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A Show where comedians talk about the elements that make up great stand-up comedy

10/08/2024

Don't wait, Early Bird Submissions just $24 until Oct 18th!!! SUBMIT NOW: https://bit.ly/2025RiotFestival

WHY SUBMIT TO THE RIOT COMEDY FESTIVAL?
1. You get to Houston and we got the rest. We cover accommodations and local transportation and of your meals.
2. Spots Spots Spots -- Minimum of 4 quality spots
3. Attend our first ever all-you-can-eat BBQ Cook-off Competition with Texas best cookers and other fun parties.
4. Perform at on the legendary Riot Comedy Club stage and at The Gordy -- a beautiful new performance venue in houston
5. Chance to win up to $2500 in prizes and to headline the Riot
6. Network and Perform in front of comedy industry and nationally touring headliners

09/21/2022

💥 NEW EPISODE 💥

The boys are joined by NYC comedian, actor, and writer Katie Hannigan. Coming off the release of her latest comedy album “Feeling of Emptiness”, Katie is building up her new material while exploring other passionates such as screen acting.

Her writing processes are inspiring including transcribing other comedians material she likes to figure out the writing, writing exercises before working on material, scanning past social media posts, and so many more great tips! Everything began to click for Katie once she was able to establish a consistent voice for all of her material. If you feel stuck in writing, struggling with your point of view, or would like to get some new inspiration, check out this fun conversation with Katie!

07/28/2022

💥 NEW EPISODE 💥

No, we’re not debating wearing shorts on stage, we’re talking digital shorts… Are you making them? Are you struggling getting eyes on them? How can you level up? Have you considered submitting them to festivals? Sarah has been perfecting the craft of DIY production of her sketches and has recently found success with her digital short “Sleepover Mom” being accepted to the 2022 Just For Laughs “Eat My Shorts” film competition directed by none other than Breaking Down Bits own Drew Jordan!

We also talk building new standup material post special recording and post pandemic and talk about her major role in the Joe List & Louis CK film “Fourth of July” Just released nationwide. Give it a listen!

07/21/2022

💥 NEW EPISODE💥

Comedian and writer Alex English joins the guys to talk comedy! Alex has come a long way in the last decade in the game since being unknowingly signed us for an open mic to just be completing his first season of writing for Saturday Night Live! Admittedly he says he feels like had to start over in comedy as a new SNL writer but embraces the challenge and is optimistic about how he will grow while continuing his standup at the Comedy Cellar and clubs around New York and across the country.

Alex encourages you to visit different cities and audiences, find input from news (CNN and Fox News) have experiences and use all this to define your comedy writing and character on stage and listen to all your sets, not just the good ones if you want to grow faster!

07/13/2022

💥 Live podcast recording 💥
Wednesday 6pm EST. Link to YouTube in Bio!

The boys are back talking comedy with New York City Native comedian, Adam Hunter. Adam was a finalist on season 6 of “Last Comic Standing”, was the last Stand Up Comedian to perform in his second appearance on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show”, appeared on “Chelsea Lately”, ”The Late Late Show”, MTV, VH1, TruTV, CBS, Comedy Central, “The Real Husband’s of Hollywood”, Nickelodeon’s “See Dad Run” and performed at arenas, colleges and clubs all over the world. He’s also done numerous military tours for our Armed Services on bases in the Far East, Middle East, Africa and South America as well as here at home.

05/26/2022

💥 NEW EP!!! Link in Bio💥 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!

05/17/2022

💥NEW EP💥Producing Your Own Comedy Shows

Brian and Drew sit down with CEO and founder of “Don’t Tell Comedy” Kyle Kazanjian-Amory to dig into one thing… How to start and produce successful comedy shows. The boys exchange what they have learned over the years of running their comedy room “The Riot” in Houston with Kyle who has built a comedy empire runing shows in over 40 markets producing upwards of 20-30 comedy shows each weekend across the country plus dozens of high quality comedy specials.

Whether you are considering starting a show or taking your production to the next level, this is over an hour packed with tips, best practices, and secrets that can help you get your comedy show to the next level.

05/15/2022

New EP!!!! Join us live on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch at 3PM EST on Monday, May 16. We talk producing shows and the business side of comedy with Founder & CEO Kyle Kazanjian-Amory. Don’t miss it!

04/11/2022

Catch the guys live today with LA comedian, writer, and actor Ahamed Weinberg! Facebook Live, YouTube, and Twitch at 6:30PM EST!!!

03/30/2022

New EP with

Brian and Drew talk comedy with NYC comedian, writer, and actor Mike Vecchione! Weeks before recording his standup special produced by Nate Bargatze in Nashville we catch Mike as he tightens up his hour. He shares some lessons he has learned from his career journey including how to get booked for late night and other projects. He also opens up his writing strategy suggesting that over 1000 funny things happen to us each day and encourages us to capture those things and write about them.

We watch a clip from his most recent Tonight Show appearance and much more. So much great info shared for comics at all levels so give it a listen, and tell a friend!

03/26/2022

Brian and Drew do a live podcast recording with NYC Actor, Writer, and Comedian Mike Vecchione on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch on Monday, March 29th at 6:00pm EST.

03/07/2022

Brian and Drew do a live podcast recording with LA Actor, Writer, and Comedian Matt Rife on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch on Monday, March 7th at 5:00pm EST. We’ll be taking a look at his latest comedy special “Only Fans”

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Two Houston-Based Comics Learn About What Makes Great Comedy

A big part of growing as a standup comedian and being able to learn from more experienced comics. Before the COVID-19 cancelled comedy, you would be able to hang out at shows and open mics and talk comedy and now that’s gone... But Brian and Drew didn’t want to let a global pandemic get in the way of their learning and growing as comedians so they created th Breaking Down Bits show

Every week on Breaking Down Bits they talk with a comedian about their performance and writing while watching some of them material alongside them. The interviews are live on Facebook and then available on YouTube and as a podcast so that other comics, writers, and comedy enthusiasts can learn along with us. It’s a pretty good show, come check us out sometime! breakingdownbits.com