51 episodes

Wondering what a career in comedy looks like? We are too! We interview top comics in Austin and around the country, picking their brains about the process of becoming a professional stand up comic and the variety of forms that might take. Hosted by Arielle Norman.

Leading The Blind Arielle Norman, Body Tape Intl.

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Wondering what a career in comedy looks like? We are too! We interview top comics in Austin and around the country, picking their brains about the process of becoming a professional stand up comic and the variety of forms that might take. Hosted by Arielle Norman.

    50 - Ian Abramson "Be a Little Desperate"

    50 - Ian Abramson "Be a Little Desperate"

    In this live Out of Bounds Comedy Festival edition, Ian Abramson shares stories from coming up in Chicago, where he creatively promoted the unique shows he produced on the winding road toward getting a manager. With a Q&A from the audience.

    • 1 hr 21 min
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    48 - Amy Miller on Gatekeepers

    48 - Amy Miller on Gatekeepers

    Amy Miller (8 years in - LA - Last Comic Standing, Flophouse, Doug Loves Movies) talks to Arielle about fun and foibles with festivals and industry peeps. She discusses next steps when you hit the point in your career when it’s all about waiting on the gatekeepers to bestow their blessings upon you.

    • 48 min
    47 - Brian Gaar Has A Nice Life

    47 - Brian Gaar Has A Nice Life

    Brian Gaar (comedian, TV host, journalist, writer) joins Brett and Arielle to discuss starting a little late and taking it a little easy and still achieving more than most, from a large Twitter following to a comedy special and a TV show.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    46 - Rob Gagnon on Hosting

    46 - Rob Gagnon on Hosting

    Rob joins the LTB duo to share tips and wisdom on being a good host, addressing weird audience situations, and running a successful show.

    • 1 hr 44 min
    45 - Sam Tallent: Killer Instincts

    45 - Sam Tallent: Killer Instincts

    The great Sam Tallent (Denver/Las Vegas) joins us to talk always killing, working your way up on the road, writing a novel, and maintaining a marriage.

    • 1 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

j leonard ,

A Must for New, Road, Hosts, and Anyone Interested in Comedy

This is a great podcast for anyone interested or already in comedy. Hosts, headliners, road comics, comics with TV credits, and more.
It gives an insight on many of the different facets that comedy brings.

DepressionYoYo ,

Great Content!

One of the must listen to podcasts for people who enjoy Austin comedy. If anything you need to hear Matt Bearden’s episode. The earlier episodes have a much stronger structure and it continues to evolve. Fun show

Nle83 ,

One of the best comedy podcasts

Arielle and Brett have such technical minds for comedy, and keep the conversation going in a way that is fun and insightful. If you like comedy or want to do comedy, you should be listening to this podcast.

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