About this episode
Johnny Mac speaks with Ian Adkins and Ryan Bitzer from 800 Pound Gorilla Media. They delve into various aspects of the comedy industry, including the process of scouting and promoting comedians, their strategies for content distribution, and the impact of digital platforms like YouTube. 00:48 Exploring the International Comedy Scene 01:30 The Melbourne Comedy Festival Experience 04:06 Navigating Comedy Festivals 07:22 Acquisition of The Laugh Button 12:20 Working with Artists and Scouting Talent 20:24 Blue Collar Comedy and Market Insights 24:05 Identifying and Serving the Right Audience 24:53 The Power of Podcasts in Comedy 25:33 The State of Comedy Albums 26:53 Digital Platforms and Comedy 27:56 Building a Comedy Platform on YouTube 30:31 Pay What You Want Model 36:06 Success Stories and Upcoming Releases 43:08 How to Work with 800 Pound Gorilla 45:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A Coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support . Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors! Raycon Earbuds Underdog Fantasy Promo Code DCN Blue Chew Promo Code DCN Talkspace promo code Space 80 For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.