{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fec847824-362b-4c53-9b31-80420ddd17f4","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"#148 - Sean Patton: Killing vs. Being Funny, Comedy Storytelling Secrets, Louis CK Controversy","description":"Sean Patton is one of comedy's most unique talents. I have seen him perform live four times and not a single set has been the same. He breaks down his technique behind improvising on stage and how you can do the same. There is also an in-depth discussion on the power of silence on stage and a storytelling breakdown that has forever changed the way I perform comedy. This is one of those Hot Breathisodes you'll have to hear multiple times to digest.\r\n\r\n**Must Hear Moments:**\r\n\r\n* The Storytelling Treehouse technique\r\n\r\n* Killing vs. being funny \r\n\r\n* Taping for Comedy Central\r\n\r\n* Advice from Bill Burr\r\n\r\n* Comedy writing tips\r\n\r\n* OCD Tips\r\n\r\n* How to improvise on stage\r\n\r\n* The power of silence in comedy\r\n\r\n* Loving Atlanta comedy\r\n\r\n* Louis CK\r\n\r\n**Quotable Quotes**\r\n\r\n\"I feel like I'm lying on stage if I do the same thing every time.\"\r\n\r\n\"In order for a story to grow, it has to be planted in truth.\"\r\n\r\n\"Your jokes fit together like Lego blocks.\"\r\n\r\n\"Bill Burr told me he's blown away at how I comfortable I am with silence.\"\r\n\r\n\"Louis CK must talk about what he's done and why it was wrong.\"\r\n\r\n**IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE:**\r\n\r\n[https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/](https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/)\r\n\r\n**GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD**\r\n\r\nIf you haven\u2019t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week!\r\n\r\n[Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-breath-podcast/id1023241336?mt=2)\r\n\r\n[Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4bHWj6UDCdywTnDdmMtECl)\r\n\r\nJoel's Website: [http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/](http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/)\r\n\r\nJoel's Comedy Class Registration: [http://www.highwirecomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-writing-performance/](http://www.highwirecomedy.com/stand-up-comedy-writing-performance/)\r\n\r\nLink to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: [https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/](https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/)\r\n\r\nJoin the Joel Byars E-mail List: [http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr](http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr)\r\n\r\nResearch Cited:\r\n\r\nThe Laugh Button: Comedy.Covered\r\n\r\n[https://thelaughbutton.com/sean-patton/interview-four-nights-road-sean-patton/](https://thelaughbutton.com/sean-patton/interview-four-nights-road-sean-patton/)\r\n\r\nThe CrabFeast with Ryan Sickler and Jay Larson:\r\n\r\n[https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2014/02/25/crabfeast-episode-93-sean-patton/](https://www.thecrabfeast.com/2014/02/25/crabfeast-episode-93-sean-patton/)\r\n\r\nBeyond the Joke: The Lowdown on Stand-Up Comedy from Bruce Dessau\r\n\r\n[https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/4194/interview-rarely-asked-questions-sean-patton](https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/4194/interview-rarely-asked-questions-sean-patton)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f895e2f-a23b-4e38-94e4-2758aca0fd58/33508297.png"}