Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros) Podcast
1) Clean Comedy Contest Winner John Manasco
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 you generate ideas quick...Show More
2) Clean Comedy Contest Winner Dan Ratner
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 balancing your real l...Show More
3) I recorded this at 1AM just for you...
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4) November Clean Comedy Contest Winner Chris Shull
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: https://www.facebook.com/chris...Show More
5) Ian Lara - Finding Your Voice, New York Comedy Grind, Imposter Syndrome + MORE
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, content output, and grat...Show More
Ian Lara - Finding Your Voice, New York Comedy Grind, Imposter Syndrome + MORE
37:37 | Dec 1st, 2025
6) Greg Warren - Touring with Nate Bargatze, How to Write Viral Jokes, Joke Writing Techniques + MORE
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 peanut butter bit took o...Show More
7) Rafi Bastos -Finding Your Comedic Voice, Building a Fanbase Online + MORE
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 scratch. This is mastercl...Show More
8) Joe Sib - Touring with Jim Breuer, Opening for Metallica, DIY Comedy Grind + MORE
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 with Jim Breuer, Joe brea...Show More
Joe Sib - Touring with Jim Breuer, Opening for Metallica, DIY Comedy Grind + MORE
1:14:53 | Nov 10th, 2025
9) Morgan Gallo - Expert Social Media Tips, Getting Booed by 6K People, How to Write Consistently + MORE
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 like a social pro, an...Show More
10) October Contest Winner Sandy Bernstein - How to Turn Dirty Jokes Clean, New Comic Writing Tips, Conquering Stage Fright + MORE
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 Sandy Here: https://www....Show More