Pairing Comedy and Hollywood

About this episode

Jeff Howard and BJ Bales discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of persistence and connections.

Jeff Howard and BJ Bales bring the kind of conversation that feels part comedy set, part Hollywood war story, and part masterclass in creative survival. The two comedians and actors break down how they met through indie films in LA, what it actually takes to stay in the entertainment game, and why talent alone is never enough without proximity, persistence, and the right people around you. They also pull back the curtain on Big Smits Entertainment, their production company built out of necess...

People in this episode

Host: Jack Moran

Guests: Jeff Howard, BJ Bales

Topics covered

• comedy
• Hollywood
• entertainment industry
• creative survival
• indie films

Keywords

• comedy
• Hollywood
• entertainment
• indie films
• creative survival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Smits Entertainment

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