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!

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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.

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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 gratitude all while resisting comparison spirals from social media. He breaksdown his storytelling style with every line being a joke. Online, he favors clipping strong material over chasing crowd-work virality and insists stand-up must remain the priority even if podcasting takes off.

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What you’ll learn

• The “sold-out then 12 people” reality of touring in the clip era
• Writing punchy stories (a laugh nearly every line)
• Crowd work vs. material: when it helps—and when it cheats
• The New York grind: 5–7 nights, 2–5 sets… and finding your way
• +MORE



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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 over two decades to perfect. We also dive into behind the scene of touring with Nate Bargatze and Leanne Morgan.

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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 masterclass is finding your voice and most authentic self.

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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 breaks down how a lifelong performer reinvents himself in the most brutally honest art form of stand-up.

He and Joel riff on everything from bombing in front of Metallica fans to finding authenticity on stage, why comics can’t “fake the funny,” and how comedy’s new punk rock era (YouTube, self-releasing specials, podcasting) gives comics more freedom than ever.

If you’re a comedian trying to balance the grind, stay authentic, and not lose your mind in the process then Joe’s stories and lessons are pure rocket fuel.

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Top 10 Takeaways from Joe Sib:

• Host often — it’s the fastest way to get multiple reps and real crowd interaction in one night.
• Listen to your audience — the laughter (or silence) tells you exactly what to fix.
• Film every set — you can’t improve what you don’t watch.
• Write from truth — audiences can spot fake stories instantly.
• DIY your career — start your own show, mic, or podcast instead of waiting for permission.
• Keep a “bomb journal” — track what failed, why, and how you’ll adjust.
• Surround yourself with better comics — iron sharpens iron.
• Find joy in the grind — comedy rewards the ones who keep showing up.

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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, and building community that levels you up. If you’re a 0–5 year comic, this is your blueprint.

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Top Takeaways:

• Film every set; post the best 30–60 seconds—weekly, no excuses.
• Consistency beats “algorithm hacks”—show up more than you optimize.
• Look bookable early: simple website, dates listed, headshots, clean captions
• Treat social like your résumé
• Don’t chase going viral; build a library for people to discover
• After a bomb, write three lessons and move on to next show
• Join or build community (writing room/new-material show) to level up faster.



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