In the Art of Bombing podcast, comedians talk about comedy and how it does not always go as planned. Hosts Dan Bublitz Jr & Larry Smith talk to comedians about their worst performances and give tips on what to do and NOT to do when performing and how to cope with failure. Whether you are an aspiring comedian or a comedy nerd, The Art of Bombing has something for everyone! Ranked in the top 100 on Apple Podcast Comedy charts and top 50 on Good Pod's Stand-Up Comedy podcast charts, the Art of Bombing is available wherever you get your podcasts.Become a...
Latest episodes
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23 min
Between Bombs Ep 323 Callbacks - I Haven't Started Yet
In this episode of Between Bombs Callbacks, Dan and Larry return after another unexpected hiatus and callback episode 323 with Troy Walker. They discuss starting earlier and how th…
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47 min
AoB 323 Troy Walker (Jimmy Kimmel Live) - Bigger Than A Bear
Troy Walker is a writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live, but started cutting his comedy teeth in Denver. From an early age, he started absorbing comedy of all kinds, developing his love for…
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32 min
Between Bombs Ep 322 Callbacks - It's Always Cold
In this episode of Between Bombs Callbacks, Dan and Larry return after an unexpected hiatus, battling respiratory illness, cross-state moves, and the chaos that comes with life off…
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45 min
Lisa Rimmert (Seattle International Comedy Competition) - Somber in Seattle
Lisa Rimmert started her journey in St. Louis performing improv, but discovered a love of stand-up. She and Dan discuss how hard it has been to start over again and again, the cost…
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37 min
Between Bombs Ep 321 Callbacks - Be Honest, Fools!
Between Bombs Ep. 321 Callbacks finds Dan and Larry calling back their conversation with Katherine Rogue and digging deeper into the craft of stand-up. They talk about being honest…
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50 min
Katherine Rogue (Blue Ridge Comedy Festival) - Learn to Pivot
Katherine Rogue started not four years ago, but is wasting no time, spending as much time on stage as possible. She and Dan chat about coming up in comedy in a rural area, the trap…
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40 min
Between Bombs Ep 320 Callbacks - Hosting Due Diligence
In this holiday edition and season finale of Between Bombs Ep. 320 Callbacks, Dan and Larry go back to their conversation with Cori Stewart to break down the unspoken rules of host…
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47 min
Cori Stewart - Not A Fan: A Hosting Story
We’re a BIG fan of Cori Stewart! Getting her start in St Louis, the now Denver comic talks with Dan about loving comedy from an early age, her mother nurturing that love, and how i…
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37 min
Between Bombs Ep 319 Callbacks - Kill Your Darlings
In this episode of The Art of Bombing presents: Between Bombs, Dan and Larry call back episode 319 with comedian Sydney Kane. They dive into when to make changes to your act, how t…
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49 min
Sydney Kane (New York Comedy Festival) - Bath(Room) Bomb
This episode is FULL! Sydney and Dan get into the importance of funny and engaging videos, catching the wave of the ever-changing algorithm, what makes a comedian, figuring out “ho…
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31 min
Between Bombs Ep 318 Callbacks - Writing For The Stage Vs Paper
In this episode of the Art of Bombing presents: Between Bombs, Dan and Larry call back episode 318 with comedian and comic book writer, Eliot Rahal. They break down writing for the…
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38 min
Eliot Rahal (Knock’em Dead, Midnight Vista) - Knock 'Em Dead
Dan’s at SiouxperCon and gets to have a great chat with comic book author (Knock’em Dead, Midnight Vista) and former standup Eliot Rahal! From his time starting at the legendary Li…
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24 min
Between Bombs Ep 317 Callbacks - Improv Vs Standup and Ghosts
In this episode of the Art of Bombing presents: Between Bombs, Dan and Larry call back episode 317 with Douglas Widick. They break down earning a laugh versus cheating a laugh (man…
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30 min
Douglas Widick (North Coast) - It's All About The Relationship
Dan gets the chance to talk with sketch and improv artist Douglas Widick. They talk Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the difference between English and Scottish audiences, the relationsh…
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23 min
Between Bombs Ep 316 Callbacks - Record Everything
In this episode of Between Bombs: Callbacks, Dan and Larry revisit their conversation with Ben Katzner for a lively and insightful chat about growth on stage. They explore the fine…
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38 min
Ben Katzner (Sirus XM) - Record Everything
In this episode, Dan is joined by Minneapolis-based comedian Ben Katzner, and they discuss actively avoiding each other, how you can get stuck in a “pocket” in a larger scene, and…
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21 min
Between Bombs Ep 315 Callbacks - Are You Likeable
In this Between Bombs: Callbacks episode, Dan and Larry circle back to Ep 315 with Taylor Soderborg for a lively chat about comedy’s secret weapons—likability and trust. They break…
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47 min
Taylor Soderborg (Laugh Out Loveland Comedy Festival) - Pay The Comedy Gods
Taylor discusses starting as a comedy nomad, the idea that comedy has to balance itself, taking responsibility for the audience (even if the audience is bad and should feel bad), a…
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25 min
Between Bombs Ep 314 Callbacks - Do Your Research!
In this Between Bombs: Callbacks episode, Dan and Larry circle back to their conversation with Joe Scrocca from Episode 314! They dig into why solid notes are a comedian’s secret w…
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37 min
Joe Scrocca - Learn Your Geography
Dan returns with New Jersey comic Joe Scrocca. They cover everything from biker bars to making sure you do your regional research before a road gig, and ways to put the comedy puzz…