I break down my very first 5-minute stand-up set and officially launch the podcast documenting my journey to becoming a professional comedian.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Brandon & Friends.

After 10+ years working in podcasting and digital media ... including stops at Fox Sports, Barstool Sports, NBC Sports, and DraftKings ... I’m finally documenting what matters most to me:

My journey in stand-up comedy.

In this episode, I revisit and break down my very first five-minute stand-up set from my McCurdy’s Comedy Theater graduation show in Sarasota, Florida.

I talk about:

• Why starting a podcast feels “nasty” when you work in podcasting
• The creative criticism that stuck with me for years
• Obsession and the cost of chasing comedy
• What makes a “good” five minutes
• How my material has ...