It’s rare to find a comedy podcast that shares our same level of comedy curiosity. These three listed below keep us inspired and educated on our favorite topic, comedy! We love learning. So if you have any other podcast recommendations, please connect with us or comment with your suggestions below.
This podcast is hosted by veteran comedian and Nashville native Rik Roberts. He calls this show “your “digital green room” and we could not agree more. Not only does Rik have great interviews but also insightful episodes tailored to specific topics comics need to know like: goal setting tips, live joke writing workshops, and business insights he’s learned from 30+years in the business.
As of August 1, 2017 the podcasts release on the 1st and 15th of the month. We’ve even been on each other’s podcasts and will shares those links below. This is the perfect podcast for any comic wanting to learn how the comedy business works, how to get the work, and how to be funny enough to get better work.
Listen to our host Joel on Rik’s podcast here:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6439948-106-joel-starring-on-school-of-laughs-podcast
Listen to Rik on Hot Breath! here:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6417924-105-rik-roberts-reveals-how-to-make-real-money-in-comedy-finding-your-ultimate-audience-cr
Get more info about School of Laughs here:
https://www.schooloflaughs.com/podcast/
We discovered this bi-weekly podcast by recommendation from Atlanta comic Franc Gwin. This podcast is hosted by two New York comics, Jeff McBride and Harrison Tweed, out on the comedy grind with a mission to share this “punchy podcast from NYC on the science and craft of stand-up comedy by comics who love it.” That’s a direct quote form their website and could not be more accurate. This is not your typical comedy nerd podcast. Jeff and Harrison dive head first into the nuts and bolts of comedy and how some of the top comics in the industry do what they do best, make people laugh.
What we also enjoy about the show is how many of the podcasts are specifically themed based on the guests strengths so the listener knows exactly what they’re getting into. The episode that got us hooked was with Hot Breathren Mark Normand exploring all things writing. We will link that below. Enjoy!
Hear Mark Normand on Let’s Talk About Sets here:
https://www.letstalkaboutsets.com/026/
Hear Mark Norman on Hot Breath! here:
https://audioboom.com/posts/5897119-84-mark-normand-sharing-stories-of-amy-schumer-judd-apatow-and-louis-ck
Get more info about Let's Talk About Sets here: https://www.letstalkaboutsets.com/
Hosted by legendary comedy talent manager Barry Katz, this is your go-to podcast for long form interviews (besides Hot Breath! of course) with some of comedy’s most influential players. Barry has helped launch the career of countless comics ranging from i Dave Chappelle and Dane Cook to Wanda Sykes and Bill Burr. Those barely even scratch the surface. Seriously, google him and listen to this podcast. Some of his interviews push well past two hours, so save these for those comedy road trips to help pass the time with lessons from comedy legends.
Fun side note, we actually got to see the live recording of his interview with Howie Mandel while at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. We will paste that episode below as a fun teaser to get you started. Enjoy!
Hear Howie Mandel on Industry Standard here:
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fake-mustache-studios/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/e/45992159?autoplay=true
Get more info about Industry Standard here:
https://barrykatz.com/podcast/
The Comic’s Comic Presents: Last Things First
http://thecomicscomic.com/category/last-things-first-podcasts/
“Last Things First is an inspirational interview series with comedians and funny people in funny business, asking them about the historic lasts and firsts in their lives as their comedy careers have blossomed. Or still are blossoming.”
Good One: A Podcast About Jokes
https://headgum.com/good-one-a-podcast-about-jokes
“The is a podcast about - well - jokes, and the people who tell them. Each week, a comedian will play one of their jokes and then break it down with Vulture.com Senior Editor Jesse David Fox.”