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Brandon & Friends

Brandon & Friends

By: brandon j newman
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Brandon & Friends is a weekly comedy series documenting my pursuit of becoming the greatest stand-up comedian in the world, moving from open mics to an HBO or Netflix special one set at a time.

Each episode brings you inside the journey with real clips from my actual stand-up sets. Good jokes, awkward silences, paid spots, unpaid spots, and all the moments that decide whether the dream becomes a reality or just a very entertaining ride.

Some weeks, I document the climb solo, comedian style. Other weeks, friends join me as we talk about things that make us laugh and break down wins and losses in their endless pursuit of being great.

The goal is simple: crowd-source success on this podcast until I end up with a stand-up special, or it’s back to LinkedIn to update my résumé.

New episodes weekly.

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Episodes
  • Breaking Down The Beginning: My First 5 Minutes of Stand-Up

    Breaking Down The Beginning: My First 5 Minutes of Stand-Up
    Mar 1 2026

    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.

    We 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 evolved after three years
    • And why I’m publicly committing to the climb

    This show is the documentation of becoming a professional stand-up comedian ... the wins, the awkward sets, the lessons, the ambition.

    Two solo episodes to start. Then we bring in the friends.

    Leave a review. Tell me what you want to hear. Tell me what jokes to try.

    I’ll see you on stage.
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    38 mins
  • Brandon & Friends - Trailer

    Brandon & Friends - Trailer
    Feb 15 2026

    One year after teasing this podcast, I’m finally pressing record. This is the beginning of documenting my pursuit of becoming the best stand-up comedian I can be, one set at a time.
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    7 mins
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