Spotify’s stock price has decreased by 34% since they acquired the Joe Rogan podcast not increased as Brendan claims. Also his lawsuit against that YouTuber is for copyright infringement not defamation. Any podcast that unironically has that guy on as a guest is questionable

Insightful and a must for any new comedian or comedy fan!

Perfect podcast to continue working on your craft as a comedian. Don’t sleep on the hotbreathaverse!

This podcast is a great playbook for everything in the comedy community.

It’s all good but what I like most about Joel’s Hot Breath! Podcast is that he’s generous with information and seems to really want other people to succeed. That’s the way it should be. Super interesting, fun, and full of info.

An amazing source for stand up comedy knowledge. Get advice, tips, tricks, lessons, and stories from some of the best comedians around. Joel Byars is a great host and I would give this podcast 6 stars if he would stop dabbing.

Joel is a genius. The community and quality of laughs is pure Genius! Top level content and quality content!

Joel is such a open book. Giving so much free knowledge and tools to help comedians in their journeys. Don’t know if there is any platform such as this for comedians. From every angle there is info on everything you might have questions about concerning comedy. No way you “can not” find this info valuable.

The Episode with Roy Wood jr was gold! I found this podcast recently and have been binging it. Well worth my time and yours!!!

I just got hip to this podcast and this is long overdue for the entire stand up comedy community. Stay humble and genuine cause what you’re doing is next level.

If you are new or well experienced in comedy this is the place for you to get better! There are so many great insights, tips and advice from so many great comedians. I can’t say enough about Joel’s passion for learning more and teaching others about comedy! It’s inspiring to see someone creat so much for the comedy community and do it all for the love of the art!

Great podcast! Joel is not only a comedian and all around likable guy, but he is a student of comedy and brings on some great guests. It is obvious that Joel puts in the work to research his guests with the payoff being thoughtful questions and deep discussions on all things comedy. If you are a comedian wanting to learn and grow, or if you are simply a fan of standup comedy, I highly recommend this podcast! Click subscribe and join the Hot Breathaverse!

Very fun and engaging podcast for anyone who is interested in stand-up comedy.

If you even casually like comedy, listen to this podcast and hear a comedian speak passionately on it. I am continually amazed at the guests and content this podcast gets vs. the amount of people who know about it. Is it the niche? Does Joel need to get himself out there more? I can’t understand it, but I know for a fact that it can’t stay that way.

The hot breath of Joel and his guests is so captivating that I can almost feel it on my face. A must listen for anyone interested in comedy.

Joel is a very likeable and authentic comic, and he shines as a podcast host and interviewer. I came across his interviews to comics on YouTube and that led me to downloading a podcast and I have been a fan of his ever since! As a comic I take a lot of notes for my own comedy career. There is a lot here to be learned, while being entertained! Thanks Joel for an awesome job!

This is a funny podcast. Look up the episodes with Ms. Pat and Dolcé Sloan if you don’t believe me.

The perfect podcast for both comics and comedy fans!

I’m so glad to have found the Hot Breathaverse! It’s the best podcast out there for comedians. Joel is a fantastic interviewer, who asks great questions and gives great tips for comics. It’s an invaluable resource! Much love to the Hot Breathern and Sisteren!

Joel picks the brains of legends and pulls out incredible wisdom every time. He’s doing the Lord’s work.

Awesome podcast if you’re a comedian or just a fan of comedy. Great tips and advice that you can’t find anywhere else this conveniently.

Very helpful tips from the pros - and also others at the same level you’re at. The dynamic perspectives really help inspire new approaches to writing, producing shows, getting booked - you name it! Great job Joel!!

Joel is the best. Every comic (or really anyone) should listen to this to make themselves funnier.

I am learning so much that no one tells you in the business by listening to Joel and his guests. It is helping me grow as a comedian.

Great advice but his intro material is not so enjoyable and the way he says the podcast name makes chills run down my spine and not in a good way.

Please keep making shows ! -the AWSTAT team

Great insight on comedy! Must listen for anyone who wants to be in comedy or just loves comedy.

If you’re interested in the comedy universe - comedian, speaker, fan, podcaster, podcast junkie, student of life - you’ll enjoy this podcast!! So LISTEN, and don’t let the name fool you. Your friend, Comedian, RueD

Best comedy podcast out!

When you consider the work it takes to put out a good podcast it’s great that comics can get this in-depth knowledge for free. These great educational conversations serve as a great roadmap for comics “in the game”.

