Today’s episode with Joel Byars is brought to you by Patreon supporter Tim Grable. To learn how you can support the podcast visit www.SchoolOFLaughs.com/Patreon.
I’m joined by Joel Byars of the popular HOT BREATH podcast. Joel started comedy about seven years ago in Knoxville. He lives in Atlanta and hosts a weekly open mic when not traveling and performing. His podcast features comedians and folks who have business tips that could benefit comedians.
Next episode, he interviews me. But today I talk to him about all things comedy. We cover a lot of ground, including:
- How he got his start in comedy 7 years ago
- Side jobs he had during his start
- Watching and learning from other comics
- What comics are hardest to follow
- Finding an ideal audience
- Jokes versus conversational style comedy
- Exploring the silence on stage
- Struggling with organization
- Categorizing material
- Connecting material via emotion or mindset
- Jeff Foxworthy’s new material process
- Value of networking to grow your comedy circles
- Performing in Japan
- Hosting his own show
- How much work a podcast actually takes
And a whole lot more! Look up Joel Byars at the links below:
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