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We are bringing back a Hot Breath! favorite to celebrate Ali Siddiq on NBC's Bring the Funny. This is not only one of our most popular episodes but also most intense. Even if you have heard this interview before, you will learn new tips with fresh ears. Ali is full of comedy wisdom and playful intimidation that our host Joel Byars hilariously struggles to steer. Enjoy and share! Vote for Ali on NBC: https://bit.ly/VoteForAli (bit.ly/VoteForAli) Hear Ali's first interview: https://audioboom.com/posts/5548725-73-ali-siddiq-talks-starting-comedy-in-prison-social-media-beefs-storytelling-tips Must Hear Moments:  Still being an underrated comic over 20 years in the game  The reality of the comedy business  Comedy's biggest illusions  The secret behind internet comedians  Why most comics suck at stand-up  How to attract to fans  Tips for storytelling on stage  Advice from legendary comics  The pressure of being a headliner  Joke thieves Quotable Quotes "There are only 20 podcasts in the world I'll do." "I don't have a gimmick. I am a comic and I am fine with that." "I guarantee if you're doing a sitcom and stand-up, your stand-up sucks." "Comedy is about freedom. It's the last place for free speech." "I'm not chasing laughs from an audience. I refuse to dumb down my comedy for fame. I believe what's for me is going to come." "How funny you gonna be is determined by how honest you gonna be." Click here to support the podcast:https://bit.ly/HotBreathSupport (https://bit.ly/HotBreathSupport) Subscribe to our YouTube:https://bit.ly/HotBreathSubscribe (https://bit.ly/HotBreathSubscribe) Get more podcast content and merch on our website website:  https://hotbreathpodcast.com/ (https://hotbreathpodcast.com/) Learn more about Joel here:http://www.joelbyarscomedy.com/ (http://www.JoelByarsComedy.com/) Connect with other listeners in our facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/) IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE: https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/ GET $10 OFF WITH COUPON CODE: HOTBREATHPOD If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast Click Here to Subscribe via Spotify Link to Joel's Comedy Writing Book: https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/ Join the Joel Byars E-mail List: http://eepurl.com/bRcmHr Ali Siddiq's Website: https://www.alisiddiq.com/ Ali Siddiq's Behind These Bars Comedy Special: http://www.cc.com/episodes/3o0ox9/stand-up-specials-ali-siddiq--it-s-bigger-than-these-bars-season-1-ep-101 Ali's Social Media: https://twitter.com/Ali_Speaks https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/ https://www.facebook.com/ali.siddiq.92/