Level up

your clean comedy!

Compete for $100, a Hot Breath! feature, and connect with a supportive community.

Not just another contest.

It's a chance to seriously level up your clean comedy game!

What is the Clean Comedy Contest?

You'll push your creative limits by writing fresh material, get valuable feedback from other comics and Joel, and potentially reach a whole new audience through the Hot Breath! platform.

Plus, you could win $100 and some serious bragging rights! It's all about growth, exposure, and honing those clean comedy chops.

  • Sharpen your skills and write a brand-new 60-second clean set every month!

  • $100 prize for the winner plus a featured interview on the Hot Breath! Podcast!

  • Join a private Facebook group with fellow competitors for feedback, encouragement, and connection.

  • Each month features a unique theme to spark your creativity.

  • Your set will be reviewed by Joel and his wife, and the top 3 will be showcased in a LIVE YouTube finale!

J. Beel

“Love he sense of community with people freely giving feedback. “

D. Quintero

“This contest does motivate me to write more. I also appreciate the feedback from Joel and the other comedians. “

C. Chapman

“I’ve done three or four. They’re a ton of fun and I have gotten so much out of each one. I’ve even used the material I created in live shows”

How It Works

1️⃣ Sign Up & Get the Theme

Pay the $25 entry fee and receive the secret monthly theme, contest details, and access to the private Facebook group.

2️⃣ Write Your Killer 60-Second Set

You've got two weeks to craft your brand-new clean material based on the theme.

3️⃣ Submit Your Set

When time's up, submit your video through a simple Google Form (link provided in the FB group)

4️⃣ Top 3 Showdown

Joel and his wife will review all submissions and select the top 3.

5️⃣ Live Finale!

The top 3 sets will be featured in a LIVE YouTube finale on the Hot Breath! channel, where viewers vote for the winner!

FAQs

  • Oh, the good stuff! The winner scores $100 cold, hard cash, plus a featured interview on the Hot Breath! Podcast – And, of course, the ultimate bragging rights. 😎

  • Just $25 gets you in the game (or $50 if you want feedback from Joel on your final set)

  • You get a 5 second wiggle room in both directions. Your set must fall between 55-65 seconds.

  • You bet! Get inspired and see what crushed it before! Check out this playlist of past Clean Comedy Contest champs: [YouTube Playlist link]

  • Absolutely! Please do! Spread that clean comedy love. Once you've submitted it here, post it everywhere! #CleanComedyContest

  • Easy peasy! Here’s the breakdown:

    1. Register - Pay the $25 fee

    2. Get the contest theme - You get an email with the secret theme, contest details, and the link to our private Facebook group – that's where the community magic happens

    3. Write Your Killer Set - You've got two weeks to craft a brand-new, killer 60-second(ish!) clean set based on the theme.

    4. Submit Your Masterpiece - Time's up! Submit your video or audio via the Google Form (link's in the FB group).

    5. Top 3 Showdown - My awesome wife and I will watch every submission and pick our top 3 favorites.

    6. Live Finale - We showcase the top 3 on a LIVE YouTube finale! The Hot Breath! viewers vote for the winner.

  • Don't be a stranger! Hit me up on Instagram or Facebook.

  • Nope! This contest is all about pushing you to write brand-new clean material. Fresh jokes only! Think of it as a killer comedy workout.

  • The following Sunday after submissions are due.

READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?

Limited spots available – don't miss out!