The Art of Bombing

In episode 212, Dan talks to Los Angeles-based comedian Erik Escobar (Last Comic Standing, I Can See Your Voice) about making the best out of bad situations and giving a TedTalk.

Show Notes

Episode 212: Making the best of it! In this episode, Dan is joined by Los Angeles-based comedian Erik Escobar (Last Comic Standing, I Can See Your Voice). Erik shares his experience with giving a TedTalk and has a story where a fight broke out during the show and someone pulled out a gun. Dan and Erik talk about making the best out of bad situations, their shared love of wrestling, friends in comedy, and credits that aren't the best representation. Plus more! Please rate and review.

Erik Escobar

Erik Escobar is a comedian who has performed all over the United States at clubs, colleges, and theatres independently, with the Almost Asian Comedy Tour, and opening for acts such as Rex Navarrete and Jerry Seinfeld. You can catch him on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Buzzfeed, VH1, and just released a TedTalk. Erik has also been featured on the popular podcast: The Viall Files and recently as Musical Bars on I Can See Your Voice on FOX! He holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Comedy Theory and Studies from Goddard College and resides in Los Angeles, CA.


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What is The Art of Bombing?

Have you ever wondered what goes through a comedian’s mind when they tell a joke that doesn’t work? Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or a hardcore comedy nerd, The Art of Bombing Podcast has something for everyone. From useful comedy insight to entertaining stories of bombing and failure told by the comedians that lived through them. Join comedian Dan Bublitz Jr as he sits down with comedians of all levels from across the country to discuss what can be learned from ugly shows on the road. The Art of Bombing Podcast takes an in-depth look at bombing on stages around the world to turn failure into success, perhaps, with a laugh or two along the way.