For Joel, stand up comedy is an outlet to examine the fine print of life and he will continue to provide authentic entertainment until deemed illegal.Growing up in a house of educators, Joel has combined his passion for educating and entertaining by hosting his award winning Hot Breath! Podcast, teaching a weekly comedy class and co-authoring “The Comic’s Playbook” with MIT alum Dr. Robert Joseph. All of Joel’s professional endeavors are designed to help people discover their creative potential.Joel’s inspirational story has been featured in publications ranging from Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Creative Loafing’s “Best of Atlanta,” VoyageATL, ATL Eats and being selected as “Morning Person of the Day” by international creative community Creative Mornings. Some of his accolades also include writing for Comedy Central’s Roast Battle at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and being crowned the National Champion of Search For The One Comedy Competition in Washington D.C.This success has only driven Joel to keep challenging the limits of himself and comedy to empower others.

NPR describes Hot Breath! as "discovering the desire to be a comedian, their craft and their unifying bond found within the world of stand up comedy." Hot Breath! has also been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and voted "Best of Atlanta" by Creative Loafing. What started as a platform to highlight Atlanta comedians on Last Comic Standing has since evolved into a weekly journey of learning from comedy's most accredited performers, managers, bookers and more. Tune-in every Monday to hear well researched and insightful interviews with inspiring people from around the world.

The American Psychological Association has conclusively cited the connection between laughing and learning. My almost 10 year experience hosting stand up comedy has transitioned into hosting holiday parties, team building workshops, and other corporate events. Company functions can be routine, but adding my comedy stylings really makes the entire event more memorable! Companies worked with include: Coca-ColaExecufitt, LLCMoxie USANCR Corp.Amaresco Co.Merchant e-Solutions Inc.Decatur Arts AllianceNorth Gwinnett Arts AllianceBetter Homes GA PropertiesLymphoma Research FoundationAmerican Cancer Society

Comedy is a lot of work, but Finding Your Funny has never been easier. This is a playbook of exercises and charts designed from over 20 years of research in the classroom and on the stage. Inside you will learn how to find, write, refine, and perform your funny with the help of comprehensive examples and live performances that can also be viewed live at ComicsPlaybook.com. Everyone has a funny, and this book is the key to unlocking yours.

Level 1: Intro to Stand-Up -Pinpoint your unique sense of humor -Develop original material -Improve public speaking skills -Build a 5-minute set -Analyze professional comedy routines -Boost your self-confidence -Discover your comedic voice -Network the comedy hierarchyLevel 2: Advanced Comedy -Disarm hecklers -Produce and book your own show -Host a show with ease -Utilize body language to boost performance -Review and grade your performances -Strengthen material with the power of timing -Harness the power of crowd work -Understand and construct a comedy contract for bookers