• Final Episode: What Have We Learned
    Nov 11 2020

    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!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Comedy in the Middle East with Mona Aburmishan
    Oct 29 2020

    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.

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    1 hr
  • Comedy in Latin America with Eliana La Casa
    Oct 21 2020

    We are joined by Eliana La Casa to discuss the realities of developing a scene and working as a comedian in Latin America.

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    57 mins
  • Touring in Africa with Mum-Z
    Oct 14 2020

    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.

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    55 mins
  • Touring Asia with Nik Coppin
    Oct 5 2020

    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!

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    53 mins
  • Longevity in Comedy with Tim Slagle
    Sep 28 2020

    41-year veteran of stand-up Tim Slagle goes over the steps, slopes, and mountains of maintaining a strong career in comedy.

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    51 mins
  • Writing Online Comedy: Satirical News with Skyler Higley
    Sep 22 2020

    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.

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    57 mins
  • Running a Comedy Club During a Pandemic with Brian Morton & Rachel Ibrahim 
    Sep 15 2020
    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!
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    45 mins