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 Scene01:30 The Melbourne Comedy Festival Experience04:06 Navigating Comedy Festivals07:22 Acquisition of The Laugh Button12:20 Working with Artists and Scouting Talent20:24 Blue Collar Comedy and Market Insights24:05 Identifying and Serving the Right Audience24:53 The Power of Podcasts in Comedy25:33 The State of Comedy Albums26:53 Digital Platforms and Comedy27:56 Building a Comedy Platform on YouTube30:31 Pay What You Want Model36:06 Success Stories and Upcoming Releases43:08 How to Work with 800 Pound Gorilla45:29 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsUnlock 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/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com 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.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.