The Art of Bombing: A Guide to Stand-Up Comedy

About The Art of Bombing: A Guide to Stand-Up Comedy

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 supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

TapeDeck Media

Category

comedy · comedy · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 May 2019

Latest episode

22 May 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 295 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Between Bombs Ep 323 Callbacks - I Haven't Started Yet

   Host Dan Bublitz Jr. and guest Troy Walker discuss the impact of starting comedy sets earlier and handling hecklers in this interview episode.

2. 

   29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AoB 323 Troy Walker (Jimmy Kimmel Live) - Bigger Than A Bear

   Host Dan Bublitz Jr. interviews Jimmy Kimmel Live writer Troy Walker about his hilarious bombing stories and the life lessons learned from comedic failure.

3. 

   4 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Between Bombs Ep 322 Callbacks - Its 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 offstage. They dive into the uncomfortable reality every comic faces: winning over audiences who don’t instantly like you, and why real growth in comedy still comes from miles on the road and word-of-mouth connections. The conversation also takes an honest look at comedy competitions and how they can quietly undermine camaraderie in the scene. The episode wraps with a callback to their interview with Lisa Rimmert and a reminder that the best way to support the show is simple: spread the word. Our Sponsors Visit any of the following sponsors and use promo code "AOBPOD" at checkout to receive: 20% off an item at Liqure Gummies: https://liqure.com/ (https://liqure.com/) 15% off an item at Old Glory: https://oldglory.com/ (https://oldglory.com/) 20% off an item at Aspire Drinks: https://aspiredrinks.com/ (https://aspiredrinks.com/) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-podcast--5788059/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Art of Bombing: "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recover (https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recover) Website: http://artofbombingpod.com (http://artofbombingpod.com) Links: https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpod (https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpod) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support). Hosts: Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ (http://www.danbublitz.com/) Larry Smith: https://larrysmithcomedy.com/ (https://larrysmithcomedy.com/) (http://www.danbublitz.com/)

Who has been a guest on The Art of Bombing: A Guide to Stand-Up Comedy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Troy Walker
• Jim Tews
• Kimberly Koester
• Clay Foley
• Taylor Ruddle

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

56,512

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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