In an all-new episode of Between Bombs, Dan and Larry call back episode 301 with Jeff Albright, In this episode, they talk about the definition of bombing, one's own perspective, and finding your niche. 

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Dan finally gets to sit down with his producing partner, Jeff Albright (LoCo Comedy). They discuss Jeff’s preference for writing over performing, whether open mics “count,” the philosophy behind bombing, and the importance of a tight show. They also touch on social media mistakes, reigniting passion, and how success is relative.

Jeff Albright

Jeff Albright is a Loveland-based comedian and producer. He is the founder of LoCo Comedy and is a founding member of the Laugh Out Loveland Comedy Festival. Jeff has appeared at High Planes Comedy Festival, Cream City Comedy Festival, Jokechella, and the Chief Comedy and Train Festival.

https://www.instagram.com/jelbright74/

https://www.instagram.com/lococomedy/

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In an all-new episode of Between Bombs, Dan and Larry callback episode 300 with Sam Miller. In this episode, they talk about setting priorities to reach goals while taking care of yourself, the importance of staying loose on stage, and more. Plus, we celebrate our 300th episode of The Art of Bombing!

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Lary Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/

The hilarious Sam Miller returns for the 300th episode! Sam and Dan discuss recovering from the loss of social media, staying loose while keeping the material tight, and how to treat the four people who came to see you. They also chat about less-than-ideal producers, Sam’s writing process, and Adventures in Boogertown!

Sam Miller

Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has two kids, (one of them is on purpose) he's been married for 13 years, and has been clean and sober for 15 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it's like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails are like in Yakima. His first album and special, Round Trip, was recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel, whose indie label, Stand Up! Records, Sam had recently signed a three-album deal with. Round Trip was released October 27th, 2023, and immediately went to number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts. It even broke into the top 200 overall charts. Sam is a recurring guest and has been heard by an estimated 2.5 million listeners on the nationally syndicated "Bob & Tom Radio Show." He has written for Newsweek. He was the runner-up in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He has headlined multiple major comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory in Chicago. He's also performed with the Addicts Comedy Tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the country. For three consecutive years, he won awards in "The Best of Olympia" issue of the Weekly Volcano.


https://www.sammillercomedy.com/

Art of Bombing:

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Larry Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/

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In an all-new episode of Between Bombs, Dan introduces the pod's new producer and co-host of Between Bombs, Larry Smith. In this episode, they explore the challenges of crowdwork and heckling in comedy. This episode breaks down the different types of heckling—positive and negative—how comedians might unintentionally invite interruptions, and the differences between paid and unpaid audiences. Plus, why is it harder to get people in the front row?

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Hosts:

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Lary Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/

When stand-up comedian Aiden McCluskey goes on the road, he gets free coffee from the hospital lobby (not a patient) and eats continental breakfast at the hotel (not staying there). He jams with Dan Bublitz Jr about these and other travel and social media tips on this episode of the Art of Bombing Podcast.

You’ll learn a lot more in this one: the effect crowdwork tips are having on live comedy, why you should build up your material before posting on social, how crowds are different when they aren’t paying for tickets, and why McCluskey HATES it when his raving fans are so complimentary that it pulls focus from the headliner during the show (hear the story - it’s a good one!)

Aidan McCluskey

Aidan McCluskey is a touring stand-up who works at Acme Comedy Co.

https://aidsman.net/

Art of Bombing:

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Hosts:

Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/
Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com


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In an all-new episode of Between Bombs, Dan and Josh call back episode 298 with Hayden Kristal and dive into factors that can speed up your growth in comedy: “Table stakes” for comedy - how can you not be a liability? And how “you” get booked, not “your material”

Art of Bombing:

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Hosts:

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Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com

Hayden Kristal (pronounced like the meth and spelled like the stripper) (America's Got Talent, Netfilx Is A Joke) is an acclaimed public speaker (upcoming gigs with Netflix and NASA) who is speed-running her career in stand up comedy.

She talks to Dan Bublitz Jr about the things in her corporate background that translate to the stage the best and why this transition has been easier than most comics coming up through the open mic circuit.

Listen carefully, and you’ll learn basic things to do to be bookable, practical travel tips, and most importantly, a lesson Hayden learned: that we are bookable because of who we are, not because of what we do.

Hayden Kristal

Hayden Kristal (preferred pronouns they/them/theirs, but accepts anything said with good intent) is a Colorado-based Deaf queer activist and stand-up comedian. Life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities has led Hayden to a career as a professional speaker, exploring the intersections of ability, gender, sexuality, and access, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging, and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences, businesses, and schools all across North America including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NASA, Coldwell Banker, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Connecticut Supreme Court.
 
Hayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them plenty of comedic accolades as well, including over 1,000,000 followers on TikTok, a semifinalist spot on America's Got Talent, and a guest role on Netflix & Adult Swim’s Tuca and Bertie. Hayden has been a semifinalist for StandUp NBC, a finalist for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s Comedy Writing Mentorship, a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Festival, and has opened and featured for Maria Bamford.

https://linktr.ee/haydenkristal

Art of Bombing:

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Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com

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This is an important 2025 update about the future of the Art of Bombing Podcast.  In this update Dan talks about the new schedule, format, producer, and more!

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In an all-new Between Bombs, Dan and Josh callback episode 296 with Ralph Anthony and dive into doing political humor, working in small towns and being tough vs playing to the crowd - what’s the balance?

Art of Bombing:

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Hosts:

Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/
Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com