Episodes

  • And Finally, a Success Story ft. Brian Herzlinger

    And Finally, a Success Story ft. Brian Herzlinger
    Mar 18 2020
    In these troubling times, maybe it's time we hear an inspiring story of success! In the final episode of "Failing Forward", Director and star of "My Date With Drew" Brian Herzlinger joins Steve to discuss how his tenacity early on in his career lead him to a few failures, but mostly success. Brian was just about to give up on his dream of becoming a director after years of hardship, until he threw caution to the wind and made a hit film on a micro-budget of $1,100. Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Switching Careers at the Height of Success ft. Nicolas Anthony

    Switching Careers at the Height of Success ft. Nicolas Anthony
    Mar 11 2020
    Why would anyone work hard on perfecting a craft, get extremely successful, then decide to completely shift gears into a brand-new career? Comedian (and former famous magician) Nicholas Anthony joins us to potentially answer that very question. Nicolas started off as a successful child magician, gave that up to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. After succeeding at that, Nicolas decided to switch paths again to a career as a professional screenwriter. Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Turning Tragedy into Comedy ft. Michael Malone

    Turning Tragedy into Comedy ft. Michael Malone
    Mar 4 2020
    Is it possible to turn the worst moments of your life into comedy? Comedian Michael Malone did just that in his latest special, "Laugh After Death." He talks with us about the many losses he suffered this past year and how it completely transformed his process, ultimately culminating in his newest comedy special. Check out Michael's podcast, "Advice From Strangers" here! Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • The Ugly Side of Live Television ft. Brett Druck

    The Ugly Side of Live Television ft. Brett Druck
    Feb 26 2020
    How do you recover from failing on national television? Brett Druck is a comedian who retells his epic story of his stint on "America's Got Talent." He gives us the behind-the-scenes about how producers’ number one priority is not the talent, but drudging up drama and emotion from vulnerable contestants. Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Toxicity in Comedy ft. Taylor Williamson

    Toxicity in Comedy ft. Taylor Williamson
    Feb 19 2020
    How do you deal with toxicity in the TV and stand-up world? Comedian Taylor Williamson joins us this week to talk about toxic encounters with people while doing comedy, even when providing a $10,000 scholarship to an artist in need, and why Googling yourself is never a good idea. Plus, Taylor sees a lucrative market in alt-right-style comedy, then spends the rest of the time proving to everyone that he's actually a good guy. Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Playing to Your Strengths ft. Costaki Economopoulos

    Playing to Your Strengths ft. Costaki Economopoulos
    Feb 12 2020
    Where's the line between performing out of your comfort zone and performing well? Today's guest, Costaki Economopoulos AKA the biggest name in comedy, is a stand-up comedian and frequent contributor to the hit radio show The Bob & Tom Show. Costaki recalls the time he bombed on NBC's Last Comic Standing because Richard Belzer forced him to wear a suit and we discuss what it takes to finally discover what you're good at and how to utilize it on stage. Check out Costaki's podcast, Quick Snaps! Follow Steve's Youtube here! Follow Steve on Instagram here! For tour dates and more info, visit SteveHofstetter.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Motherhood and Societal Change ft. Simona Grace

    Motherhood and Societal Change ft. Simona Grace
    Feb 5 2020
    Is it possible to be a social activist AND a mother in today's intense political atmosphere? Today's guest, Simona Grace, proves that you can. Simona is the founder of Moms In Office, an organization founded to empower the political voice of all women by putting progressive moms in office. With her, we talk about raising kids in a politically charged climate, gender inequality in American government, and being California's 2020 Mom of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Picking the Right Comedy Class ft. Dave Reinitz

    Picking the Right Comedy Class ft. Dave Reinitz
    Jan 29 2020
    Is it crazy for a comic to own a comedy club? Today we talk with famous comic Dave Reinitz, owner and founder of Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank. In today's episode we talk about young comedians, what makes or breaks being a good club manager, and why most comedy clubs serve terrible food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins