HOT BREATH WITH JOEL BYARS [EP. 154]

Joel Byars Show Notes Today's episode 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: Keys to interviewing 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: WEBSITE FACEBOOK == SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:   What You'll Get When You Attend http://bigpodcast.com/ 1. Marketing strategies that work in the real world – not just theory. We're in the trenches of podcasting, not only working on our own podcasts, but also with dozens of podcasters, helping them grow their audiences. We've seen "podcast marketing" from all sides and We know what's working right now (and what isn't). 2. The "whole story" from people who are actually living it (and doing something). We're not here to sell you a pipe dream – we're here to show you what works when it comes to growing a podcast. And what works isn't what most people think… The "technology" of marketing yourself via a podcast is fun, but none of it matters if you don't have what listeners want — old school, nuts-and-bolts entertainment. And who better than to show you how to deliver that than a guy who's spent the last 25+ years on the road, entertaining crowds night after night, and a guy who's worked with dozens of top entertainers to help them do the same thing? Big Podcast Bootcamp isn't a traditional "podcast seminar" — it's the "secret weapon" that will give your podcast the edge you need to grow a big audience. 3. A marketing plan you can put into action immediately. You'll get a proven marketing plan that works with actionable steps you can put into place immediately. It's not an exaggeration to say that this could change the course of your podcast (and the business behind it) within just 60 days. What would that be worth to you?