The Breaking Into Business Show
The Breaking Into Business Show
People Of Comedy
Breaking Into Business Show focuses on the business and technical sides of comedy. Every episode features a special guest answering some of comedy’s most asked questions like booking a tour, finding representation, or even running your own show. Hosted by Chicago comedian John McCombs.
Final Episode: What Have We Learned
John and James recap the most important lessons and takeaways from the entire Breaking Into Business Show series. If you or someone you know is looking for direction, advice, a starting point, or some goals in the stand-up comedy industry, refer to any of our episodes for answers! Thanks so much for listening!
Nov 11, 2020
1 hr 8 min
Comedy in the Middle East with Mona Aburmishan
Mona Aburmishan comes into studio to provide us with her insight on performing in the West Bank and Dubai. She also extrapolates on what it takes to perform internationally.
Oct 29, 2020
1 hr
Comedy in Latin America with Eliana La Casa
We are joined by Eliana La Casa to discuss the realities of developing a scene and working as a comedian in Latin America.
Oct 21, 2020
57 min
Touring in Africa with Mum-Z
We continue our world tour with Mum-Z, a comedian out of South Africa, who shares his insight of performing comedy across the continent! Plus and EXCLUSIVE story about Kevin Spacey being, well, Kevin Spacey.
Oct 14, 2020
55 min
Touring Asia with Nik Coppin
British touring comedian Nik Coppin gives his list of Do's & Don'ts on the Asian stand-up comedy circuit. Go grab his book, Nik Coppin's Comedy World, on Amazon for even more details on his global exploits!
Oct 5, 2020
52 min
Longevity in Comedy with Tim Slagle
41-year veteran of stand-up Tim Slagle goes over the steps, slopes, and mountains of maintaining a strong career in comedy.
Sep 28, 2020
51 min
Writing Online Comedy: Satirical News with Skyler Higley
John sits down with comedian Skyler Higley (Clickhole, The Onion) to discuss making money contributing to online comedy publications and the world of comedy writing as a whole.
Sep 22, 2020
57 min
Running a Comedy Club During a Pandemic with Brian Morton & Rachel Ibrahim
John talks to the machine driving Zanies in Chicago & Rosemont, GM Brian Morton & Marketing Director Rachel Ibrahim! Topics include the measures Zanies have implemented to ensure audience & staff safety, how these adjustments affect the shows, and the way forward in live, indoor comedy during the pandemic. Comedy in Chicago lives! Visit chicago.zanies.com for tickets!
Sep 15, 2020
44 min
Writing Comedy for Television with Chance Nichols
We are joined by Chance Nichols who gives us some tips regarding his experiences writing for a late night television show syndicated across the country.
Aug 15, 2020
45 min
Making a Living on the Road w/Clifton Cash
We are joined by traveling comic, Clifton Cash, who discusses his pathway to making a living as a road comic and how to approach booking a road tour.
Jul 21, 2020
56 min
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