Hot Breath! Trailers: Recent Episodes
Hot Breath! Trailers
Hot Breath! is Atlanta's premiere podcast NPR describes as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy." Every Monday host Joel Byars profiles prominent comedians, producers and others connected to Atlanta in profound one-on-one interviews. Tune in every Monday and #CaffeinateYourEars with this time capsule of a city on the rise.
Jerry Farber is an Atlanta legend that has been doing comedy for over 55 years. Listen to this industry veteran reflect on all the highs and lows of a life lived chasing a dream. #CaffeinateYourEars
John Michael Bond has taken his talents from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and now Los Angeles. This interview reflects on his philanthropic past and his favorable future. #CaffeinateYourEars
Toni and Griff are the King and Queen of Atlanta! This inspiring episode reveals the true power of love. #CaffeinateYourHeart
Arlen Dewayne "Griff" is a comedy veteran that has headlined around the world, including as the first American to perform in South Africa. He reveals many firsts on this episode for all you Hot Brethren and Siteren to enjoy. #CaffeinateYourEars
Atlanta radio icon and comedian Jeff Dauler dishes exclusive insight into his departure from The Bert Show and what the future holds only on Hot Breath! Podcast #CaffeinateYourEars
Ron G has won NBC's StandUp Comic Search and ASPCA College Comic of the Year, been featured in numerous national commercials ranging from Lincoln to Bud Light to Taco Bell, in national television shows from Key & Peele to Punk'd and Chelsea Lately, and now Hot Breath! Podcast. All of this success started right here in Atlanta... #CaffeinateYourEars
Tushar Singh started comedy in Atlanta and now lives in India with the responsibility of bridging the gap by booking America's funniest comics in an uncharted comedy territory. #CaffeinateYourEars
Ronnie Jordan is not only the #1 college comedian in the country, but also the #1 Hot Breath! Pod fan! #CaffeinateYourEars
Dulcé Sloan is the 2015 winner of StandUp NBC, New Face of the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival and runner up in the nationally recognized Laughing Skull Festival. Although a classically trained actor with years of stage experience, stand-up comedy has proven to be her ticket to center stage. Dulcé's career is just getting started, and this interview highlights her step into the national spotlight. #CaffeinateYourEars
It's a Merry Perry Christmas with Rodney Perry. We cover everything from Kevin Hart buying all his friends to becoming the face of a surging television network. #CaffeinateYourEars
Karlous Miller has been on BET's Comicview, NBC's Last Comic Standing Finals, MTV's Wild N' Out, and now Hot Breath! Podcast. Hear him and his "fans" peel back the layers on the humble beginnings to prime time stardom.
Andy Sandford shares his independent approach to stand-up comedy and how that landed him a late night appearance on Conan.
Tone Bell stars in NBC's Truth Be Told, Comedy Central's Half Hour, and now Hot Breath! Podcast. Hear his career from boos in Atlanta to billboards in LA, only on Hot Breath!
Dave "Funny Biscuits" Stone has evolved from living in a van to touring the country with Craig Ferguson. This interview traces every step and ounce of wisdom gained along the way.
Lord Byron Bowers' comedy career has taken him from sleeping in his car to performing on Jimmy Kimmel all in the name of Atlanta comedy. Enjoy!
Gilbert Lawand shares all his industry insights into the new frontier of comedy and Atlanta's influence on this change.
Comedian Cris Gray interviews me to kick-off the much anticipated second season of Hot Breath! Podcast. Tune-in next Monday at 8 to hear the full interview. Thanks, you.
Rod Man is the 2014 winner of Last Comic Standing that shares his passage from sleeping on the floor to working on television. You have never heard this side of Rod Man, until now. Full episode is released on Monday, September 21st at 8 AM. Enjoy.
Ms. Pat's hysterical stories have been heard on all the top podcasts like WTF and Joe Rogan, but she opens up about how to find the humor in trauma only on Hot Breath!
Clayton English shares how his commitment to the craft of comedy has led him to the Last Comic Standing Finals. Only on Hot Breath! Podcast.
Hear Lavar trace his journey from hearing boos to laughs on tour with the Shaq All-Stars and Kevin Hart. He also shares and proves his philosophy that the days of moving to LA for fame have been eclipsed my social media. Lastly, we explore his "altercation" with one of comedy's most popular acts. OOOOOO
Lavar Walker is an Atlanta comedy stand-out from Last Comic Standing to Shaq All-Star and Kevin Hart tours. Hear how Lavar emerges from the south side of Chicago to become who Kevin Hart proclaims as a "legitimate comedy star." Only on Hot Breath! Podcast.
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Since deserting her corporate career in 2014, Mia has taken on the workload of a nationally touring headliner. We discuss the highs and lows of her new lifestyle and her identity as a black woman in a segregated comedy community. This episode brings us all together.
Noah shares how his experience in Atlanta comedy gives him a competitive edge in a fickle comedy industry, reveals insight into the lifestyle of a comedian, and speaks candidly about his rigorous writing process.
Noah Gardenswartz migrated to Atlanta from his hometown of Denver to answer his comedy calling. His comedy has been featured on TBS’ “Today’s Riff,” in VICE Magazine and the Huffington Post. In 2012, Noah was named a semi-finalist in NBC’s “Stand Up For Diversity,” and in 2014 he was selected as one of the “New Faces” at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. Noah takes us on his philosophical passage from a timid writer at Emory to comedy headliner in India. All aboard!
Drew Thomas was born in Jamaica, raised in Brooklyn, but found his comedy home in Atlanta. A true ambassador of the scene, he has shared his talents on the Late Show with Craig Ferguson and now making his second appearance on Last Comic Standing. Drew is a legend in the making, and he has the stories to prove it from sharing the stage with legends like Ron White, Bill Burr and D.L. Hughley. He takes us on a hilarious journey from hosting the once only open mic in Atlanta to now having his own comedy club in Las Vegas. Double down with Drew Thomas.
At just 23 years old, this young gun has already made a name for himself as a finalist of The Laughing Skull Festival, a featured guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show, and now Last Comic Standing. His rise to fame is documented with humility as we discuss his arc from homeschooled preacher’s kid to college drop-out chasing a comedy dream. Wake up and tune in to this inspirational tale of faith.