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Brandon & Friends is a weekly comedy series documenting my pursuit of becoming the greatest stand-up comedian in the world, moving from open mics to an HBO or Netflix special one set at a time.Each episode brings you inside the journey with real clips from my actual stand-up sets. Good jokes, awkward silences, paid spots, unpaid spots, and all the moments that decide whether the dream becomes a reality or just a very entertaining ride.Some weeks, I document the climb solo, comedian style. Other weeks, friends join me as we talk about things that make us laugh and break down wins and losses in their endless pursuit of being great.The goal is simple: crowd-source success on this podcast until I end up with a stand-up special, or it’s back to LinkedIn to update my résumé.New episodes weekly.Follow on Social:http
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- Apr 5, 202642 min
The Joke My Mom Hates, Kill Tony & Comedic Censorship (Breaking Down the Set That Cost Me Money)
After 35 days away… I’m back with the episode I almost didn’t release.This one centers around a joke my mom hates — a joke that actually works on stage… but might be crossing a line.In this episode, I break down:The controversial set that cost me real money in a stand-up competitionWhy some jokes hit hard… and still shouldn’t be told on every stageHow shows like Kill Tony are changing what comedians think is funnyThe balance between controversy and comedy as a newbieI also walk through my full 5-minute set that lost me $500 and a chance to open for a headliner — joke by joke — including what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d change now.Because the real question is: If a joke kills… but costs you opportunities… is it worth it saying?Shoutout to everyone who tapped into Episode 1 — we’re just getting started.Follow me for more: Instagram: @BrandonJNewmanFull video versions of episodes on YouTube.Welcome, Friends, to Brandon & Friends.Leave a review. Let me know what you want to hear. Tell me what jokes to try.I’ll see you on stage.
- Mar 1, 202637 min
Breaking Down The Beginning: My First 5 Minutes of Stand-Up
I break down my very first 5-minute stand-up set and officially launch the podcast documenting my journey to becoming a professional comedian.Welcome to Episode 1 of Brandon & Friends.After 10+ years working in podcasting and digital media ... including stops at Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, NBC Sports, and DraftKings ... I’m finally documenting what matters most to me:My journey in stand-up comedy.In this episode, I revisit and break down my very first five-minute stand-up set from my McCurdy’s Comedy Theater graduation show in Sarasota, Florida.I talk about:Why starting a podcast feels “nasty” when you work in podcastingThe creative criticism that stuck with me for yearsObsession and the cost of chasing comedyWhat makes a “good” five minutesHow my material has evolved after three yearsAnd why I’m publicly committing to the climbThis show is the documentation of becoming a professional stand-up comedian ... the wins, the awkward sets, the lessons, the ambition.Two solo episodes to start. Then come the friends.Leave a review. Tell me what you want to hear. Tell me what jokes to try.I’ll see you on stage.
- Feb 15, 20267 min
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One year after teasing this podcast, I’m finally pressing record. This is the beginning of documenting my pursuit of becoming the best stand-up comedian I can be, one set at a time.
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About Brandon & Friends
Brandon & Friends is a weekly comedy series documenting my pursuit of becoming the greatest stand-up comedian in the world, moving from open mics to an HBO or Netflix special one set at a time.Each episode brings you inside the journey with real clips from my actual stand-up sets. Good jokes, awkward silences, paid spots, unpaid spots, and all the moments that decide whether the dream becomes a reality or just a very entertaining ride.Some weeks, I document the climb solo, comedian style. Other weeks, friends join me as we talk about things that make us laugh and break down wins and losses in their endless pursuit of being great.The goal is simple: crowd-source success on this podcast until I end up with a stand-up special, or it’s back to LinkedIn to update my résumé.New episodes weekly.Follow on Social:http
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