smith but now he is a full time comic creating his own success with killer stand-up and social media content.  We get into the nitty gritty on the comedy hustle including his mentor Jo Koy. Jo gave Michael a lot of game about both performing and writing but the biggest advice was “don’t write jokes, write the truth and heighten it.” You’ll have to hear the full episode to learn what this means... Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyo/ Join our email list here: https://hotbr ..read more

In just a few years into comedy Jen Fulwiler has already build a viral social media following selling out venues around the country. She joins us to share all the sauce on how she's doing it with hopes of helping you do the same. This is a must listen for anyone curious about how to find your voice both on stage and online, business advice, tips for going viral, and much more! Jen's website: https://www.jenniferfulwiler.com/ Follow Jen online: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfulwiler/ Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vip Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com ..read more

In last week’s pod you heard CJ Landry get real real…for real…about sleeping on floors, living in Air BnBs, and stealing food from DoorDash all to survive while chasing his comedy dreams.  Well I say all that to say we’re now building on this comedy sacrifice theme with this week’s guest Amy Shanker.  She was an award winning teacher that quit her job for comedy. You’ll hear the full story on our interview, but it was getting to the point she was out all night doing mics then up early teaching.  So wherever you are in your comedy journey just know you are not alone.&nb ..read more