This has become my absolute favorite podcast. I listen to it every day on my commute to and from work. As a comedian, it’s great to hear, and learn from the veterans of our industry. Joel also does an incredible job in researching his guests, asking all of the right questions, and letting the moment be the moment. “Hot Breath” is must listening for any comedian looking to take their career to the next level!

these interviews are more like going to “class” every week. I’ve been listening now for 4 months, and Joel gets better with every interview. The comedians he brings on always Keep it REAL, and give GREAT insight To the business and to this art. Joel....you a REAL ONE. I appreciate what you do every week with this.

This is a great podcast! Joel peals back the curtain weekly, and digs deep with comedians, writers and producers alike. Here you get pure truth about a comedians life, the ins and outs of the entire industry! Well worth the listen and follow! Totally a fan. Plus he’s a great guy all around!

Plenty of laughs and awesome insight

Excellent podcast and very well produced! Keep it up!

I am a huge comedy fan...and this podcast is right up my alley. Keep up the good work! Highly recommended!

I’ve been a fan of comedy in all of it’s many forms for basically my entire 48 year life, so needless to say, I find the behind the scenes of it extremely fascinating (which might explain why my current favorite podcast is comedian Earl Skakel’s Inappropriate Earl). Joel Byars’ Hot Breath! Podcast is a very entertaining and insightful look behind the scenes of comedy and what it takes to be successful in comedy. Highly recommended.

Love it!! Well done, I am so proud of Joel!

This podcast is a great resource for comedians. Showing comedians how to not only learn the craft, but how to navigate the industry. I also highly recommend taking Joel’s standup class and watching his weekly show at Java Monkey

As a comic myself I look for any small tip I can about stand up comedy. This podcast has at least one thing I can use in every episode. People he interviews are really interesting also.

This might be the second review I’ve ever written on here and I should write more. Joel deserves it so much that it even penetrated my little brain. So here I am to tell you that Joel Byars is the man. He is a really good dude that I found on Instagram before I heard the podcast. He helped me with A LOT of great advice. He went out of his way to provide me with some great feedback and I will always appreciate that. Then I heard the podcast and it’s top notch. No question about it. Joel likes to exaggerate and call it interviews but they always end up in to great conversations that are super helpful and entertaining. Always in depth and funny. Perfect combo. Definitely give this podcast a whirl in your skull.

This is a great podcast for fans of comedy who want to hear about the Atlanta comedy scene and the inner workings of comedians. It's really funny, the host is excellent, and you'll learn a lot about comedy! Definitely recommend.

As a comedian this was a treat to listen to, not only was it a lot of fun but there are some valuable insights into what goes into being a comic at various levels. There’s a lot to learn from here. Whether you’re a current comedian, aspiring comedian, or just fascinated by the world of stand up comedy, this is one that you’ll want to check out. 5 Stars, subscribed and can’t wait to binge the rest.

Engaging conversations with funny people. How could you go wrong? The host is a natural at interviewing, who really lets his guests shine. Lots of laughs and learning. If you are interested in comedy you should definitely check this show out!

Great interview. You didn't over talk your guest and you did you research. Asked great questions.

Joel is a very nice, warm and friendly down to earth dude. And not to mention a hilarious comedian. And all of those qualities come across in these excellent and well crafted interviews. I’ve learned and laughed so much from spending countless hours listening and enjoying each and every episode. As a fan and aspiring comedian, thank you Joel for all of your hard work. Your fans will enjoy seeing you on Conan soon enough, I’m sure of it! Lots of blessings, bud!!!!!!

I love the Hot Breath Podcast !!! I listen to every episode. Always fun, informative, and keeps me engaged throughout the entire interviews. Makes me feel like I’m in the same room as them. Keep killing the game Hot Breath 🔥🔥 Joel Byars is that guy !!!!

I love it!

I'm sorry it took me so long to get around to leaving a review, this podcast deserved 5 stars right out of the gate. It's always a fascinating listen. Joel is a wonderful interviewer. He does his research and gives the guest a real chance to talk. His gentle guidence keeps the conversations flowing, but he isn't afraid to really dig in to uncover a weath of information. This is a funny and more than that, informative podcast. I'm always looking forward to the next episode. Congratulations on your run to-date and I'm looking forward to many more.

Joel Byars has definitely cracked the formula for Podcasts with Hot Breath! Joel has a way of getting the best information out of his guests. His guests are the best in their fields, so you know you're getting the best information possible. Very insightful for young and veteran comics alike. Joel keeps the focus on the guest rather than trying to self serve his brand. He's like a spring board for conversations. A fan for life of Hot Breath!