Episode 99: Alex Hooper

An episode of the Behind The Bits with Scott Curtis podcast, hosted by Scott Curtis, titled "Episode 99: Alex Hooper" was published on February 22, 2022 and runs 58 minutes.

February 22, 2022 ·58m · Behind The Bits with Scott Curtis

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Summary

Alex Hooper is a stand-up comedian, actor and professional roaster. He delights crowds by blending dark humor with silly positivity. His joke writing is clever and fearless. Onstage he bursts with energy. Alex shines just like his sparkly wardrobe. He’s headlined clubs all over the world. And whether it’s an audience of 11 or 11,000, Alex leaves comedy goers begging for more.Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel. He’s the only contestant to ever get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges. His AGT performance has over 50 million total online views.As part of his never ending quest to spread love and joy, Alex releases a weekly podcast — Achilles’ Heel. This podcast pushes guests outside of their comfort zone. Alex tackles tough topics like social anxiety and sex addiction with humor and grace.In 2018 Alex released his debut comedy album Hugs. Drugs. Pugs. It hit #1 on Amazon and #3 on iTunes Best Selling Comedy Records.To say Alex is a serious pug lover is an understatement. For 2018 he created The Pug Yoga Calendar to raise funds for pug rescue: Pug Nation of LA. Ellen Degeneres spotlighted the sold-out 2018 Pug Yoga Calendar on The Ellen Show.Funny Or Die named him one of the 15 Funniest Comics to Follow.Pre-order “Calm Down, Peasants” here:https://bstlnk.to/peasantsCheck out Alex’s website here:https://www.hoopercomedy.com/I mentioned Just My Type Podcast which is cohosted by former guest, Dobie Maxwell. You can check it out here:https://justmytypepodcast.com/If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel. He’s the only contestant to ever get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges. His AGT performance has over 50 million total online views.

As part of his never ending quest to spread love and joy, Alex releases a weekly podcast — Achilles’ Heel. This podcast pushes guests outside of their comfort zone. Alex tackles tough topics like social anxiety and sex addiction with humor and grace.

In 2018 Alex released his debut comedy album Hugs. Drugs. Pugs. It hit #1 on Amazon and #3 on iTunes Best Selling Comedy Records.

To say Alex is a serious pug lover is an understatement. For 2018 he created The Pug Yoga Calendar to raise funds for pug rescue: Pug Nation of LA. Ellen Degeneres spotlighted the sold-out 2018 Pug Yoga Calendar on The Ellen Show.

Funny Or Die named him one of the 15 Funniest Comics to Follow.

Pre-order “Calm Down, Peasants” here:

https://bstlnk.to/peasants

Check out Alex’s website here:

https://www.hoopercomedy.com/

I mentioned Just My Type Podcast which is cohosted by former guest, Dobie Maxwell. You can check it out here:

https://justmytypepodcast.com/

If you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:

https://www.patreon.com/btbpc

Look for new stuff for Patrons soon!

Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:

https://www.thebtbpc.com/