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“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.

If we can learn anything from Kim, it is to network, even when it’s out of your comfort zone. She later made connections to that got her onto the Comedy Central Roast Battle, a writer for the Impractical Jokers, and so many other opportunities. Kim shares a unique writing tip (especially if you have a podcast, and if you don’t she gives you a good reason to start one) Great episode for any comic, at any level!

Find Kim:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimcongdon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimberlycongdon

Broad Topix Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/broadtopix

This Bitch Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSifmAaKVbhYtPzCbZILVHQ

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“Making it in America” – Steph Tolev

Comedian Steph Tolev
"Making it in America" Steph Tolev

Brian and Drew visit with Canadian standup comedian Steph Tolev, now based in LA. We follow her journey from Toronto to LA and learn a few lessons along the way. We discuss running shows, hosting, working with bookers, writing on stage, and so much more. You’ll love Steph’s insights and her energy even more! We look at her clip from Bill Burr’s “The Ringers” from Comedy Central.

Steph has two albums her most recent album “I’m not Well” was nominated for the Juno Award. Steph has a half hour on Epix, and was just passed at the Comedy Store in LA at the time of this recording!

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“Visual” – Francisco Ramos

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Francisco Ramos Breaking Down Bits Comedy Podcast

His success started with working the door at the World Famous Comedy Store in LA and got his first break as a voice actor in the animated hit Rio. Then passed at the comedy store and appearances on TV like Shameless and NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

He cautions not to do anything you may regret later, where in comedy we’re often advised say “yes to everything.” He shares how acting and improv are related and different from standup. Find out what it means when Francisco calls himself a “visual writer” and so much more!

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John Caparulo – “Pippen > Jordan”

Yes you read that right, Pippen is better than Jordan. Find out how that statement helped John find his first manager as he discusses what comedians should be looking for in their own manager. We also cover writing on stage, finding your voice, finding comedy from your most frustrating and uncomfortable experiences and so much more.

We break down a set from John’s “Caplets” project where he decided to stop working on hour specials and focus on writing a new set every 30 days. Over a period of three and a half years he relapsed 44 of these all found on his YouTube channel and website – https://johncaparulo.com. You can also find his new comic book series! What a joy it was to talk comedy with John, enjoy!

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Jon Reep – “Working the Road”

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Breaking Down Bits Jon Reep Episode 10 Working the Road"

We talk about leveling-up in standup comedy by getting booked at clubs and working the road with the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. We then breakdown some material from his latest comedy special on Amazon Prime, “Ginger Beard Man.”

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