You know the biggest decision you have when releasing a CD – Independent or Label? That is the decision I was faced with on my new release “Thinking Real Loud”. This is my tenth CD. The previous nine I had done it all by myself. The recording, mixing, promoting, distribution – everything. This time around…
In this episode we talk about finding your comedic voice, hecklers & agents. The questions come from students of mine in Nashville, TN after a recent writing class. Finding your comedic voice is like finding and ATM that prints money without asking for your PIN number. It is the sweetest piece of information you will…
You better grab a pen and get ready to take some notes. This episode is like a mini-business course with comedian Kenn Kington. Kenn spent early years as a sales person for a Fortune 500 company. When he ventured into comedy he took that same work ethic and created a career that now spans over…
Brian Kohatsu joins us today to talk about the comedy scene in Arizona. And, there is more going on than you might think. From the Improv in Tempe to the Orpheum in Flagstaff and everything in between, the comedy scene is alive and well. Brian has a background in Improv comedy, stand-up and lucky for…
Jason Michaels joins us today to talk about performing as a magician and … overcoming Tourettes Syndrome. Accomplishing the impossible can seem daunting. Impossible, even. But what is impossible anyway? Often times it is a self-limiting thought revolving around our mind. We feel trapped by it and allow it to keep us from our fun…
Josh Novey is a self proclaimed “Fat Veteran”. I would describe more like a gentle bear of a comedian. At almost 8 years into his comedy journey Josh has found his groove and is putting in the work to make it more than full time job. Having just recorded a DVD despite strep throat and…
Devin Henderson joins me to day to talk about corporate entertaining. He started magic at 11 years old. After college he went full speed ahead after his dream. Not full speed, he slows down to have kids – 5 of them – from time to time. This episode is brought to you by Patreon Supporter…
Rik Roberts took a business approach to pursuing comedy. Starting in 1991 at an open mic, he quickly got bit by the comedy bug. In this episode, Joel Byars (of the popular HOT BREATH podcast) interviews Rik Roberts in this “pod-swap” part two. In part one of the pod-swap, Rik interviews Joel about his 7…
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…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to build a comedy club from the ground up? Do you wonder what the best set up for an Improvisational Comedy club would be? Curious how you even go about finding a pace and raising the money? Then today’s interview with the founders of Third Coast…