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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."

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Episode #9 - Rod Man

2026/09/28

This throwback episode is from the show's first season happening over 10 years ago. Hot Breath! started as a way to showcase Atlanta comics on Last Comic Standing. I wanted to create a time capsule of this monumental moment for Atlanta comedy and now this has become a time capsule for how Hot Breath! became the top comedy podcast in the game. Enjoy! I'd love to connect with you online. DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotbreathpod/

Episode #8 - Ms. Pat

2026/09/23

Episode #7 - Clayton English

2026/09/21

Episode #6 - Lavar Walker

2026/09/16

Episode #5 - Mia Jackson

2026/09/14

Episode #4 - Noah Gardenswartz

2026/09/09

Episode #3 - Drew Thomas

2026/09/07

Episode #2 - Caleb Synan

2026/09/02

Episode #1 - Rob Haze

2026/09/01

Hot Breath! Update - What's Next?

2026/09/01

Hey Hot Breathiverse, I'm excited to jump back on the podcast to update you with what's next for the show and community. After my baby arrived last year, I took a break from the podcast and am now back to share what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Hot Breath! has always been a community first and this next chapter will share why the show started over 10 years ago and where we are going together. I look forward to being on this journey together! Sincerely, Joel Byars

May Contest Winner John Beel - The Music of Comedy

2026/06/01

This month's contest winner Johnny B joins us to share the surprising connection between music and comedy and how you can start writing better jokes faster. Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/ More info about John Here: https://laughwithjohnnyb.com/ Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpod Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com

March Contest Winner Colin Chapman

2026/03/29

First time winner Colin Chapman joins the show to share his unique approach to churning out so many jokes in just two weeks. Join next month's contest here: https://cleancomedycontest.com/ Colin's Website: https://www.hypnosisisamazing.com/

Clean Comedy Contest Winner John Manasco

2026/02/23

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/

Clean Comedy Contest Winner Dan Ratner

2026/01/26

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/

I recorded this at 1AM just for you...

2025/12/17

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4.9 out of 5

289 reviews

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b showers 19888 2023/12/18

Brendan Shaub is a liar

Spotify’s stock price has decreased by 34% since they acquired the Joe Rogan podcast not increased as Brendan claims. Also his lawsuit against that Yo...

★★★★★

Andrew S from Queens 2023/02/09

Great!

Insightful and a must for any new comedian or comedy fan!

★★★★★

JKlark216 2022/02/13

Perfect Podcast

Perfect podcast to continue working on your craft as a comedian. Don’t sleep on the hotbreathaverse!

★★★★★

15_vs_15 2021/11/04

The Blueprint

This podcast is a great playbook for everything in the comedy community.

★★★★★

Dr. Goad 2021/10/11

A Funny Generous Comic

It’s all good but what I like most about Joel’s Hot Breath! Podcast is that he’s generous with information and seems to really want other people to su...

★★★★★

Sasha in Bartlett, IL 2021/10/11

COMEDY!

An amazing source for stand up comedy knowledge. Get advice, tips, tricks, lessons, and stories from some of the best comedians around. Joel Byars i...

★★★★★

KingVon7 2021/05/27

Cracking me up

Joel is a genius. The community and quality of laughs is pure Genius! Top level content and quality content!

★★★★★

Allaboutsports 2021/05/12

JOEL THE GENIUS!!!

Joel is such a open book. Giving so much free knowledge and tools to help comedians in their journeys. Don’t know if there is any platform such as thi...

★★★★★

GasHouseGorrilla173 2021/03/22

Loving this podcast!

The Episode with Roy Wood jr was gold! I found this podcast recently and have been binging it. Well worth my time and yours!!!

★★★★★

Frank Debuke 2021/03/16

Say word

I just got hip to this podcast and this is long overdue for the entire stand up comedy community. Stay humble and genuine cause what you’re doing is ...

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