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Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

Hot Breath! (Learn Comedy from the Pros)

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 Every 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."Copyright 2026 Hot Breath! Media Performing Arts Stand-up Shows
Episodes
  • Clean Comedy Contest Winner John Manasco

    Clean Comedy Contest Winner John Manasco
    Feb 23 2026

    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 quickly. We also go deep on how to organize your jokes and keep track of all your ideas. This is definitely worth a listen!

    Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/

    John's website:

    https://www.showyourbits.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/john_manasco/
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    23 mins
  • Clean Comedy Contest Winner Dan Ratner

    Clean Comedy Contest Winner Dan Ratner
    Jan 26 2026

    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 life obligations. Enjoy!

    Join next month's contest here: CleanComedyContest.com

    Follow Dan here: https://www.instagram.com/thedanofthehour/
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    20 mins
  • I recorded this at 1AM just for you...

    I recorded this at 1AM just for you...
    Dec 17 2025

    Get the Clean Comedy Workshop here: https://stan.store/Joelbyarscomedy/p/learn-clean-comedy-now
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    1 min
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