Breaking Down Bits
Breaking Down Bits
Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan
A show hosted by comics Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan about great comedy bits with the comedians who wrote and performed them. Any comedian or comedy fan will appreciate going behind the curtain to learn about how jokes are constructed!
“Comedy Festivals” – Joe Machi, Cipha Sounds, & Ian Lara
The boys are back talking the yak yaks for season 7. It was a long hiatus but we finally kicked it off live at The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston, TX held March 23-26, 2023 with some of our festival headliners sharing what they think makes a great comedy festival. The Riot Comedy Festival 2 […]
May 4, 2023
38 min
“Consistent Voice” – Katie Hannigan
The boys are joined by NYC comedian, actor, and writer Katie Hannigan. Coming off the release of her latest comedy album “Feeling of Emptiness”, Katie is building up her new material while exploring other passionates such as screen acting. Her writing processes are inspiring including transcribing other comedians material she likes to figure out the […]
Sep 21, 2022
51 min
“Shorts” – Sarah Tollemache Returns!
No, we’re not debating wearing shorts on stage, we’re talking digital shorts… Are you making them? Are you struggling getting eyes on them? How can you level up? Have you considered submitting them to festivals? Sarah has been perfecting the craft of DIY production of her sketches and has recently found success with her digital […]
Jul 28, 2022
58 min
“Live a Life” – Alex English
Comedian and writer Alex English joins the guys to talk comedy! Alex has come a long way in the last decade in the game since being unknowingly signed us for an open mic to just be completing his first season of writing for Saturday Night Live! Admittedly he says he feels like had to start […]
Jul 21, 2022
51 min
“Barking” – Adam Hunter
If you take away anything from Adam it is to grind it out and hustle. For five years he was barking at a club in New York in exchange for stage time. Then fought for each opportunity he got including three times getting passed on NBC’s Last Comic Standing but only making it on to […]
Jul 15, 2022
1 hr 6 min
“Don’t Skip Any Steps” – David Gborie
So much great advice shared by David! Work Hard and don’t skip any steps!  It’s a cumulative effect of all the progress of the work you put in. Some things that help, start a mic or a showcase where your comfortable and work out new jokes. Start a podcast and not necessarily a comedy podcast. […]
Jun 9, 2022
57 min
“Networking” – Kim Congdon
The guys are joined by LA comedian, writer, and actress Kimberly Congdon! Kim’s first two standup sets ever were both at the World Famous Comedy Store. She rolled the Pot Luck open mic spot into a spot on the new (at the time) Kill Tony Show where she became one of the first show regulars. […]
May 26, 2022
55 min
“Producing Shows ” – Kyle Kazanjian-Amory
Brian and Drew sit down with CEO and founder of “Don’t Tell Comedy” Kyle Kazanjian-Amory to dig into one thing… How to start and produce successful comedy shows. The boys exchange what they have learned over the years of running their comedy room “The Riot” in Houston with Kyle who has built a comedy empire […]
May 17, 2022
1 hr 15 min
“Taking Weird Opportunities” – Ahamed Weinberg
Brian and Drew talk the hahas with Ahamed Weinberg. Ahamed is a Los Angeles-based comedian from Philadelphia. He made his late night stand up debut on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers (NBC), is one of TimeOut LA’s Comics to Watch and Vulture’s 20 Comics to Watch and was awarded New Face at the 2016 Just […]
Apr 13, 2022
56 min
“1000 Funny Things” – Mike Vecchione
Brian and Drew talk comedy with NYC comedian, writer, and actor Mike Vecchione! Weeks before recording his standup special produced by Nate Bargatze in Nashville we catch Mike as he tightens up his hour. He shares some lessons he has learned from his career journey including how to get booked for late night and other […]
Mar 30, 2022
53 min
Load more