EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026
Episode 6: From Burnout to Balance in Comedy With Joe Bates
from In on the Bit: A Rise Comedy Podcast · host christieda
This episode is about Joe Bates’ long, strange relationship with stand-up, why he stopped chasing it, and how improv became a healthier creative/social outlet. The strongest spine is: stand-up gives you freedom, identity, ego, and pain; improv gives you structure, community, and relief. The episode also becomes a funny inside-baseball conversation about comedy clubs, open mics, delusion, social media comics, bad stand-up, character work, and the Denver scene. Follow Joe on instagram @joebatescomedy
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